by Randy ThomsPremier Doug Ford is no longer the least-popular provincial leader in Canada. Angus-Reid, in its latest opinion poll, has the Ontario Premier’s approval rating at 48% – a 14% increase since December’s survey. Many respondents support Ford’s response to the U.S. trade threats. “The three-term...
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by CJ GoaterTwo major drug tracking investigations in Thunder Bay have led to the seizure of over $1 million in illegal drugs, along with seven guns, and three vehicles. Project Decoy and Project Incognito were started by city police’s Intelligence Unit in the fall of 2024. The projects were made possible...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Kenora OPP say they’ve seen a steady increase in the number of fraud complaints. There’s been a 40 percent increase in the last two years. Inspector Jim Neild says a number of the fraud complaints are from phone calls. “I think that it’s important that everyone knows those are going around,”...
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by Randy ThomsFort Frances council is reserving judgment on a request to remove American flags from municipal-owned facilities. A petition, which also calls for the flags to be replaced by that of Ukraine, was presented in response to U.S. President Trump’s comments on trade, Canadian sovereignty and his...
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by Tim DavidsonLake of the Woods District Hospital says it’s still a “mask friendly” place, even though the need for one entering the building has been lifted. A mask mandate was put in place back in February because of the number of people with respiratory illnesses this past winter. The hospital says as of...
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by Jacob MooreMark Carney started the second day of his election campaign in Halifax at the Irving Shipyard, where he promised to increase military spending if he becomes prime minister. The Liberal leader also focused on some local issues, saying his government would fight for fishers and their livelihood,...
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by Randy ThomsConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is proposing to eliminate the federal sales tax from the purchase of new homes costing up to $1.3 million. He says it will save homebuyers up to $65,000 on a home’s purchase and $3,000 in annual mortgage payments. He sees the move as helping with the...
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Premier Tim Houston is happy with the current legislative session. Over the last 20 days, the government has introduced several Bills, including lifting a ban on fracking and uranium exploration. Houston says it’s been an important session. “We have to grow our economy, so the steps we’re taking...
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by Brad PerryThe Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station came back online Monday, according to NB Power. It was taken offline on March 17 due to what the utility described as an issue with a cooling fan. “With the station offline, a full diagnostics and assessment were conducted, and the necessary repairs...
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by CJ GoaterPolice in Thunder Bay are looking for some assistance in locating a stolen all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Officers received a report on March 8 that the ATV was stolen after being dropped off for service at a business on Tungsten Street. An investigation determined that a pickup truck that was...
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