The women’s sector is getting federal funding to reduce barriers and advance gender equality. Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien has announced up to $40 million for 170 women’s and Indigenous women’s organizations. In a release, Ien states, “Breaking down barriers to...
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by NewsA Halifax Police officer accused of sexual assault will not be charged. The Serious Incident Response Team conducted an investigation of an arrest last June, where a woman claimed she was sexually assaulted during the incident. In a report released Wednesday, SiRT says they found no reasonable...
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An unexpected winter wonderland in Yarmouth. Snow squalls hit our region Tuesday afternoon and evening, leading to icy roads and school closures Wednesday. Meteorologist Ian Hubbard with Environment Canada says the highest recorded snowfall total was 25 centimetres in Port Maitland. “We had a...
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by Randy ThomsA deadline is approaching for candidates interested in filling a vacancy on Atikokan town council. Applications have to be in the clerk’s office by this Friday at 2 p.m. Council opted to appoint someone to fill the vacancy following last month’s resignation of Kristi-Lynn McQuay. As of Wednesday...
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by Brad PerryMounties are looking for a vehicle they say struck a pedestrian and fled the scene in Sussex. It happened at Maple Avenue and Stewart Avenue between 5:20 and 5:40 p.m. on Dec. 18. The victim was walking eastbound on Maple Avenue and tried to cross the street when she was struck. Investigators...
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by Randy ThomsWater and sewer rates in Atikokan are expected to increase this year by 3.3%. Town council is giving its support to a recommendation from its administration. The increase amounts to bills being $35 higher. Atikokan charges a flat rate for water use by its 1417 customers. Currently, the...
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by Tim DavidsonKenora’s newest housing development is almost ready for occupancy. The 56-unit seniors complex has been under construction for about two years. Henry Wall is Chief Administrative Officer of the Kenora District Services Board and says the building should be ready by the end of next month. “Our...
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by Tara ClowMore and more people in Riverview are taking the bus. A study by Arcadis Professional Services in Toronto found the average monthly ridership in 2024 was 9800, compared to 7600 per month the year prior. “Riverview is experiencing some of the highest rates of growth, and it’s in this environment...
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by Tara ClowOne in 12 Canadians is living with a rare disease. A three-year, over $32 million agreement was signed today between the provincial and federal governments, that will make it more manageable for some. For most people suffering from these diseases, the cost of treatment is unaffordable. This...
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Will Donald Trump’s second presidency be good for Canada? A majority of Canadians in a new Narrative Research poll think our economy is going to be negatively impacted. Sixty-three percent of respondents thought that way, 20 percent think Trump will help Canada. Nearly half think Trump’s return...
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