by CJ GoaterThe 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts is set to be hosted in Thunder Bay. The Canadian women’s curling championship will draw fans and players from across the country. When it comes to Tourism the event will have a major impact. “Well, you know the event of this caliber, the Scotties, being the...
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by NewsA man died in police custody in Digby. RCMP say he was arrested outside a business on Warwick Street on Monday afternoon for public intoxication. He was taken to the Digby RCMP detachment where he spent the night in a holding cell. This (Tuesday) morning around 7, the man went into medical...
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by Evan TaylorThe federal government is investing over $4.5 million to expand tourism in Cape Breton, supporting eight projects aimed at improving visitor experiences and attracting more year-round travel. “People come to Cape Breton from around the world for its incredible hospitality, great music, and...
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by Brad PerrySaint John fire crews are battling a structure fire on the city’s east side. Firefighters responded to 637 Rothesay Avenue early Tuesday afternoon. The road is currently closed between Holland Street and Broadway Avenue, according to police. More to come.
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Canada’s captain for the 4-Nations Face-Off just added another honour. The QMJHL is re-naming their Rookie of the Year trophy after Sidney Crosby. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain and Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia native won the award in 2004 when he played for the Rimouski Oceanic. The three-time...
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by CJ GoaterA music teacher in Thunder Bay has been nominated for a Juno Award. It was announced on Tuesday that Greg Chomut is a nominee for MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award. “It’s absolutely amazing, as a music teacher and a musician, you know I’ve dreamed of these things my whole life, and to be...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay’s city council has unanimously approved and ratified the 2025 operating budget. It’s coming with a municipal tax levy increase of 3.77 per cent under the 3.8 per cent target. “This budget strikes a balance between maintaining the services residents rely on today and planning for the...
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by CJ GoaterSeven initiatives in the region are receiving a boost from FedNor. The Inidgenous-led economic development projects are receiving a total of $2,665,565. “Supporting Indigenous-led initiatives isn’t just about economic reconciliation, it’s about recognizing that Northern Ontario thrives when...
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by Alex AllanA 22-year-old woman has died following a single-vehicle crash in central New Brunswick. RCMP responded to the incident on Highway 8 in Boiestown on Monday at 5:15 p.m. Police believe the vehicle lost control and rolled several times. Mounties say the woman, who is from Doaktown was the only one...
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by Brad PerryAn application by Irving Pulp & Paper to build a 500-space parking lot in part of Saint John’s Wolastoq Park should be denied, according to city staff. The rezoning application and municipal plan amendment came before city council for a public hearing on Monday night. Company officials said...
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