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PCs release platform days before Feb. 27 vote
Posted 24 February 2025

PCs release platform days before Feb. 27 vote

The Progressive Conservatives released their full election platform just days before the election. It identifies more than $40 million in promises. Leader Doug Ford says it is aimed at protecting the province from the pending U.S. trade tariffs. “Ontario will improve the care and services you...

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Tariffs against Canada ‘on time, on schedule’: Trump
Posted 24 February 2025

Tariffs against Canada ‘on time, on schedule’: Trump

The U.S. president says tariffs on goods coming from Canada will be going ahead “on time, on schedule” next week. Donald Trump made the comments to repoters during a news conference at the Oval Office on Monday afternoon. “We’re on time with the tariffs, and it seems like that’s moving along...

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Rehabilitation of parts of Lakeview Drive delayed until 2026
Posted 24 February 2025

Rehabilitation of parts of Lakeview Drive delayed until 2026

Work to repave portions of Lakeview Drive won’t take place now until 2026. Director of Engineering and Infrastructure Greg Breen says they got and almost $6 million grant from the province to support the work, but they won’t be ready to start this year. “With the success of the application, the...

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Funding provided for Lake of the Woods research
Posted 24 February 2025

Funding provided for Lake of the Woods research

Lake of the Woods is the subject of more research. Grand Council Treaty 3, the Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation, the Metis Nation of Ontario and Trent University on working separate initiatives. They are looking at issues impacting the lake’s water quality, such as algae blooms,...

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Premier withdraws changes to auditor general’s job
Posted 24 February 2025

Premier withdraws changes to auditor general’s job

The Premier has thrown out proposed changes to the auditor general’s job. A recent bill would have given the province the authority to fire the auditor general without a significant reason. It would also have given the government power to keep those reports private. In a social media post, Tim...

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YMCA reveals 2025 Red Triangle Award recipients
Posted 24 February 2025

YMCA reveals 2025 Red Triangle Award recipients

The YMCA of Greater Saint John is recognizing two leaders for their contributions to the community. Janet Thompson-Price is the recipient of the 35th Annual Red Triangle Award, and Cameron Keyes will receive the Leader to Watch Award. Thompson-Price is an immigration lawyer at Atlantic Fusion...

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Another plea for change from the NBTA
Posted 24 February 2025

Another plea for change from the NBTA

The New Brunswick Teachers Association is once again reiterating a need for government action on the growing education crisis. President Peter Lagacy says teacher shortages and classroom challenges are escalating and there is a need for investments in teacher retention, classroom complexity...

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FedNor investing in expanding Northern Ontario Mining Showcase opportunities
Posted 24 February 2025

FedNor investing in expanding Northern Ontario Mining Showcase opportunities

The 11th annual Northern Ontario Mining Showcase is making multiple stops this year. A $1,324,500 investment from FedNor is being used to bring the showcase to the 2025 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) International Convention in Toronto, as well as the 2025 Canadian...

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Irving Paper lays off 140 workers at Saint John mill
Posted 24 February 2025

Irving Paper lays off 140 workers at Saint John mill

Irving Paper is laying off 140 employees as the company shuts down 50 per cent of operations at its Saint John mill. The company blames the province’s uncompetitive industrial electricity as the reason for the permanent shutdown, announced on Monday. Mark Mosher, the vice-president of Irving...

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New CT scanner up and running in St. Stephen
Posted 24 February 2025

New CT scanner up and running in St. Stephen

The new CT scanner at the Charlotte County Hospital in St. Stephen is officially up and running. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the state-of-the-art equipment was held at the hospital on Monday. Steve Backman, president of the Charlotte County Hospital Foundation, said it is a big day for the...

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