by CJ GoaterA 22-year-old is facing more than a dozen charges following a police response to a weapons incident in Thunder Bay. Officers were sent to the Amelia Street West area on Friday morning after receiving reports that someone had been seen with a possible firearm. Officers located a man matching the...
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by Tara ClowThe Moncton Wildcats have secured their spot as the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League regular season champions. Moncton’s Quebec road trip combined with Rimouski losing a game on Sunday night finalized their spot atop the league standings. The Wildcats are on a 10-game winning streak and...
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by Alex AllanTariff uncertainty has created anxiety for businesses in Saint John, a region heavily reliant on exports to the United States. Shannon Merrifield, CEO of the Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce, says the back-and-forth decisions from the U.S. administration have left businesses unable to plan...
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by Randy ThomsA Buy Canada resolution will be on the table at tonight’s Fort Frances council meeting. The resolution is from the town of Parry Sound It asks municipalities to endorse provincial and federal calls to action to buy Canadian in light of the trade war with the U.S. It also seeks measures that...
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by Randy ThomsNorthwestern Ontario will have a voice within the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association’s board of directors. Lisa Lacaria was elected First Vice-President at OECTA’s annual general meeting in Toronto. She has been a local unit president for the past sixteen years, representing teachers...
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by Randy ThomsProvincial police were forced to deploy a spike belt to stop a vehicle that failed to stop at Canada customs in Rainy River. The incident happened early Sunday morning. Officers spotted the vehicle travelling on Highway 11 but were unable to stop it, requiring the need for the spike belt. After...
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by Randy ThomsOntario is now applying a 25% surcharge on electricity it delivers to Minnesota, New York, and Michigan. It is the province’s response to the trade tariffs that have been threatened by the Trump Administration. Premier Doug Ford says it is time to put an end to the chaos the tariffs pose. “Until...
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by CJ GoaterKenora is ready to launch a new backyard composting program. Residents will be able to purchase a backyard composter at a subsidized price of $10 plus tax. There are a total of 100 units available and there is a limit of one unit per household. They are being sold on a first come first serve...
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by Randy ThomsProvincial Police hope to entice someone with information regarding the disappearance of Melanie Lapish. A $50,000 reward is being offered. The 35-year-old was last seen in Fort Frances on February 26, 2024. She was reported missing to OPP on March 9, 2024. “We hope this reward encourages anyone...
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by CJ GoaterOntario has three new Senators. Katherine Hay, Farah Mohamed, and Sandra Pupatello have been selected for the roles by Governor General Mary Simon. “Congratulations to Ms. Arnold, Mr. Ince, Ms. Hay, Ms. Mohamed, and Ms. Pupatello on their appointment as Parliament’s newest independent senators,”...
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