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Rainfall warning in effect for parts of N.S.
Posted 19 August 2024

Rainfall warning in effect for parts of N.S.

There could be a lot of heavy rain this afternoon for areas of northeastern Nova Scotia. Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Guysborough, Antigonish and Pictou Counties as well as Halifax-east of Porters Lake. The forecaster says between 40 and 60 mm could fall by this evening,...

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TV legend, Phil Donahue passed away: reports
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Posted 19 August 2024

TV legend, Phil Donahue passed away: reports

A TV legend as passed away. According to multiple media reports, Phil Donahue has died after a long illness. He was surrounded by his children, grandchildren and wife of 44 years. Donahue hosted his famous talk show, “The Phil Donahue Show”, and later “Donahue”, for 29 years from 1967-1996. He...

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Ultrasound results now available on N.S. health app
Posted 19 August 2024

Ultrasound results now available on N.S. health app

You can now access your ultrasound results on your phone. The province says the YourHealthNS app now has this information, starting Monday for any ultrasounds completed on August 5. Results take two weeks to show. It includes what was examined, the reason for the ultrasound, what was found and a...

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Hurricane Ernesto to bring heavy surf to N.S. Atlantic coast
Posted 19 August 2024

Hurricane Ernesto to bring heavy surf to N.S. Atlantic coast

Although Nova Scotia will be avoiding a direct hit from Hurricane Ernesto parts of the province on the Atlantic coast will see heavy surf. Ernesto will be passing Nova Scotia to the northwest throughout Monday as it makes it’s way towards Newfoundland where projections are saying it will most...

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Update: Situation under control at Sobeys Westphal after reports of possible fire
Posted 19 August 2024

Update: Situation under control at Sobeys Westphal after reports of possible fire

Fire crews are investigating smoke at Sobeys in Westphal after reports of a possible fire or explosion on the roof shortly after 9 a.m. Monday. Halifax Fire tells our newsroom that crews were called to the Sobeys Panavista store and that the issue was with an air handler. According to Halifax...

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Curtis Throne still missing more than 3 years later
Posted 19 August 2024

Curtis Throne still missing more than 3 years later

Saint John police are appealing to the public for information on a three-year-old missing person case. Curtis William Thorne was last seen in the Michael Crescent area of the city’s east side on Aug. 6, 2021. “The Saint John Police have been investigating numerous tips from the public, but...

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City of Kenora sends delegation to AMO
Posted 19 August 2024

City of Kenora sends delegation to AMO

The City of Kenora has a delegation of four people attending the Association of Municipalities on Ontario Conference in Ottawa this week. Councillors Barb Manson, Kelsie Van Belleghem and Lindsey Koch are also attending. Kyle Attanasio is Chief Administrative Officer of the City and says they...

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High school football season almost set to begin
Posted 19 August 2024

High school football season almost set to begin

Another high school football season is just around the corner. All three of the NorWOSSA teams begin training camp today. The first and only pre-season action will be in Kenora on August 30th. Beaver Brae begins the season on the road September 5th against the Portage Trojans, A day later, the...

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Month long road closures for storm sewer repairs
Posted 19 August 2024

Month long road closures for storm sewer repairs

Multiple roads in Kenora are closed for one month due to storm sewer repairs. Work begins this morning and will continue until September 20th. Main Street Rideout from Tenth Street North to Ninth Street North will be closed for traffic and parking. Pedestrians may continue to use the roads...

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Missing man in Inverness County
Posted 19 August 2024

Missing man in Inverness County

The Inverness County District RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 42-year-old man. Christopher (Chris) Jeffrey was last seen on Saturday at about 6:34 p.m. on Cenotaph Rd. in Glenora. Jeffrey is described as 6-feet, 191 lbs. He has dark hair and blue eyes. He was last seen...

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