by CJ GoaterThe construction of a new cardiovascular surgery program is underway at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. The hospital’s main entrance doors are closed and will remain closed until Sunday to accommodate the work. During the closure, patients accessing the Cancer Centre can do so...
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Plans are taking shape for the 29th Celtic Colours International Festival in Cape Breton this fall. It will open October 10th at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre and close October 18th at Centre 200 in Sydney. Venues have been announced with 50 concerts slated for 36 communities. The annual...
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by Tara ClowOne person was hurt in a crash involving a dirt bike and a car in Riverview. Codiac RCMP Inspector Jonathan White says the collision happened on Coverdale Road on March 14. “Through the investigation, it was learned that the individual operating the bike had run a red light and t-boned a car.”...
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by NewsThere is a heavy police presence in downtown Halifax, Wednesday morning. Police say officers are on scene at Grand Parade due to reports of a suspicious package. The call came in around 9:50 a.m. Argyle and Barrington Street are closed between Duke and Prince Streets while police investigate....
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by Alex AllanThe Strait Regional Centre for Education held the Strait to Excellence Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, recognizing 20 staff members for their outstanding dedication to students and their contributions to schools and communities in the Strait Region. The awards celebrate employees who excel in...
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by Brad PerryOur province’s response to the trade war with the United States appears to be resonating with New Brunswickers. Premier Susan Holt has seen her approval rating climb to 60 per cent, according to an Angus Reid survey. That is up from 54 per cent just three months ago and is the third-highest...
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by Brad PerryOur province’s response to the trade war with the United States appears to be resonating with Nova Scotians. Premier Tim Houston has seen his approval rating climb to 59 per cent, according to an Angus Reid survey. That is up from 55 per cent just three months ago and is his highest approval...
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by Brad PerryPort Saint John has welcomed the largest container ship in its history. The Santa Rosa, operated by Hamburg Süd, officially docked Monday night. It marks another milestone for the port as it continues its growth trajectory. The port recently welcomed two more container cranes, bringing the total...
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by Tara ClowIt was a busy and somewhat unusual Tuesday afternoon for the Moncton Fire Department with not one, but two manhole calls. The first was reported at around 1 pm. Platoon Chief Brian McDonald says reports came in of manhole explosions and smoke at Church and Main Streets. “When we arrived on the...
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by Tim DavidsonDryden city council is generally supportive of a Buy Canada approach to its purchasing policy. A resolution is being brought forward to favour Canadian made products or businesses, or at least not American companies. CAO Roger Nesbitt thinks it’s important to support local businesses. “I think...
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