by Randy ThomsElections Ontario says it will be ready for Wednesday’s election call. A spokesperson tells Acadia News that returning officers are in place across the province who are working to secure office space and voting locations. Recruitment of staff to work during the election is also underway. Under...
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by Tim DavidsonThe municipal share of the Kenora District Services Board budget for 2025 is about 5.5 percent higher. Local municipalities will pay about 3 percent more, and residents in the unincorporated areas will see an increase closer to 7.5 percent. Henry Wall is the CEO of the KDSB and says costs for...
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by Tim DavidsonThe OPP have confirmed that three people died in a two-vehicle collision early last Friday morning on Highway 17. The accident involved two semi-tractor trailer units, which collided just west of Ignace around 3:30. Police have not released any names, and charges will not be laid. The...
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by Tim DavidsonA provincial election will be called on Wednesday, and so far, only the Progressive Conservatives have a candidate nominated. Incumbant MPP Greg Rickford will be carrying the party banner into his third election. Rickford is also the Minister of Indigenous Affairs and Northern Development. Rudy...
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by Randy ThomsAn active week for provincial police in the Rainy River district. Police responded to 187 calls. It includes eleven motor vehicle collisions and 13 domestic dispute calls. OPP were also called upon 12 times for police assistance and another 12 to tend to an unwanted person. Twenty-nine charges...
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by Brad PerryYou can volunteer to help Canadians with a modest income and a simple tax situation complete their tax returns for free. The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program was launched by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in 1971. Natasha Brewer, a spokesperson for the program, said they are seeking...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay’s health unit is getting ready to send out notices to warn of potential suspensions for students with incomplete or not up-to-date vaccine records. Each year the health unit sends out notices for students who are not protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. This is required...
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by NewsA missing woman from Yarmouth has been found dead. RCMP say the 47-year-old’s death is not believed to be suspicious at this time. They say their thoughts are with the woman’s loved ones. She was reported missing last week.
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by Evan TaylorThe Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) Nova Scotia is taking action to address long-standing challenges in its system, introducing measures to simplify processes, improve outcomes, and hold all parties accountable. The changes come in response to a government review that painted a critical...
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by Brad PerrySaint John police have made two arrests following a two-month drug trafficking investigation. The two individuals were taken into custody without incident on Friday, according to police. Officers searched a Saint John residence following the arrested and seized the following: .410 shotgun with...
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