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Twinned section of Highway 103 between Hubbards and Tantallon opens
Posted 19 July 2024

Twinned section of Highway 103 between Hubbards and Tantallon opens

The latest section of Highway 103 to be twinned is now open. The 22-kilometre stretch between Upper Tantallon and Exit 6 at Hubbards and Exit 5 at Upper Tantallon is now complete and will open to the public sometime next week. Public Works Minister Kim Masland was on hand for the announcement...

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Saint John Airport not impacted by IT outage
Posted 19 July 2024

Saint John Airport not impacted by IT outage

Travellers at the Saint John Airport are not seeing any travel delays due to the global IT outage. An airport spokesperson tells us that Air Canada does not use Microsoft and is not experiencing issues. Air Canada is the only airline with arrivals or departures through the Saint John Airport on...

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Next court dates in Doucet murder to be determined in August
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Posted 19 July 2024

Next court dates in Doucet murder to be determined in August

The case of two men charged in a 2022 murder was in Digby Provincial Court. Both Tyler Langford and Dillon Deveau are due back in court on August 15 to set future dates. They’re charged with murdering 64-year-old Vernon Doucet in Concession. He died in hospital after a violent home invasion....

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N.S. Marathon in Barrington sold-out
Posted 19 July 2024

N.S. Marathon in Barrington sold-out

It’s a first for the Nova Scotia Marathon. This weekend’s event in Shelburne County is a complete sell-out Organizer Rick Allwright says their hard work has paid off. “It is one of the last races before the cut-off for the Boston Marathon. A lot of people try to qualify right here at the Nova...

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Expected traffic delays during Halifax Pride Parade
Posted 19 July 2024

Expected traffic delays during Halifax Pride Parade

Several streets will be closed for the Halifax Pride Parade on Saturday. Traffic will be delayed as the parade travels from Cogswell Street at the Halifax Common around the area. The route passes through these roads: Cogswell Street Ahern Avenue Bell Road Sackville Street Summer Street Spring...

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‘Dock Street Days’ return to Shelburne
Posted 19 July 2024

‘Dock Street Days’ return to Shelburne

Shelburne’s ‘Dock Street Days’ festival is back. There will be entertainment at the Guild Hall Friday night. Events Saturday include the Bluenose Fun Run, a foam party, trawl tub races, and the Parade of Lights and fireworks at dusk. On Sunday, a car show runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Water...

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Truck crash closes part of Trans-Canada Highway in C.B.
Posted 19 July 2024

Truck crash closes part of Trans-Canada Highway in C.B.

Part of the Trans-Canada Highway near the base of Kelly’s Mountain was closed after a single-vehicle collision. Posts on social media showed a transport truck flipped over Thursday afternoon. Just before 5 p.m., RCMP posted that Orangedale Road between the intersection with Hwy 105 and Portage...

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Health care protest held in Kenora
Posted 19 July 2024

Health care protest held in Kenora

The Ontario Council of Hospital Unions is holding a series of protests across the province against the privatization of the health care system. A demonstration took place in front of the Kenora office of Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford today. Sharon Richer is secretary treasure of the...

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Bob Newhart dead at 94
Posted 19 July 2024

Bob Newhart dead at 94

A well-known comedian and actor has died. Bob Newhart passed away yesterday, according to his Publicist. Newhart launched his career in the 1950s as a standup comedian but moved on to further stardom in two sitcoms in the 70s and 80s, and most recently in Young Sheldon and The Big Bang Theory....

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Prices at the pumps down in N.S.
Posted 19 July 2024

Prices at the pumps down in N.S.

A slight downward shift in fuel prices in Nova Scotia. As of Friday morning, self-serve regular gas is down about a cent per litre to a minimum of $1.73. Diesel has dropped nearly 2 cents to about $1.75.

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