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Blue-green algae found in One Island Lake
Posted 14 August 2024

Blue-green algae found in One Island Lake

The Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks has found more blue-green algae in the region. The algae was found on Monday in One Island Lake northwest of Gorham. BGA are microscopic organisms that are naturally present in lakes and streams. They are usually present in low numbers but...

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Habitat for Humanity duplex to be built in Shediac
Posted 14 August 2024

Habitat for Humanity duplex to be built in Shediac

Construction is underway for a Habitat for Humanity home in Shediac. It’s a three-bedroom, one-bathroom duplex with a full basement,  which means two families will eventually be able to move in. C-E-O Perry Kendall says they broke ground last month on King Street, “It is a modular home, so it is...

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Affordable flights introduced from Toronto to Thunder Bay
Posted 14 August 2024

Affordable flights introduced from Toronto to Thunder Bay

Porter Airlines is introducing the newest route between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT). Flights will operate with three roundtrips per week (Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) at affordable prices. Porter has been serving Thunder Bay since...

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Fredericton sees big increase in drug overdoses
Posted 14 August 2024

Fredericton sees big increase in drug overdoses

Police and firefighters in our province’s capital have issued a fentanyl overdose alert. First responders in Fredericton have seen a big increase in drug overdoses this year. Police have responded to 60 calls so far this year, compared to 64 in all of 2023. That includes 25 overdose-related...

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Funding for school supplies still needed
Posted 14 August 2024

Funding for school supplies still needed

With less than three weeks to go until the school year begins, monetary donations are still needed. The Anglophone East School District launched a virtual campaign this year, collecting funds to buy school supplies for those in need. Donations are being accepted until September 2. Next week,...

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Inmate injured after assault at Atlantic Institution
Posted 14 August 2024

Inmate injured after assault at Atlantic Institution

An assault at the Atlantic Institution in Renous. Correctional Service Canada says an inmate was hurt on Sunday at the maximum security federal institution. Staff evaluated the inmate but then took him to an outside hospital to receive treatment. CSC says a suspect has been identified and...

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New vet assistants ready to join workforce, fill gaps
Posted 14 August 2024

New vet assistants ready to join workforce, fill gaps

Several new veterinary assistants are ready to fill wide-spread employee shortages in the field. Nineteen VAs graduated from the Nova Scotia SPCA College of Animal Welfare in Dartmouth on Wednesday. The college says there is a lack of access to vet services across the country and it’s trying to...

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Special Town Council meeting for provincial election candidates
Posted 14 August 2024

Special Town Council meeting for provincial election candidates

With a provincial election just two months away, candidates in Riverview area ridings will get the chance to speak. They’ll be invited to present their platforms at a special Town Council meeting in August or September. “Part of our membership with the Unions of Municipalities, there is a heavy...

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How might Ernesto impact the Maritimes?
Posted 14 August 2024

How might Ernesto impact the Maritimes?

Forecasters at Environment Canada are keeping a close eye on hurricane Ernesto and how it could impact the Maritimes. The storm, currently impacting the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, strengthened from a tropical storm into a hurricane late Wednesday morning. The latest forecast shows Ernesto...

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Funding from feds for more net-zero intiatives
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Posted 14 August 2024

Funding from feds for more net-zero intiatives

Two million dollars over three years to pursue and sustain energy and emissions initiatives in Atlantic Canada. On Wednesday, the federal government announced funds to support QUEST Canada’s Net-Zero Communities Accelerator program. It will equip 15 communities across Atlantic Canada with the...

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