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Posted 23 May 2023

Rickford applauds Manitoba decision to twin Highway 1

Ontario’s Minister of Northern Development is pleased to see the Manitoba government going ahead with twinning their portion of the Trans-Canada Highway. On Friday, Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson announced 16 kilometers from Falcon Lake to the Ontario board would be double-laned....

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Posted 23 May 2023

Rickford applauds Manitoba decision to twin Highway 1

Ontario’s Minister of Northern Development is pleased to see the Manitoba government going ahead with twinning their portion of the Trans-Canada Highway. On Friday, Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson announced 16 kilometers from Falcon Lake to the Ontario board would be double-laned....

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Posted 23 May 2023

New stamp commemorates RCMP 150th anniversary

A new stamp has been unveiled, recognizing the 150th anniversary of the RCMP. Canada Post issued the stamp on Tuesday, acknowledging the establishment of the force in 1873. The design features a member of the RCMP in traditional dress, recognizing the historic roots of the organization, along...

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Posted 23 May 2023

New stamp commemorates RCMP 150th anniversary

A new stamp has been unveiled, recognizing the 150th anniversary of the RCMP. Canada Post issued the stamp on Tuesday, acknowledging the establishment of the force in 1873. The design features a member of the RCMP in traditional dress, recognizing the historic roots of the organization, along...

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Posted 23 May 2023

NOTO warns of challenges to tourist industry

This looks to be a bounce back year for tourism in northern Ontario, but there are clouds on the horizon. Transport Canada has new regulations for flight fatigue saying pilots can’t be on duty for any longer than eight hours at a time. Laurie Marcil is executive director of Nature and Outdoor...

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Posted 23 May 2023

NOTO warns of challenges to tourist industry

This looks to be a bounce back year for tourism in northern Ontario, but there are clouds on the horizon. Transport Canada has new regulations for flight fatigue saying pilots can’t be on duty for any longer than eight hours at a time. Laurie Marcil is executive director of Nature and Outdoor...

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Posted 23 May 2023

MVC between bus & cyclist sends teen to hospital, closes intersection

First responders remain on the scene of a collision between a bicycle and a bus at the intersection of Clarkson Street and Red River Road. The incident occurred just after 8:40 a.m. and resulted in the cyclist, identified only as a teenager, sent to hospital, via Superior North EMS, with...

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Posted 23 May 2023

Busy May long weekend for Air Canada

Air Canada is reporting a strong start to its summer travel season. The airline says around 540, 000 customers flew with the carrier between May 19 and 22. “Our mainline aircraft was 95 percent full on Friday, yet we achieved a flight completion ratio of 98.7 percent and a solid on-time...

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Posted 23 May 2023

Busy May long weekend for Air Canada

Air Canada is reporting a strong start to its summer travel season. The airline says around 540, 000 customers flew with the carrier between May 19 and 22. “Our mainline aircraft was 95 percent full on Friday, yet we achieved a flight completion ratio of 98.7 percent and a solid on-time...

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Posted 23 May 2023

Expert suggests thorough check for ticks after outdoor adventures

You may have spent your long weekend outdoors. If so, it’s suggested you do a thorough check for ticks. Orkin Canada Technical Director Sean Rollo says they have eight legs and are around the size of a sesame seed, “They’re kind of oval-shaped, dark in colour, but some will have a lighter...

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