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Bitter cold temperatures expected this week
Posted 20 January 2025

Bitter cold temperatures expected this week

You may want to dig out the wool socks and thermal underwear over the next few days. A blast of bitter cold temperatures is moving into southern New Brunswick starting Monday. Temperatures on Monday night are expected to reach a low of around -18°C in our area. However, gusty winds will make...

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X-ring reunited with owner after 7 years when found in thrift store
Posted 20 January 2025

X-ring reunited with owner after 7 years when found in thrift store

A graduate from Saint Francis Xavier University has her X-ring back on her finger, after losing it seven years ago, thanks to a discovery at a Halifax-area thrift store. Director of Alumni Affairs at St. FX, Shanna Hopkins tells us, the journey to the reunion started January 2, when the ring was...

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Property assessment notices now in the mail
Posted 20 January 2025

Property assessment notices now in the mail

Many New Brunswickers may be feeling blue when they head to their mailboxes this week. Property assessment notices are now in the mail, the province announced on Monday. More than half of properties — around 57 per cent — will see their assessments increase by up to 10 per cent. Another 30 per...

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N.S. Health ‘fine-tuning’ text msg and appt reminders
Posted 20 January 2025

N.S. Health ‘fine-tuning’ text msg and appt reminders

Nova Scotia Health is trying to improve its text message and YourHealthNS appointment reminders. It comes after the service was put on pause, last week, when a small number of patients had incorrect times in their notifications. NSH says they have received feedback and are now “fine-tuning”...

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Creosote buildup blamed for chimney fire in Shuniah
Posted 20 January 2025

Creosote buildup blamed for chimney fire in Shuniah

A chimney fire resulted in several fire fighters from the Shuniah Fire and Emergency Services responding. The blaze broke out around 7:45 Sunday morning. The fire was on the chimney cap, and fortunately the fire did not extend down the chimney or into the home. There were two occupants of the...

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Mota acclaimed as chair of KDSB
Posted 20 January 2025

Mota acclaimed as chair of KDSB

No change at the very top of the board of directors of the Kenora District Services Board. Red Lake mayor Fred Mota is staying on as chair. He was acclaimed at yesterday’s meeting. Joining him is Dryden mayor Jack Harrison as vice-chair. He was also acclaimed and replaces Barry Baltessen, who...

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Tensions high between Canada/U.S. as Trump takes office
Posted 20 January 2025

Tensions high between Canada/U.S. as Trump takes office

How will this Trump presidency effect Canadians? Twenty-five percent tariffs could be on the way, and he’s floated the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state. Leading scholar on Canada/U.S. relations Dr. Asa McKercher with StFX University says tariffs would be economically devastating. “We do...

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Kenora sends four to ROMA conference
Posted 20 January 2025

Kenora sends four to ROMA conference

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. The City of Kenora is once again going to appeal for the unincorporatated areas to help pay for long term care. Mayor Andrew Poirier is off to the Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference in Toronto, and that’s one of the issues he wants to...

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Update: Donald Trump becomes 47th U.S. President
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Posted 20 January 2025

Update: Donald Trump becomes 47th U.S. President

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. The 78-year-old becomes the second president to serve nonconsecutive terms. Trump identifies lowering inflation and costs, tax cuts for workers and securing the American border as some of his top priorities. Vice...

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Kevin Holland seeking provincial re-election in Thunder Bay-Atikokan
Posted 20 January 2025

Kevin Holland seeking provincial re-election in Thunder Bay-Atikokan

Thunder Bay – Atikokan’s MPP is seeking re-election. The Ontario PC Party has announced that Kevin Holland has been acclaimed as the party’s candidate for the riding in the upcoming provincial election. “Kevin Holland is a tireless advocate for his community, with an unwavering commitment to the...

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