by Randy ThomsAnother northwestern Ontario MP is throwing their support behind Mark Carney for the federal Liberal leadership. Marcus Powlowski believes Carney’s financial expertise and leadership are what is needed to help address the high cost of living and U.S. trade tariffs. “The guy’s got an incredible,...
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by Brad PerryA former New Brunswick civil servant is the next president and CEO of Atlantic Lottery. Dallas McCready has served as the organization’s chief strategy officer since 2022. McCready brings more than 20 years of experience in the gaming industry and the public sector to the role. “He brings...
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It’s going to be the single largest reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the province’s history. Six new wind farms are coming, they’re expected to add 19 percent more clean electricity to the power grid. Eleven large-scale customers, including the province, will be part of the ‘Green Choice...
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More resources are coming for RCMP in Clare. Council has agreed to budget for two more officers to join the Meteghan detachment. The request came as police deal with a high volume of calls and increased violence in the area. Warden Yvon LeBlanc says council heard from both RCMP and the public....
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by Alex AllanResidents living in apartments and condominiums will soon have improved access to recycling services. Circular Materials, a not-for-profit producer responsibility organization, has expanded New Brunswick’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) recycling program to include multi-family...
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by Caitlin SnowThe Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) has hit a major roadblock in its pursuit to try and keep the only bank in Canso around. The Bank of Montreal (BMO) is set to close by the end of July and its higher ups are not willing to discuss the matter with town staff, which is...
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by Brad PerryPolice officers in Saint John will be responding to fewer medical calls as part of a new pilot project that begins on Saturday. The one-year pilot will streamline medical call response with an aim of enhancing community safety and efficiency. Chief Robert Bruce said his officers currently...
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by Caitlin SnowIf you want to know more about the proposed by-law changes for Dartmouth Cove, you can have your chance Monday night. Friends of Dartmouth Cove says there is a public meeting at Micmac Aquatic Club to discuss the possible changes and how it would impact the project. Photo: Save Dartmouth...
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by CJ GoaterEnvironment Canada has put Thunder Bay under a snow squall warning. The forcecaster says a brief but intense snowfall is expected on Monday afternoon. The snow is expected to start around noon and last for a few hours. Brief whiteout conditions and wind gusts up to 60 km/h are likely. Visibility...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay has been selected as a participant in the new federal Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). The pilot is designed to help employers connect with new talent or retain existing skilled workers to address critical labour shortages. Through this initiative, Thunder Bay will have the...
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