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January weather near normal in Kenora
Posted 4 February 2025

January weather near normal in Kenora

A bit colder than normal last month in the Kenora area. Statistics compiled by Environment Canada shows the average daily mean temperature was -16.7 degrees. That about a degree colder than usual, which is -15.8. In terms of snowfall, there was a little bit less than normal. We had 27...

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Restaurant, gas station, coffee house, proposed for Queensway Drive
Posted 4 February 2025

Restaurant, gas station, coffee house, proposed for Queensway Drive

A public hearing is planned in March for another proposed commercial development for Moncton. Fen’s Market Inc. has a planned development at Queensway Drive and Mapleton Road. It will feature an eight-pump gas station, 10 electric vehicle charging stations, Denny’s restaurant, a convenience...

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Two arrested for drug trafficking in Digby County
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Posted 4 February 2025

Two arrested for drug trafficking in Digby County

Two people from Digby County have been charged with drug trafficking. RCMP from Meteghan, Digby and Yarmouth helped with a search warrant in Ashmore last week. Officers seized cocaine, meth, illegal cigarettes, two handguns and several pellet weapons. A 36-year-old man and 27-year-old woman,...

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Federation of Municipalities urges coordination with N.S. amid tariff concerns
Posted 4 February 2025

Federation of Municipalities urges coordination with N.S. amid tariff concerns

The Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) is encouraged by the 30-day delay in tariffs, but are still concerned, as the threat remains. The federation who represents 49 municipalities with over 370 municipally elected officials, says they stand with the province as they work to protect...

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$25,000 in drugs, $5,000 cash seized in north side drug bust
Posted 4 February 2025

$25,000 in drugs, $5,000 cash seized in north side drug bust

Two people are facing multiple charges following a drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay. A home on Picton Avenue was searched on Wednesday as part of the investigation. Two suspects were found inside and they were arrested. Police also found suspected cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl,...

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N.S. considering intimate partner violence education in schools, says minister
Posted 4 February 2025

N.S. considering intimate partner violence education in schools, says minister

The province is planning to bring intimate partner violence education into the school curriculum. Seven people in Nova Scotia have been murdered as a result of intimate partner violence since October. Education Minister Brendan Maguire says his department has a responsibility on this issue. “We...

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Creativity takes flight at Saint John Airport with new art exhibit
Posted 4 February 2025

Creativity takes flight at Saint John Airport with new art exhibit

Travellers passing through Saint John Airport (YSJ) this winter are in for a treat. L’Arche Saint John’s Creative Connections program has unveiled a new art exhibit, YSJ: Home, which showcases a collection of works by 16 artists with intellectual disabilities, exploring themes of home,...

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Gateway aims to keep low prices despite expansion and tariff threat
Posted 4 February 2025

Gateway aims to keep low prices despite expansion and tariff threat

A beloved locally owned business smack dab in the middle of Westphal wants its customers to know, they will continue to focus on lower costs, even with the threat of tariffs as well as a major expansion just a few months away. Social Media Manager, Tamara MacKay tells our newsroom, the...

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Call for N.S. Medal of Bravery nominations
Posted 4 February 2025

Call for N.S. Medal of Bravery nominations

You can now nominate a Nova Scotian for the province’s highest recognition for bravery. First introduced in 2008, the Medal of Bravery recognizes those who performed heroic deeds beyond what is expected of them. Fifty-five Nova Scotians have been awarded so far. Brave acts that occurred on or...

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Crash closes Route 1 eastbound near Bartletts Mills
Posted 4 February 2025

Crash closes Route 1 eastbound near Bartletts Mills

Drivers heading from the St. Stephen area toward Saint John will need to find another route. A crash has closed the eastbound lanes of Route 1 just past Exit 25 to Saint Andrews and Lawrence Station. Callers to our station said there are multiple vehicles involved in the collision. Traffic...

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