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Kenora's newest micro-transit system is proving to be a hit. The Wave has been in operating for just one month, and already three times as many people are taking the mini vans, compared to the conventional transit system, when it was running. Matt Worona from Via, which runs the micro-transit system, says they are plea...

If you see the Town of Salisbury's sidewalk snowplows this winter, identify them by name. The public was asked last month for fun suggestions, similar to contests held in Riverview and Moncton in the past. The votes have been tallied and the winners were chosen. The sidewalk plows will now be identified as Scoop Dogg a...

Community college faculty will be in a legal strike position come the new year. A no-board report was issued today, meaning the Ontario Public Service of Ontario members would be in a legal strike position in 16 days. They say there has been no real progress towards a contract. The two sides will meet again on January ...

If you have some free time tonight, between all of your festive celebrations, look up. The 2024 Geminids meteor shower peaks tonight and tomorrow night. Environment and Climate Change Canada says it's expected to be one of the most impressive celestial shows. These meteors move slower than others, and with the full moo...

The OPP is launching a new initiative to free up front line officers for more patrols. Inspector Adam Illman says starting this week, officers will no longer have to do the paperwork that accompanies their job. "CDE (Computerized Data Entry) ...it's instead of typing reports at the computer, everything is via tele...

Police in Thunder Bay are warning residents about a rental scam making the rounds. City police have received multiple reports of people being scammed out of deposits after responding to online postings. The victims had been speaking to someone claiming to be a landlord and they e-transferred funds to a provided email f...

The QMJHL's Cape Breton Eagles begin the final weekend of the first half with a road trip to New Brunswick. They are looking to extend a winning streak Friday night in Saint John. They'll battle the Sea Dogs - who have been fighting the injury bug- during their first visit of the season to the Port City. The Eagles pic...

A 38-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the disappearance of a Cape Breton man, being investigated by the province's major crimes unit. Police say the suspect was arrested in Sydney, December 12, and is also facing robbery and assault charges. Kenneth "Justin" Macdonald, 34, wa...

More than $20 million has been announced for a new 56-unit development in Saint John's Waterloo Village. Officials from all three levels of government were on hand Friday at the Steepleview Development. Half of the 56 units at the Cliff Street development will be rented as affordable housing for seniors, women and chil...

Good news for residents on the municipal water system in Saint Andrews. A town-wide boil water advisory issued earlier in the week has been lifted. Mayor Brad Henderson said a third test submitted on Friday morning was successful. The advisory was issued after a planned refurbishment of the town's water treatment plant...