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2 missing boys in Lower Sackville
Posted 24 July 2024

2 missing boys in Lower Sackville

RCMP in Halifax are asking for help in locating two missing brothers, Donald Doucette and Frederick Doucette who were last seen at a residence on Meadowlands Park Drive in Lower Sackville at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Donald Doucette, 11-years-old, is described as 4-foot-3 with brown hair. He is...

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Saint John company faces charges in fatal Nfld. refinery explosion
Posted 24 July 2024

Saint John company faces charges in fatal Nfld. refinery explosion

A Saint John-based company has been charged in a fatal refinery explosion in Newfoundland and Labrador. Lorneville Mechanical Contractors is facing three occupational health and safety charges, according to a release from the Newfoundland and Labrador government. Failure to ensure the health,...

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N.B. DEC launches open letter opposing dissolution efforts
Posted 24 July 2024

N.B. DEC launches open letter opposing dissolution efforts

A New Brunswick education council is pushing back against the province’s efforts to have it dissolved. The Anglophone East District Education Council has released an open letter and is asking residents to sign it. It calls on the provincial government to reverse its court application seeking to...

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N.B. unveils new prescription monitoring program
Posted 24 July 2024

N.B. unveils new prescription monitoring program

New Brunswick is rolling out a prescription monitoring program aimed at helping improve patient safety. The program will make it easier for health-care providers to identify risks related to monitored drugs like opioids. MaveRX allows users to track the prescription and dispensation of all...

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Saint John police to hold bicycle safety rodeo
Posted 24 July 2024

Saint John police to hold bicycle safety rodeo

Saint John police are teaming up with a local business to help promote bicycle safety among youth in the city. A bicycle safety rodeo will take place for youth aged four to 12 in the Crescent Valley neighbourhood on Friday afternon. Community engagement officers will perform safety...

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Fire breaks out at Petitcodiac business
Posted 23 July 2024

Fire breaks out at Petitcodiac business

A large fire has broken out at Burgess Transportation Services in Petitcodiac. Fire crews were called to the business located on Smith Street on Tuesday evening. Photos on social media showed black smoke and large flames coming from the roof of the building. Some residents living near the...

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Premier Houston skips Halifax Pride Parade over security concerns
Posted 23 July 2024

Premier Houston skips Halifax Pride Parade over security concerns

Premier Tim Houston says he did not attend the Halifax Pride Parade because of potential security risks. The RCMP warned the premier should not attend out of concern for the premier’s safety and for people in the parade or watching. In an emailed statement, the premier said he did not attend...

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Extensive search for missing 80-year-old Baddeck man called off: RCMP
Posted 23 July 2024

Extensive search for missing 80-year-old Baddeck man called off: RCMP

The extensive search for a missing 80-year-old Baddeck man has been called off. This comes after more than 2,000 volunteer hours and more than 100kms covered by search and rescue teams looking for Richard Mahoney. However, Victoria County District RCMP say they will continue to collect new...

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$30 million to go toward Indigenous housing in NWO
Posted 23 July 2024

$30 million to go toward Indigenous housing in NWO

A large amount of funding will provide housing for Indigenous Peoples in Ontario. Over $30 million will create 281 housing units for those experiencing housing issues and homelessness. Buildings to receive funding are the Seven Generations Education Institute and Kekekoziibii Development Corp....

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Man wanted for peering in bedroom windows in valley
Posted 23 July 2024

Man wanted for peering in bedroom windows in valley

RCMP in Wolfville are trying to find a man who was allegedly looking into the bedrooms of females, through their window. Police say it has happened five times mostly in the Prospect Street area. Officers are asking the public for help identifying him. He is described to be in his 20’s, clean...

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