Mo Fahim

The Moose's News Reporter in Cottage Country. Studied Radio Broadcasting at Algonquin College, and before that worked in a hospital lab for a bit. If you see any news in the making give us a call or email mfahim@vistaradio.ca

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Road rage on Highway 11 leads to assault charge

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One man is facing an assault charge following a road rage incident on Highway 11.  Almaguin Highlands OPP says officers responded to a road rage event shortly after 3 pm on...

Almaguin OPP asking for assistance with stolen vehicle investigation

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Almaguin Highlands OPP Is asking for the public’s help with a stolen car.  Police are investigating the report of a vehicle believed to have been stolen between Saturday and Sunday.  According...

CAFC warns of new “Job Opportunity” Scam making the rounds in Canada

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A new pyramid scheme type “job offer” scam is making the rounds across Canada.   The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) says fraudsters are contacting victims through texts, WhatsApp, email or...

Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau announce legal separation

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After 18 years of marriage Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie are separating. The Prime Minister’s office made the announcement today. In the statement, the PMO says both have signed...

Over 1% of Canada’s forests burned the past few weeks, officials say aging trees big factor

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Canada lost over one percent of its forested land to wildfires over the past few weeks.  That’s from the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC), a trade association representing Canada's wood,...

Environment Canada says Ontario should brace for a hot, dry, and long fire season

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The smoke from Ontario and Quebec wildfires that has blanketed many parts of the province is not going anywhere soon.  David Phillips, Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada says most often...

Premier Ford comments on looming closure of Minden Hospital’s Emergency Department

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government is working hand in hand with the Minden Hospital and  the Ministry of Health over the potential closure of the hospital’s Emergency...

Province warns of ticks and risk of Lyme disease ahead of long weekend

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As Spring rolls into Ontario in full force, the province wants to make sure everyone is aware of ticks and Lyme disease.  Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Keiran...

Bail reform bill tabled in Ottawa

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The federal government has introduced long-awaited amendments to Canada’s bail system.   Justice Minister David Lametti tabled Bill C-48 in...

Ontario announces supports for firefighters

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The province is investing $700,000 to support four free training projects for Ontario firefighters.  Premier Doug Ford announced on Monday...

Ford echoes his Health Minister, says Minden ER closure is a local decision

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“We'll do what we can to help the people of Minden but it's a local decision.”  That’s what Premier Doug...

WHO declares COVID-19 public health emergency over

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The spread of COVID-19 is no longer a global public health emergency. The World Health Organization made the declaration earlier...

MNRF reminds Ontarians to be Bear-wise this spring

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Spring is upon us and officials want to remind Ontarians that means black bears will be coming out of...

Canada Post Community Foundation now taking applications for 2023 grants

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Applications are open for this year’s round of Canada Post Community Foundation grants.  They are open to Canadian charities, schools...

Ontario to roll out Ready Set Go program to better equip youth leaving welfare system

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Ontario has earmarked $68 million for a new program that connects youth in the child welfare system with services...

Power outages in Haliburton

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UPDATE #2 Friday, December 23rd 12:15 pm Hydro One is reporting the outage in the Haliburton area has been fixed,...
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Province providing $35,000 to aid Haliburton County investment attraction plan

County of Haliburton
The plan includes enhancing the County's economic development website, creating a hotel feasibility study, and hosting various investment forums.

OPP enforcement campaign results in 9,800 charges over Thanksgiving long weekend

OPP
Through the national campaign Operation Impact, police focused enforcement efforts focused on impaired, aggressive, and distracted driving, along with seatbelt usage.

Minden Hills looking to revive Lochlin Community Centre

Township of Minden Hills
The facility has been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Province hosting Disaster Recovery Assistance program info session

Township of Minden Hills
The province activated the program last month for specific areas of Minden Village impacted by flood damage not covered by insurance.

Sidewalk construction to begin in Minden Village week of Oct. 13

Township of Minden Hills
The project, which will repair sidewalks and improve accessibility in the village core, is expected to take three weeks.
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