by Caitlin SnowHate motivated mischief in Antigonish County. RCMP say racist graffiti was spray painted in the tunnel that runs under Highway 104 in West River. The graffiti that was on the road and wall has been removed. Anyone with information is asked to contact Antigonish County District RCMP at...
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by Brad PerrySaint John police say they are investigating an arson at an uptown building. First responders were called to the 100 block of Union Street around 5:15 a.m. Wednesday. “Upon arrival, police discovered that the wood on the side of the building was on fire,” police said in a news release. “The fire...
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by Caitlin SnowA non-profit organization that provides transportation on the Eastern Shore is getting five new vehicles. MusGo is receiving more than $445,000 from the federal and provincial governments. They are getting one electric vehicle and four hybrid vans, with one that is wheelchair accessible. Three...
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by Brad PerryTwo people from Charlotte County have been sentenced to prison time in a child pornography investigation. The 28-year-old man and 27-year-old woman were each handed eight-year prison sentences, police announced on Wednesday. A publication ban was ordered to protect the identity of the victim,...
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by Tara ClowAround 60 employees from a Petit-Cap fish processing plant are temporarily out of work. The fire broke out at Elphège & Norbert LeBlanc Ltd. early Tuesday morning. Cap-Acadie Mayor Serge Leger says residents are concerned because of the number of fires at area businesses over the past few...
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by Brad PerryRainfall warnings have now been issued for parts of central and southern New Brunswick. Environment Canada issued the warning late Wednesday morning for the following areas: Fredericton and southern York County Grand Falls and Victoria County Grand Lake and Queens County Kent County...
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Canadian and United States history buffs can visit Campobello Island later in July for an enriching trip. The Roosevelt Campobello International Park is celebrating its 60th anniversary from July 22 to 31. The park’s commission has created a series of events and activities designed to celebrate...
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by Brad PerrySaint John police are investigating a break-in and theft at a west side business. It happened in the 390 block of Lancaster Avenue between June 24 and 25. Cash and a money counter were stolen and the building was damaged during the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saint...
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by Randy ThomsPremier Doug Ford denies he wants to sell off the LCBO. Concern with plans to expand beer and wine sales is a key issue in a six-day-old strike by unionized LCBO workers. Speaking for the first time since members of the Ontario Public Services Employees Union walked off the job last week, Ford...
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by Tara ClowSome Riverview residents are raising concerns over water quality. Jennifer Langille lives on Grandhill Drive and presented photos of brown water to councillors. “For years, Grandhill has had poor quality water, so much so that the fire hydrants are regularly flushed on a weekly and sometimes...
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