by Randy ThomsThe 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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by Brad PerryThe 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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by Tim DavidsonWork 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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by Randy ThomsLake 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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by Jacob MooreThe 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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by Alex AllanThe 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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by Tara ClowThe 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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by CJ GoaterThe 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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by Brad PerryIrving 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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by Brad PerryThe 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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