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59-year-old man dead after ATV crash in Alderwood
Posted 9 February 2025

59-year-old man dead after ATV crash in Alderwood

A 59-year-old man is dead after an single ATV crash on Saturday. Shortly after 2 a.m., Tracadie RCMP responded to a report of an ATV on FX Brideau Road in Alderwood. The driver was the only one on the vehicle at the time. The man, who was from Tilley Road, died of his injuries at the scene. The...

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Playoffs further out of reach after pair of Mariner losses
Posted 9 February 2025

Playoffs further out of reach after pair of Mariner losses

A rough weekend for the Yarmouth Mariners. The team suffered a pair of 10-3 losses to West Kent on Friday and Truro on Saturday, both at home. Goaltender Keegan Warren was pulled in Friday’s game against the Steamers after allowing four goals in the first period, Carter Arnold played the rest of...

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Foreign Affairs Ministers says Canada must bolster security and diversify trading partners
Posted 8 February 2025

Foreign Affairs Ministers says Canada must bolster security and diversify trading partners

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly spoke about Canada’s trade strategy, economic uncertainty, and foreign policy during a visit to Halifax on Friday. She reiterated Canada’s commitment to a two-state solution, discussed reducing reliance on U.S. trade, and highlighted plans to strengthen...

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Boil water advisory in St. Stephen
Posted 8 February 2025

Boil water advisory in St. Stephen

A boil water advisory has been issued for all municipal water users in St. Stephen. Officials said turbidity, or discoloured water, caused by ongoing repairs to the pumping system means the water may be unsafe to drink and could cause serious illness. All water destined for consumption should be...

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Lots of nominations for Kenora Business Awards
Posted 7 February 2025

Lots of nominations for Kenora Business Awards

More than 70 businesses and individuals have been nominated in 12 categories for the Kenora and District Chamber of Commerce’s Business Awards. Alex Evans is the Chamber Manager and says they had good response this year. “Just under 120 nominations for this year,” says Evans. “Last year, just...

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Border security raised in election campaign
Posted 7 February 2025

Border security raised in election campaign

PC leader Doug Ford is taking aim at the federal government in the provincial election campaign. While responding to reporter questions about not attending an economic summit on Canada-U.S. relations hosted by Prime Minister Trudeau. Ford says there has been a lot of talk on the issue and that...

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Boil water advisory in Norman lifted
Posted 7 February 2025

Boil water advisory in Norman lifted

The boil water advisory put in place earlier this week in the Norman area has been lifted. The advisory was put into place Monday evening due to a water main break. The boil water advisory affected these addresses: Minnesota Street, address numbers 40, 30, 26, 22, 21, 19, 17, 15, 14, 13, 9, 8,...

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Polls point to another PC majority
Posted 7 February 2025

Polls point to another PC majority

A new poll says a majority of voters not sold on the timing or motivation for the provincial election. Angus Reid finds almost 80% of voters that responded, feel the election is serving PC leader Doug Ford’s interests rather than the interests of the entire province. This same sentiment is felt...

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Thunder Bay: ‘You’re not alone’ privacy lawyer weighs in on intimate images case
Posted 7 February 2025

Thunder Bay: ‘You’re not alone’ privacy lawyer weighs in on intimate images case

A cybersecurity and privacy lawyer with a Canadian-based law firm says anyone can become a victim when it comes to sharing intimate photos without permission (NCDII). Claire Feltrin is a lawyer with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP and her comments come as an extensive cyber crime investigation in...

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Thunder Bay City Council implementing new security measures
Posted 7 February 2025

Thunder Bay City Council implementing new security measures

A new security measure for residents interested in attending Thunder Bay City Council meetings in person. Moving forward there will be mandatory bag checks for everyone attending. “This is a proactive step to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone attending Council meetings,”...

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