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RCMP bring in police dogs, aircraft to help find missing woman
Posted 2 July 2024

RCMP bring in police dogs, aircraft to help find missing woman

The search continues for a 54-year-old woman reported missing in northeastern New Brunswick. Guylaine Dugas was last seen walking near a gas station in Shippagan around 1 p.m. Sunday. There has been no sign of her since, which has police and the woman’s family concerned for her well-being. RCMP...

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Community group wants more consultations on Argyle aquaculture sites
Posted 2 July 2024

Community group wants more consultations on Argyle aquaculture sites

Next steps are coming to bring more aquaculture to Argyle. In April, the province and Municipality of Argyle announced six of 53 pre-approved sites in Lobster Bay were open for bids. Fourteen proposals from nine different companies or individuals were received before the mid-June deadline....

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Organizers prepare for 75th Shediac Lobster Festival
Posted 2 July 2024

Organizers prepare for 75th Shediac Lobster Festival

Thousands will flock to Shediac later this week for an annual festival that has been around for 75 years. Opening day for the Shediac Lobster Festival is Friday and it will run until July 14 this year. Pascal Haché, president of the festival, said they have some big musical acts lined up. “Our...

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Lobsters stolen from Dipper Harbour wharf
Posted 2 July 2024

Lobsters stolen from Dipper Harbour wharf

Hundreds of pounds of lobster have been taken from the Dipper Harbour wharf. Misty Harbour Seafood said its lobster car was broken into on Sunday night. Around 800 pounds of lobster was taken, according to the Saint John-based business. A lobster car is a slatted container where live lobsters...

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Canada Day fireworks postponed in Shelburne County
Posted 2 July 2024

Canada Day fireworks postponed in Shelburne County

A rescheduling of some Canada Day events in Shelburne County due to rain. The fireworks and parade in Clark’s Harbour will now be held Wednesday night. Lockeport’s fireworks and family dance will also be postponed to another date. Fireworks were able to be held as scheduled in Yarmouth, Clare...

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Trudeau needs to resign as party leader: N.B. Liberal MP
Posted 2 July 2024

Trudeau needs to resign as party leader: N.B. Liberal MP

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to resign as party leader, according to one New Brunswick Liberal MP. Wayne Long made the comments in a post on social media and in an email to the Liberal caucus. Long is the first member of the Liberal caucus to openly call for Trudeau’s resignation after...

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Halifax to publish info from new rental registry
Posted 1 July 2024

Halifax to publish info from new rental registry

Halifax will publish some information collected through the rental registry, a place for landlords to register their properties. City staff previously said the information would not be publicly available, but that they would consider making it available in the future. “Currently, we are...

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Boil water order issued for massive area of HRM
Posted 1 July 2024

Boil water order issued for massive area of HRM

Halifax Water has issued a massive boil water order for most of the municipality. People in Halifax, Dartmouth, Cole Harbour, Middle and Lower Sackville, Bedford, Beaver Bank, Timberlea, Spryfield, Hammonds Plains and Herring Cove. The boil order was issued because of a power interruption at the...

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PHOTOS: Canada Day parade in Saint Andrews
Posted 1 July 2024

PHOTOS: Canada Day parade in Saint Andrews

The weather could not have been better for Canada Day celebrations in Saint Andrews. Residents and visitors alike lined Water Street for the annual Canada Day parade. It was one of many events taking place in the seaside community to celebrate Canada’s 157th birthday. 2024 Canada Day...

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Pedestrian killed after train collision in Moncton
Posted 1 July 2024

Pedestrian killed after train collision in Moncton

One person has died after being struck by a train in downtown Moncton, according to RCMP. Emergency crews were called to the area of Victoria and Robinson streets around 6:10 a.m. Monday. Sgt. Stéfane Paré-Lemire told our newsroom that the victim died at the scene from their injuries. Several...

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