by Brad PerryHorizon Health hopes a new team of health-care providers can improve emergency department care in Sussex and help lead to a return to 24/7 service. Nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, and advanced care paramedics are now part of the ER team. Dr. Serge Melanson is the executive...
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by Tara ClowIf you’re a frequent user of the Riverfront Trail, you’ll want to take note. A section between Hal Betts Sportsplex and Vaughn Harvey Boulevard has been closed until August 16th. This is to allow for construction. Detour signs have been put up while work is underway.
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by Brad PerryOttawa will spend $70 over three years to upgrade small craft harbours in New Brunswick. Federal officials were in Caissie Cape on Monday morning to announce the multi-year investment. The money is part of more than $463 million over three years included in Budget 2024. “Fishing is not just a...
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RCMP are warning the public of a new phone scam. They say the caller claims to be a police officer, and asks for money. The call comes from a 902 area code. RCMP say it’s a scam, and if you get a call like this, hang up immediately. They ask you to report the phony call to your local...
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Sidewalks in Port Hawkesbury are going to become easier to navigate. Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage Minister Allan MacMaster, the MLA for Inverness announced upgrades saying, “It is great to see the Town of Port Hawkesbury making efforts to spruce up their streets. These improvements...
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by Brad PerryDeer Island residents will be spending part of their day Tuesday without electricity. NB Power says there is a planned power outage for the island starting at 6 a.m. Officials said the outage is needed so crews can repair transmission infrastructure. The planned outage is expected to last until...
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by NewsInjuries suffered during an attempted assassination on Donald Trump’s life aren’t preventing his run for President. He returned to campaigning on Sunday during a Republican event and also took in a game of golf in the afternoon.
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by Tim DavidsonThe LCBO is walking back on its plans to open select stores starting this Friday. The crown corporation says it will not be opening any of its outlets while the strike by OPSEU is on-going. The Liquor Control Board of Ontario initially announced it would open 32 stores on July 19th. But the LCBO...
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A fundraiser has been started to help the family of the young person who died in the Wolfville flood. According to a GoFundMe page, there is a goal of $50,000. It says the fundraiser aims to support “Eli’s family—his parents, siblings, and loved ones—during this devastating time. The funds...
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by Tara ClowA man reportedly suffered burns after an explosion onboard a boat in the Pointe-du-Chene wharf. The boat then erupted into flames on Sunday and plumes of black smoke could be seen from kilometres away. Witnesses say things could have been a lot worse if others hadn’t quickly jumped into action....
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