by Brad PerryYou 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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by Caitlin SnowA 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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by Brad PerryMany 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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by Caitlin SnowNova 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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by Tim DavidsonA 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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by Tim DavidsonNo 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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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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by Tim DavidsonIf 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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by NewsDonald 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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by CJ GoaterThunder 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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