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BMO finds dating too pricey for many single Canadians
Posted 13 February 2025

BMO finds dating too pricey for many single Canadians

Even Cupid is struggling with high prices. According to a BMO Valentine’s Day report, 56% of Canadians say the rising cost of living is affecting dating. Many surveyed said they’re going on fewer dates and/or planning less-expensive activities. Forty-two per cent of single Canucks admitted to...

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Near miss leads to impaired driving charges
Posted 13 February 2025

Near miss leads to impaired driving charges

The Dryden OPP have laid charges after a near miss. The incident took place around 4 pm on Tuesday, when police observed what they called a dangerous maneuver. Officers had to take evasive action to avoid a collision. A short time later, the OPP located the suspect vehicle and driver. The...

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BMO says cost of living affects dating for Canadian singles
Posted 13 February 2025

BMO says cost of living affects dating for Canadian singles

Even Cupid is struggling with high prices. According to a BMO Valentine’s Day report, 56% of Canadians say the rising cost of living is affecting dating. Many surveyed said they’re going on fewer dates and/or planning less-expensive activities. Forty-two per cent of single Canucks admitted to...

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Closures and cancellations – Feb. 13, 2025
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Posted 13 February 2025

Closures and cancellations – Feb. 13, 2025

SCHOOLS All public schools in New Brunswick are closed, including in the Anglophone East and Francophone South school districts. All Oulton College campuses are closed.

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Morning bus cancellations in Sioux Lookout, Red Lake, Ear Falls
Posted 13 February 2025

Morning bus cancellations in Sioux Lookout, Red Lake, Ear Falls

Due to extreme cold temperatures, all school buses in Sioux Lookout, Red Lake, and Ear Falls will be cancelled Thursday morning. Environment Canada has issued extreme cold warnings for these regions, with temperatures dropping to dangerous levels. Buses are expected to resume operations this...

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Some schools closed as tricky storm bringing a little of everything
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Posted 13 February 2025

Some schools closed as tricky storm bringing a little of everything

We’re in for a messy mix of weather across the province and it’s forcing some schools to cancel classes or send students home early. Freezing rain warnings are in place for Halifax, most of the Truro area and all of western Nova Scotia. Students under the South Shore, Halifax and...

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Storm Alert: Significant snowfall, school closures across N.B.
Posted 13 February 2025

Storm Alert: Significant snowfall, school closures across N.B.

Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings and special weather statements across New Brunswick, with significant snow expected to begin Thursday morning. Areas along the Bay of Fundy will see around 10 centimetres while the Moncton region could get 10 to 15 centimetres. To the north, up to...

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Fort Frances council supports sovereignty resolution
Posted 12 February 2025

Fort Frances council supports sovereignty resolution

Fort Frances town council is showing its Canadian pride. Council is backing a resolution that rejects any consideration of Canada becoming part of the United States. It originated from the Town of Halton Hills and distributed to cities and towns across the province. Mayor Andrew Hallikas says it...

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All 13 premiers visit Washington to tackle tariff threat
Posted 12 February 2025

All 13 premiers visit Washington to tackle tariff threat

All of the country’s premiers are visiting Washington. The goal was to talk to U.S. officials about the impact of tariffs on Canadian exports. New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says it’s been a very positive and productive trip so far. “So far, we’ve had excellent conversations with congressmen...

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Halifax police officer charged for harassing a woman he knew
Posted 12 February 2025

Halifax police officer charged for harassing a woman he knew

A Halifax police officer is facing charges for harassing a woman he knew. It allegedly happened between September and October of 2023, according to a news release from the Serious Incident Response Team. SiRT got the tip on May 8th of last year. Detective Constable Robert Baird was charged today...

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