by Randy ThomsSome residents of Sioux Lookout are being advised to boil their water before consuming. The advisory is being issued after a contractor hit a watermain. It impacts water systems on the north side of the CN rail line. The Sioux Lookout Municipal Airport is also affected by the advisory. A...
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by Chloe HannanAlex Sampson will compete in the next round of AGT tonight. The 21-year-old singer got four yeses following his America’s Got Talent audition of his original song “Pretty Baby.” His newest song titled “If You Were My Girl” was released this month, which fans speculate he will sing tonight....
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The provincial government announced $4 million on Tuesday to create additional student housing at Mount Allison University. The Sackville university will receive $162,000 each year for the next 25 years to help cover the borrowing costs associated with the renovation of Harper Hall. This...
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by Randy ThomsThe provincial government is establishing new rules regarding safe injection sites. The sites set up for people to consume drugs safely will no longer be allowed to be located near schools or childcare centres. It means the closure of ten sites, including one in Thunder Bay. “Communities,...
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by Brad PerryWe now know where the new multipurpose recreation facility being proposed for Saint John will go. During Monday’s council meeting, city staff announced it would be built next to the Irving Oil Fieldhouse on the east side. Public Works Commissioner Michael Hugenholtz said the project will...
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by NewsPolice are looking for information after shots were fired in East Preston. Police say it was between two vehicles just before 1 p.m. on Bell Street, Monday. Shots were fired, then both vehicles drove away. There were no reported injuries. If you have video, dashcam footage or other video you...
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by CJ GoaterNorWest Community Health Centres and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit are warning residents about a contaminated drug supply in the city. “A substance being sold as turquoise fentanyl came back as rat poison,” said NorWest Community Health Centre in a post to social media on Tuesday.It’s...
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A unique festival in the Town of Shelburne will no longer take place. The Whirligig and Weathervane festival has been cancelled for 2024 and beyond. Co-chair of the organizing committee Therese Cruz says there are many different factors in the decision. “It’s been challenging finding people to...
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by Brad PerryA death on White Head Island is no longer being treated as suspicious by New Brunswick RCMP. Officers were called to a home in the community, located off Grand Manan Island, last Wednesday morning. “When police entered the residence they located a 45-year-old man from the community deceased in...
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The Town of Yarmouth wants to hear your ideas on a make-over of the South Playground. Council is hosting a public meeting Wednesday night at the old South Centennial School. Mayor Pam Mood says they’ve earmarked $80,000 for the park. “Everything can be put on the table. Are you looking for a...
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