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N.B. viola player tuning up for performance at Carnegie Hall
01 Dec 2025
Earlier this year, Elsipogtog First Nation's Daniel Milliea placed third in an international talent competition. He's been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall on Dec. 20 alongside some of the best musicians from 10 countries.
Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge closure on Black Friday weekend leaves local businesses seeing red
01 Dec 2025
The complete closure of the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge announced for Black Friday weekend is causing serious concern among businesses in Vaudreuil-Soulanges.
This family's cottage will be inherited by 8 people. What happens then?
01 Dec 2025
Decades of family memories and tradition are tied to a property in Prince Edward County, but what the future looks like is a different story. Jennifer Lester Mulridge put together “Our Outlet River Co
Christmas tree farmers forced to adapt to climate change and affordability crisis
01 Dec 2025
Christmas trees are a long-running tradition for many, but modern-day circumstances are slowly transforming the tree farming industry.
Christmas tree farmers forced to adapt to climate change and affordability crisis
01 Dec 2025
Christmas trees are a long-running tradition for many, but modern-day circumstances are slowly transforming the tree farming industry.
Lake Erie shipwreck spotted off Kingsville, Ont., uncovered by strong winds
01 Dec 2025
Strong winds that prompted an Environment Canada alert this week have laid bare shoreline not often seen. But they also uncovered a rarely-seen shipwreck near Kingsville.
Lions fans flock to Windsor's downtown for block party — despite the cold
01 Dec 2025
Crowds of Lions fans gathered on the streets of downtown Windsor on Thursday for a free event with games, freebies and big screens. Those in attendance said football is a great way to bring people tog
Lions fans flock to Windsor's downtown for block party — despite the cold
01 Dec 2025
Crowds of Lions fans gathered on the streets of downtown Windsor on Thursday for a free event with games, freebies and big screens. Those in attendance said football is a great way to bring people tog
Freighter freed after getting stuck in the Detroit River
01 Dec 2025
Another freighter that was stuck in the Detroit River Thursday morning is now freed. The U.S. Coast Guard says the ship was re-floated as of noon.
Freighter freed after getting stuck in the Detroit River
01 Dec 2025
Another freighter that was stuck in the Detroit River Thursday morning is now freed. The U.S. Coast Guard says the ship was re-floated as of noon.
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