by Randy ThomsAn outbreak of measles in southern Ontario has led to advisories in the north. Public Health Ontario says there have been more than 350 cases reported this year, with 170 still active in several communities. Nearly all those affected were not immunized against the highly contagious airborne...
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by CJ GoaterThe Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) has issued a flood watch for the Lakehead Region. This includes Thunder Bay, Neebing, Oliver Paipoonge, Shuniah, O’Connor, Conmee, Gillies and Dorion. Rainfall and above-freezing temperatures are expected over the weekend. According to the LRCA,...
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by CJ GoaterThe India-Canada Cultural Association of Thunder Bay (ICCA Thunder Bay) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a milestone event. The organization’s goal is to foster cross-cultural understanding and to preserve Indian heritage. They organize festivals, fundraisers, and host education...
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by Evan TaylorThe provincial government is funding energy efficiency projects in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, aiming to reduce emissions from boats, buildings, and seafood processing facilities. Fourteen companies and organizations are receiving financial support through the Fisheries and...
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by Brad PerryLiberal leader Mark Carney has officially been sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon presided over a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday morning. Carney won the Liberal leadership race just five days ago with nearly 86 per cent of the vote. Also being sworn in...
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A Canadian was surprised to go viral on the ‘Jimmy Kimmel Show.’ Keltie Bain of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia posted a TikTok video of empty shelves in a liquor store after American products were removed. Nova Scotia’s Premier Tim Houston announced the removal of U.S. alcohol as part of a counter to...
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by NewsOperations at Ganong Bros in St. Stephen were temporarily disrupted in recent weeks in what the company described as an “IT security incident.” Claire Ryan, director of public relations, said the attack was discovered on Feb. 22, 2025. “Upon discovering the incident, we immediately undertook...
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A Nova Scotian mayor says her trip to Washington, D.C. was positive. Yarmouth Mayor Pam Mood was part of a delegation from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities attending a conference with nearly 3,000 American officials. She says one of the biggest things she heard was how sorry they are...
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by Jacob MooreA woman accused of stabbing a young boy in Halifax will go through a psychiatric assessment. Elliott Chorny, 19, allegedly stabbed a six-year-old boy several times near a bus terminal on February 23rd. According to multiple reports, the assessment will evaluate whether she can be held criminally...
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by NewsDrink tampering suspected in Antigonish. RCMP say there have been two cases this month where people believe an unknown substance was put in their drink without their knowledge. Details are few but investigators are following up. If you have any information you are asked to call police at...
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