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Posted 9 June 2021

Herd of wild elephants on popular journey in China

A wild herd of Asian elephants have become international sensations. The pachyderms are on an epic journey through southwestern China, having so far travelled close to 500 kilometres. The trip started in March 2020 after they escaped a nature reserve. It’s unclear why they are on their trek...

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Posted 9 June 2021

NWHU Reports No New Cases

The Northwestern Health Unit says they have no new cases of COVID-19 to report Wednesday morning. This marks the seventh day in the month of June that there have been no new cases in the northwest. The NWHU says the number of active cases has gone down to two; one in the Dryden health hub and...

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Posted 9 June 2021

NWHU Reports No New Cases

The Northwestern Health Unit says they have no new cases of COVID-19 to report Wednesday morning. This marks the seventh day in the month of June that there have been no new cases in the northwest. The NWHU says the number of active cases has gone down to two; one in the Dryden health hub and...

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Posted 9 June 2021

UPDATE: Calls For Death Investigations Answers

The review of the deaths of nine Indigenous people continues by the Office of the Chief Coroner. In an email to Acadia News Wednesday, Issues Manager Stephanie Rea issued this statement on behalf of Dr. Dirk Huyer, the Chief Coroner of Ontario. “Presently, the multi-discipline investigation team...

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Posted 9 June 2021

UPDATE: Calls For Death Investigations Answers

The review of the deaths of nine Indigenous people continues by the Office of the Chief Coroner. In an email to Acadia News Wednesday, Issues Manager Stephanie Rea issued this statement on behalf of Dr. Dirk Huyer, the Chief Coroner of Ontario. “Presently, the multi-discipline investigation team...

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Posted 9 June 2021

Two COVID Cases, Active Count Drops Further

After a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, the Thunder Bay district continues to keep a handle on new diagnoses. The health unit says there are two cases for Wednesday, and coupled with the six resolved, the current active count drops further to 56. One is in a First Nation community, the other is...

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Posted 9 June 2021

Two COVID Cases, Active Count Drops Further

After a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, the Thunder Bay district continues to keep a handle on new diagnoses. The health unit says there are two cases for Wednesday, and coupled with the six resolved, the current active count drops further to 56. One is in a First Nation community, the other is...

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Posted 9 June 2021

Support For Muslim Community During Vigil In London, Ont

Thousands attended a vigil in London, Ontario for a Muslim family killed in what police are calling a violent act of hate. A mother, father, grandmother and a teenage girl were killed in the hit and run attack. A nine year old boy, who is also a member of the Muslim family was injured and is in...

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Posted 9 June 2021

Would You Wear These!?!?!

I understand the appeal of comfortable footwear, especially if you work on your feet all day.  Crocs have been around for a few years now and some people would say it’s like walking on a cloud.  The problem is they are not the most fashionable shoe… it’s like wearing a nerf football.   I also...

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Posted 9 June 2021

PM Says No Decisions Yet On Canada/US Border

There’s still no word on when the borders between Canada and the United States will open. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed questions from the media yesterday, stating a date has yet to be decided, “We are still very much still working both with medical professionals, with epidemiological...

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