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Several streets affected for capital paving project
Posted 26 August 2024

Several streets affected for capital paving project

Be prepared for traffic congestion and some delays in the Town of Port Hawkesbury, the Capital Paving Project 2024 is underway as crews work on asphalt repair. The town says seven streets will affected be for two weeks, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day. Crandall Drive (From Hydrant by #16 to...

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Park n’ Fly reports 1M custumers impacted by recent data breach
Posted 26 August 2024

Park n’ Fly reports 1M custumers impacted by recent data breach

Park’n Fly is reporting that around 1 million of its customers were impacted by a recent breach of their systems. In a release from Park’n Fly who operate parking lots near airports around Canada, they explained that between July 11 and July 13 someone without authorization breached their...

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1 taken to hospital after crash on Trans-Canada Highway
Posted 26 August 2024

1 taken to hospital after crash on Trans-Canada Highway

One person was transported to hospital after a rollover on the Trans-Canada Highway. Dieppe Fire Platoon Chief Denis Roberge said two vehicles collided on the westbound lanes at around 7:30 a.m. Monday. Roberge said tools were required to remove a person from one of the vehicles. They suffered...

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Emergency services stretched in Atikokan
Posted 26 August 2024

Emergency services stretched in Atikokan

Emergency Services were busy in Atikokan last night. They not only had to deal with a house fire, but there was a gas leak at the same time at the opposite end of the town. The incidents were reported around 8:00 last night. The house fire took place in the 100 block of Willow Road. The OPP say...

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City of Kenora announces plans for new transit system
Posted 26 August 2024

City of Kenora announces plans for new transit system

The City of Kenora is ready to introduce it’s new micro-transit system this fall. The Wave, a micro-transit van, will start running on October 15th. Director of Corporate Services Heather Pihulak says it will be an on-demand service. “You will use a phone number or use an app and schedule your...

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Machin looking to develop a new subdivision
Posted 26 August 2024

Machin looking to develop a new subdivision

The Municipality of Machin is working to develop a new subdivision. It would have 10 lots located on Blue Lake Road. Economic Development Officer Max Nagy says it’s ideally located. “Right up the road from Vermilion Bay so you’re not too far away from services,” explains Nagy. “You also have a...

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Minnesota anglers win International Falls Bass Championship
Posted 26 August 2024

Minnesota anglers win International Falls Bass Championship

Two Minnesota anglers took top spot in the International Falls Bass Championship. Dave Skallet and Jim Merthan had a two day weight of 39.54 pounds good enough for first place. Tony Jackson and Ian Waterer were just .14 pounds back at 39.40, to finish in second place. Jon Balaski and Eric Olson...

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Flood impacting services at Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Posted 26 August 2024

Flood impacting services at Cape Breton Regional Hospital

A water leak at Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney is impacting some services. Nova Scotia Health says a pipe burst on the hospital’s third floor, resulting in a flood shortly after 8 p.m. Sunday. Areas affected are some physician offices, an operating room, a prenatal clinic and staff...

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New sub restaurant to open in North Moncton
Posted 26 August 2024

New sub restaurant to open in North Moncton

Another new restaurant for Moncton. Firehouse Subs will open a location at 1633 Mountain Road. Job postings have gone up online looking for roles including a General Manager. Two former firefighters started Firehouse Subs in the United States in 1994. It then expanded into Canada in 2015, with...

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Health-care workers should not be named in lawsuits: premier
Posted 26 August 2024

Health-care workers should not be named in lawsuits: premier

New Brunswick’s premier says his government will introduce legislation to protect health-care workers from being named in lawsuits. Blaine Higgs issued a rare weekend statement regarding a lawsuit launched by the family of the late Darrell Mesheau. The 78-year-old died in the emergency...

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