The union representing specialized N.B. healthcare professionals approved a new collective agreement with the provincial government on Friday. “As a government, we value the important work and the dedication of these specialized healthcare professionals,” said Finance and Treasury Board Minister...
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by Chloe HannanThunder Bay resident looks for answers after finding her child injured at Boulder Bear Climbing Centre. Lexi Lehtinen dropped off her 8-year-old daughter, Natalia, at Boulder Bear’s summer camp and returned to find her injured and nearly unconscious. Staff did not call EMS when she fell over 20...
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by Jacob MooreNova Scotia is one step closer to getting its own space launch pad. MP Sean Fraser announced in Halifax on Friday that the Canadian and U.S. governments have entered into an agreement called the Technology Safeguards Agreement. This outlines rules for Canada to use U.S. space tech, expertise and...
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by CJ GoaterThe Treaty Three Police Service has stopped roughly $120,000 of Illegal drugs from reaching the community of Wabaseemoong. On Thursday police executed a search warrant at a home in the community. During the search police seized the following items: 233 grams of Methamphetamine 297 grams of...
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The Town of Riverview is reporting a significant increase in building permits so far this year. A total of 115 building permits worth more than $52 million had been granted as of the end of July. Building permits are up 37 per cent and the value of those permits has more than doubled compared to...
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by Caitlin SnowLack of staff for ultrasounds, means wait times are about one year long in some cases, at one of Halifax’s main hospitals. According to the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU), 90 per cent of patients at the QEII are waiting 364 days for their appointment. President Sanda...
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by Brad PerryCanada’s oldest chocolate and candy company is revitalizing a sweet favourite that has been around for more than half a century. St. Stephen-based Ganong announced it has acquired the Sixlets Candies licence and the Color It Candy brand. “Sixlets has been a sweet favourite for more than half a...
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by Caitlin SnowAs work continues on the QEII expansion, be prepared for some more delays. Nova Scotia Health says Bell Rd between Robie street and Summer Street will be closed for nearly four weeks. Photo: Nova Scotia Health The closure will affect vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. Public Health says it is...
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It’s a dream come true for Wyatt Sanford of East Hants. He’ll be the first Canadian in nearly 30 years to win a boxing medal at the Summer Olympics. Sanford will fight in a semifinal match on Sunday morning, he’s guaranteed a bronze. Speaking from the games in Paris, Sanford tells Acadia News...
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by Evan TaylorNova Scotia is sending a cohort of firefighter to help battle the wildfires in Jasper, Alberta. “Our friends in Alberta are fighting fast-moving, out-of-control wildfires, and they need our help,” said Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables (DNR). “I thank all Nova Scotians...
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