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Pictou County family going for 3rd win on Family Feud
Posted 4 February 2025

Pictou County family going for 3rd win on Family Feud

A Nova Scotia family will be back at it again tonight, on a popular game show. The Baillie’s from Trenton, Pictou County will be on Family Feud Canada, for a third time. They won their second round Monday night and $10,000 last week in the Fast Money round. Catch them on CBC or CBC Gem.

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First applicants selected in Argyle Aquaculture Development Area
Posted 4 February 2025

First applicants selected in Argyle Aquaculture Development Area

The process is moving to bring more aquaculture to Argyle. Six pre-assessed sites in the Aquaculture Development Area received applications. The Municipality of Argyle says five were selected, all local entrepreneurs. The companies have 90 days to give the province a detailed application. Once...

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Home and Leisure Show bookings now available
Posted 4 February 2025

Home and Leisure Show bookings now available

It’s still winter but the Kenora and District Chamber of Commerce is thinking spring thoughts. Alex Evans is the chamber manager and says they have confirmed the date for this year’s Home and Leisure Show. “The Home and Leisure Show is booked for May 2nd to 4th…that will be the Friday, Saturday...

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Lily Lake in Saint John opens for public skating
Posted 4 February 2025

Lily Lake in Saint John opens for public skating

Time to lace up your skates — Lily Lake in Saint John’s Rockwood Park is now open for public skating. City officials said the recent cold snap we had allowed crews to plow snow and flood the ice surface. “The ice is now thick enough to ensure safe skating and ice maintenance,” said a news...

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Over 100 apartment units proposed near NSCC in Yarmouth
Posted 4 February 2025

Over 100 apartment units proposed near NSCC in Yarmouth

Another housing development could be coming to Yarmouth. This one is on Pleasant Street, across from NSCC Burridge Campus. Mayor Pam Mood says a developer is proposing three or four 35-unit apartment buildings. “I think this is huge for NSCC. We are still looking for student housing. This would...

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Northwestern Ontario MP calls tariff threats ‘bully behavior’
Posted 4 February 2025

Northwestern Ontario MP calls tariff threats ‘bully behavior’

Northwestern Ontario residents do not need to worry about how new tariffs will impact them at least for now. President Donald Trump has delayed potential tariffs for “at least” 30 days following a Monday afternoon call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. A northwestern Ontario MP says the tariff...

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N.B. won’t sign new contracts with U.S. companies for 30 days
Posted 4 February 2025

N.B. won’t sign new contracts with U.S. companies for 30 days

The New Brunswick government will not be signing new contracts with U.S. companies over the next 30 days That is despite the United States agreeing to a 30-day pause on planned tariffs against Canadian imports. “The tariffs were a wake-up call for all of us about the importance of building up...

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New Year’s Family Fun Fest bigger and better in 2024
Posted 4 February 2025

New Year’s Family Fun Fest bigger and better in 2024

The New Year’s Family Fun Fest was just one of the positive outcomes after the 2023 World Junior Hockey Championships were held in Moncton. The third annual Family Fun Fest was held on December 31, 2024. Organizers provided an update to Moncton City Council during Monday night’s meeting....

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Mastromatteo retires from swimming
Posted 4 February 2025

Mastromatteo retires from swimming

The most successful swimmer to ever come out of Kenora is retiring. Gabe Mastromatteo made the announcement on his Instagram account. “I am done racing for now. The past few years I have dealt with compounding health issues. I have decided to take a step back from the sport to heal and get back...

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Boil water advisory issued for the Norman area
Posted 4 February 2025

Boil water advisory issued for the Norman area

A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for parts of Norman. The areas affected are: Minnesota Street, address numbers 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22, 26, 30, 40 Pearson Street, address numbers 8, 16, 20, 28, 34, 42; and 931 Lakeview Drive The city says due to repairs...

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