Get ready for another big hike in diesel prices.
Sources say it’s going up nearly 15 cents a litre at midnight.
It will be over $2.15 a litre in most areas
The province’s energy board invoked their interrupter clause, regular gas won’t change.
The conflict in Iran has been driving up fuel prices over the last week.
It almost feels like a cruel joke at this point.
An industry source is reporting the interrupter clause will be used yet again in New Brunswick.
The price of regular gas is expected to rise 6.2 cents a litre at midnight, just 24 hours after it jumped eight cents.
And the news is worse for diesel users, with a 20-cent per litre increase predicted for tonight.
The current maximum prices for fuel are $1.50 a litre for regular, and just over $2 per litre for diesel.
Two people from Dieppe have been arrested in connection with a rental deposit scam.
Codiac RCMP say a 28-year-old woman was arrested on March 3, and another woman, who is 44 years old, was arrested two days later.
In February, police received several reports of rentals advertised on social media, but once the first month’s rent was paid, the fraudster would stop communication.
Police say two victims were defrauded of $7000 total.
The RCMP has reason to believe there may be additional victims.
The suspects are believed to have used multiple names, aliases, and email addresses to receive e‑transfer payments.
Anyone who thinks they may have been a victim of this scam is asked to contact the Codiac RCMP at 506‑857‑2400.
It’s that time of year once again.
The clocks spring ahead this weekend, so don’t forget to move them an hour ahead before you head for bed tomorrow night.
It’s also a good time to do a little home fire safety check.
Fire departments across Canada say the beginning of daylight time is the perfect time to replace the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
It’s also recommended to check those batteries once a month.
The Ontario government is investing $10.7 million into the Bridges and Culverts funding stream of its Winter Roads Program.
The money will go towards a series of bridge and culvert projects to expand road networks for First Nations in the northwest.
“In remote northern communities, a reliable winter transportation network is key to boosting economic growth and connecting residents to the goods and services they need,” said George Pirie, Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth. “Building a reliable winter roads network in the North is one more way our government is supporting stronger, more resilient and self-reliant communities.”
The new funds will go towards the following projects:
Property tax bills are starting to arrive in mailboxes around the province.
This year, the Holt government has made it easier to choose a different option to pay their bills.
The Property Tax Equalized Payment Plan has been expanded, giving more property owners the option of paying their taxes in monthly instalments instead of one lump sum.
“Expanding this program will help New Brunswickers by offering them access to a convenient and simplified payment process,” Finance Minister René Legacy said in a statement.
According to a press release from the Department of Finance, more property categories are now eligible for the program, including apartment buildings, cottages and businesses.
A one-year freeze on the value used to calculate property taxes is in effect for 2026 to protect eligible property owners from increased taxes due to an increased assessment value.
The province’s overall assessment base for taxation is $99.8 billion, an increase of $2.7 billion since last year.
A new funding program has been announced in the City of Kenora for organizations that are planning to hold corporate events or a convention this year.
Up to $5,000 is available under the Municipal Accommodation tax.
The city says any event that generates overnight stays at accommodations collecting the MAT and creates economic benefit is eligible.
Organizations can apply for up to 25 percent of eligible costs of hosting.
There is no deadline to apply because applications are being accepted on a continuous intake basis until funding for the program runs out.
Interested organizations are encouraged to email conference@kenora.ca to receive the application form.
A 24-year-old man from the Poplar Hill First Nation has been charged following an assault with an axe.
The incident took place Monday night after the Nishnawbe Aski Police responded to a call for service.
A woman did not appear to suffer any serious injuries as a result of the axe attack, and police were unable to locate the suspect.
Through investigation, he was indentified and arrested the next day.
He’s faces three charges, including assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and failing to comply with a release order.
He appeared in court on Wednesday and is being held in custody pending a future court date.
The NDP’s northern Ontario tour of roads in the region is coming to an end this weekend.
Tonight, Sol Mamakwa, Guy Bourgoin, and John Vantof will be making a stop in Thunder Bay.
Then they will be making their was to Kakabeka Falls and Dryden tomorrow.
On Sunday, they will complete their journey in Kenora at the Tim Horton’s on Highway 17 east after travelling to the Manitoba border.
They will be making a coffee pit stop at 6:00 in the evening.
On Monday, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles will return with the MPPs through Thunder Bay with Northern MPPs Lise Vaugeois, Sol Mamakwa, Guy Bourgouin, and John Vanthof for a Highway Safety Town Hall.
It will take place at the Slovak Legeion at 6:30 pm.
Special Olympics officials are praising Westgate Collegiate & Vocational Institute for their Unity Cup, a month-long basketball tournament of teams mixed with special needs and mainstream high school students.
Students packed the stands for the gold medal game Thursday afternoon.
“The Unity Cup is about bridging the gap between mainstream students and special needs students,” said Westgate special needs classroom teacher David Workman. “The idea is that unified partners can play as hard as they want against each other, but also facilitate gameplay with the Special Olympics athletes.”
The final game was a buy‑in event for Westgate students, featuring a $5 entry fee, with all proceeds donated to the Special Olympics.
“The growth we’ve seen in the students in just four weeks has been phenomenal,” Workman said. “(The athletes went) from not knowing how to clear or check the ball to now you saw people guarding each other in a way we didn’t even see last week.”
“We’ve got mainstream students and special athletes working together, building friendships, building social connections, being accepted as part of the school.”
The game doubled as a banner ceremony for the school’s 2025 Special Olympics Ontario School Championship in basketball.
“Special Olympics has been a part of Westgate’s curriculum for as long as I can remember, 20-plus years,” Workman said. “It matches really well with the goals of the students, things we’re working on.”
Senior student and Special Olympics volunteer Nathan Vibert was a major organizer, referee and coach for the tournament.
“It was perfect,” Vibert said. “I’ve heard nothing but positive things from the athletes and the students that helped volunteer.”
Vibert has been a Special Olympics volunteer his entire high school tenure. He says the idea for an integrated sports tournament came from him and Workman.
“Everyone had such a fun time, and hopefully we can get more kids to do it next year,” Vibert said. “Maybe we grow the teams, or maybe other schools will catch on and we can start a league between schools.”
He will travel with Westgate’s special needs basketball team to London, Ontario in May as they defend their provincial title at the 2026 Special Olympics Ontario School Championships.
Westgate also hosts integrated Unity Cup tournaments in soccer, floor hockey and track and field.