by CJ GoaterThunder Bay’s health unit is monitoring three COVID-19 outbreaks. The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is dealing with two separate outbreaks. They are both located on the second floor in Medical Inpatient Units 2A and 2B. St Joseph’s Hospital is dealing with an outbreak in the 5...
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by Evan TaylorSailors from as far away as Hawaii have arrived in Lunenburg to take part in this year’s Mobility Cup which features high-performance sailors with various disabilities. “It’s called the regatta of possibilities, where people with all sorts of unique challenges take on the ocean with...
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The province says cell service will improve in southwestern Nova Scotia. It’s part of an $18.6 million investment in cell towers, which will connect to the Rogers 5G network. Upgrades will be made in East Kemptville, Middle Ohio, Corberrie and North Range Corner. Over the next two years, new...
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It’s the 20th anniversary of a major festival in southwest Nova Scotia. The Wharf Rat Rally will see thousands of motorcycles line Water Street in Digby over Labour Day weekend. Digby Mayor Ben Cleveland says the event has been tremendous over the years. “20 years ago, there were 750 bikes, and...
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An Antigonish woman wants to be the town’s next mayor. Emilie Chiasson has announced she’ll run for the seat in the upcoming municipal election. Chiasson works at the Coady Institute at St. Francis Xavier University and is a freelance writer for Saltwire Network. Her platform will focus on...
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by Tara ClowTen newly trained First Nations wildland firefighters have been deployed to Alberta. They’re assisting with wildfire suppression efforts. They are known as the Wabanaki Wildland Crew and they are out west for two weeks. Natural Resources Minister Ted Flemming says New Brunswick is the first...
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by Tara ClowAn advisory from the City of Dieppe, about a possible exposure to whooping cough. The public swim on August 21 between 3:30 and 5 pm, has been identified. Public Health is advising anyone who used the Aquatic and Sports Centre during that time to monitor for symptoms. A fact sheet about...
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by Brad PerrySaint John police are looking for two suspects following a theft at an east side business this spring. The incident happened in the 500 block of Westmorland Road on Monday, May 6. A man and a woman believed to be in their early 30s allegedly stole a yellow gold chain. “Two security guards nearby...
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by Brad PerrySaint John police have arrested a man after what they describe as a dangerous driving incident in the city’s north end. Just before 9 p.m. Monday, officers received a request for help from another police force to locate a vehicle in connection with a man believed to be suffering from a mental...
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by Tim DavidsonKenora is getting ready for its 4th Habitat for Humanity build. It will take place next year, but the search for a suitable family is starting next month. Dave Cain from the Kenora Habitat committee says they will be holding a meeting next month to explain eligibility and gauge the level of...
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