Rhyah Stewart is heading to the Maritime Junior Hockey League. She has signed with the West Kent Steamers, based in Bouctouche, New Brunswick. Stewart helped Team Canada’s U18 women’s team win a bronze medal at the World Championships. She spent last season with the Cape Breton West Islanders in...
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Lots of progress on the new multi-sport court at Mariners Centre. Basketball nets, canopies and bleachers are already set up. General Manager Dorgam Hideib says it looks appealing, but it is still a construction site. “They’re doing a great job, we know how excited the community is. It will get...
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The Saint John Sea Dogs have added veteran experience to their hockey operations staff. Tim Archambault has been appointed to the organization in the role of scout/prospect development. During his playing career, Archambault represented the Collège Charles-Lemoyne Riverains in the Quebec...
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As the threat of a pilot strike looms, Air Canada is offering passengers flexible rebooking options. Its 5,400 pilots could strike as early as September 17th. The airline says there has been significant progress in negotiations and they hope to reach a deal. In the meantime, due to the current...
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by Jacob MooreThe Halifax Forum homeless shelter will stay open for another year. It was a originally a temporary shelter, set to close at the end of August, but the Department of Community Services announced Wednesday that it would stay open. “We need to keep emergency options available for people to come...
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by Tim DavidsonGarrow Park is getting new docks. Installation is taking place today and will be complete by late this afternoon. Visitors are asked to stay clear of the work area. The city is replacing the old wooden docks in the beach area and also at the rowing club. (Photo of the work area)
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by Tim DavidsonThe City of Dryden is hoping the second time is a charm. It’s applying for the second intake of the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund. Chief Administrative Officer Roger Nesbitt there a number of infrastructure programs for increased housing they can apply for. “Our municipality has submitted...
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by Tim DavidsonAbby Dent’s silver medal was on prominent display at a community celebration in her honor. A couple of hundred people gathered at the Kenora Rowing Club Tuesday night to get their picture taken and an autograph from the Olympic medalist. She won the medal at the summer Olympics with the women’s...
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Digby RCMP have charged a man under the Cannabis Act in relation to an unlicensed storefront in Conway. In July, police investigated after receiving complaints about an illegal cannabis shop on Highway 303. On August 15th, after the business failed to cease operations, officers executed a search...
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by Tim DavidsonThunder Bay Fire Rescue was able to prevent an apartment fire from spreading. Fire fighters were called out Tuesday afternoon around 5:30 to a multi-unit apartment in the 900 block of William Street. Thick black smoke greeted fire fighters when they entered the hallway from the main entrance of...
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