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‘Time to turn the page on Doug Ford’ – Stiles
Posted 29 January 2025

‘Time to turn the page on Doug Ford’ – Stiles

Ontario’s NDP leader says the provincial election is an opportunity for voters to make a leadership change. Marit Stiles addressed supporters, candidates and caucus members in Toronto to kick off her party’s campaign. She says after seven years with Doug Ford as Premier, it is time for Ontarians...

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Ford touts experience to deal with U.S. trade tariffs
Posted 29 January 2025

Ford touts experience to deal with U.S. trade tariffs

PC leader Doug Ford kicked off the provincial election in Windsor on Wednesday. Using the Ambassador Bridge to Detroit, Michigan, as a backdrop, Ford reiterated the need for a stronger mandate in the fight against U.S. trade tariffs set to come into play this weekend. “We need a strong...

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More snowfall expected overnight for most of N.S.
Posted 29 January 2025

More snowfall expected overnight for most of N.S.

Snow will continue across Nova Scotia overnight into Thursday, bringing more accumulation and cold temperatures. Most of the province saw at least five centimetres on Wednesday, with another five to ten expected overnight. Eastern areas could see up to 15 centimetres. The system bringing...

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NOHFC doles out $2.5 million to 7 local projects
Posted 29 January 2025

NOHFC doles out $2.5 million to 7 local projects

A flurry of provincial funding announcements before the writ was dropped for the election. In the Kenora area, $2.5 million has been promised to seven organizations along with 15 internships. $500,000 will be going to the Kenora Chiefs Advisory to renovate one of the existing buildings at the...

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Lunenburg Council meeting cancelled due to snow
Posted 29 January 2025

Lunenburg Council meeting cancelled due to snow

Lunenburg is seeing closures and cancellations due to today’s snowfall. As of 1 p.m., Town Hall and all recreation facilities were closed, and all recreational programming for Wednesday night has been cancelled. The Committee of the Whole meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m., is also cancelled....

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New Yarmouth MLA excited for first legislative session
Posted 29 January 2025

New Yarmouth MLA excited for first legislative session

Yarmouth’s MLA is preparing for his first legislative session. Nick Hilton was elected for the Progressive Conservatives over former Liberal leader Zach Churchill, who held the seat for 14 years. Hilton says he’s looking forward to getting started. “Excited to support the Yarmouth community at...

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Weapons complaint closes QEII emergency department
Posted 29 January 2025

Weapons complaint closes QEII emergency department

The QEII’s emergency department in Halifax is closed after a weapons complaint. It remains open to those with life-threatening emergencies. Halifax Regional Police say they got a call around 1 p.m. Wednesday. They say one person is in custody and there’s currently no threat to public safety. The...

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Nova Scotia gets ‘A-‘ grade in red tape reduction; CFIB
Posted 29 January 2025

Nova Scotia gets ‘A-‘ grade in red tape reduction; CFIB

Nova Scotia is cutting more red tape. The Canadian Federation for Independent Business gives our province an ‘A minus’ grade in their 16th annual report card. That’s the second highest score in Canada. Factors include the government making red tape reduction a priority through things like the...

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Hospital infrastructure upgrades coming to St. Joseph’s Hospital
Posted 29 January 2025

Hospital infrastructure upgrades coming to St. Joseph’s Hospital

St. Joseph’s Hospital is getting some infrastructure upgrades. “Our government is taking action to ensure that families in Thunder Bay – Atikokan can access the high-quality care they need, close to home,“ said the MPP for Thunder Bay – Atikokan, Kevin Holland. “This $17 million investment to...

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Zoning by-law amendments being considered for additional housing
Posted 29 January 2025

Zoning by-law amendments being considered for additional housing

An average of 700 new housing units per year are needed to accommodate the city’s expected growth in the coming years. Amendments to zoning by-laws are being considered to allow additional housing options in new and existing neighbourhoods. The changes would permit increased density in...

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