by Caitlin SnowBe prepared for some major changes if you are going to be accessing the QEII in Halifax. As part of the hospital’s expansion, the Robie Street parkade is set to close Monday in preparation for its upcoming demolition. This means, if you are coming into town for any appointments or surgeries, you...
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by Evan TaylorFederal Minister Gudie Hutchings, responsible for rural economic development and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), has been actively touring the South Shore, announcing over $2 million in funding for several community projects. One of the major beneficiaries is the town of Mahone...
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by Brad PerryA whooping cough outbreak declared on the Acadian Peninsula in June has been expanded to all of New Brunswick. Health officials said Thursday it comes amid a higher number of cases than usual in multiple health regions. “Public Health is monitoring the situation closely and working with...
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by Randy ThomsPrime Minister Justin Trudeau says they are taking the work stoppage at CN and CPKC very seriously. The Prime Minister made a brief comment about the labour situation after visiting a business in Sherbrooke, Quebec, that will be impacted. He says a prolonged shutdown will be felt across the...
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by NewsA man has serious injuries after a workplace incident. Halifax police say it was yesterday afternoon on the 200 block of Chain Lake Drive when a man fell off of a ladder. The 44-year-old was taken to hospital for what are believed to be life-threatening injuries. The Department of Labour is...
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by NewsThe airport in Sydney is welcoming a new airline and adding a flight to Halifax. Pascan Aviation of Quebec is the newest airline to offer service from the J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport. They will begin flights to Halifax in October. Pascan now offers flights in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec...
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by Randy ThomsThunder Bay-Atikokan MPP Kevin Holland is excited to be a part of the provincial cabinet. He was appointed as the Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products. Holland feels it is a good fit for him. “When I was the mayor of my community, it was a big file for us. Forestry is a major...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay District Health Unit is monitoring three separate COVID-19 outbreaks. The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center has an outbreak in the 2B Area. St. Joseph’s Hospital is dealing with an outbreak in the 5 South Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitative Care Area. The final...
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by Brad PerryThousands of Air Canada pilots say they are willing to walk off the job to get a new agreement. Pilots voted 98 per cent in favour of job action, according to the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA). “Our goal is to avoid a strike, and our focus remains on modernizing our contract for Air Canada...
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by Brad PerryMounties are investigating after a “large amount” of items were stolen from a St. Stephen business. The break-in and theft on King Street is believed to have happened between 8 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Wednesday. Investigators said one or more people cut an exterior fence and then broke into an...
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