by Brad PerryPolice have arrested a 38-year-old after a motor scooter was stolen in St. George. Officers responded to a residence on Brunswick Street on the afternoon of Aug. 27. Two days later, an officer on patrol saw the scooter travelling on Route 1 near Pennfield. “The suspect abandoned the scooter and...
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by Randy ThomsWomen are invited to Confederation College on Thursday to learn more about a new Heavy Machinery Equipment Technician program. It will be offered at the Rainy River District campus in Fort Frances later this month. Two information sessions are planned to provide information and offer potential...
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by CJ GoaterA resident of the region has been posthumously recognized for bravery by the provincial police. Allan McInnes from Sioux Lookout has been awarded the Commissioner’s Citation for Bravery. Back on February 4th, 2023, a fire was reported at a senior’s home in Sioux Lookout. “McInnes unhesitatingly...
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by NewsPolice are investigating after human remains were found near Long Lake Provincial Park, near where a kayaker went missing about two weeks ago. They have not identified the remains, but police say they received the report Tuesday around 1 p.m., on the 0-100 block of Old Sambro Road. There is...
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by Tim DavidsonA couple of road closures to be aware of in Dryden. Paving is taking place on Highway 594 from Gordon Road to the Duke Street Bridge. The work is starting today and will run until September 10th. The City of Dryden says there may temporary delays and closures in that area for the next week....
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by Caitlin SnowThe federal NDP are done with the supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals. In a video posted to his social media page, leader Jagmeet Singh says the agreement is over and that the Liberals are “too weak, too selfish, too beholden to corporate interests” to stop the Conservatives. That, he...
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by CJ GoaterMore roadwork is kicking off throughout September. During construction, drivers can expect road closures and lane reductions. The following roadwork projects are expected to kick off this month: Harbour Expressway – Resurfacing work – Lane closures expected between Carrick Street and the CN...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay’s health unit is monitoring three COVID-19 outbreaks. The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is dealing with an outbreak in the 2A Inpatient Unit. Hogarth Riverview Manor has an outbreak in the 2 South – Bluebell Resident Home Area. The last outbreak is at St. Joseph’s...
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Providing students with healthy meals is at the top of the New Brunswick Liberal Party’s mind. The Opposition leader announced Wednesday that they’d implement a universal school food program if elected. Susan Holt stated that this effort will provide every New Brunswick student with access to...
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by Brad PerryMounties are looking for two suspects after a man was shot outside of a home near Chipman. Officers responded to a home on Route 123 in Gaspereau Forks around 10:30 p.m. Sunday. A 75-year-old man was rushed to the hospital with what were believed to be serious but non-life-threatening injuries....
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