by Jacob MooreThe strike between WestJet and its air mechanics has ended after they reached a second tentative collective agreement. Members of the Aircraft mechanics Fraternal Association will return to work as scheduled, according to a news release from the airline. “The damage to Canadians and our airline...
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by Jacob MooreAs a strike enters its third day for the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, WestJet airlines has canceled 424 flights for Sunday. Since the strike began Friday, a total of 832 flights WestJet flights in Canada have been canceled, according to a news release from the airline company....
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by Jacob MooreA 65-year-old man, Michael Mackinnon, from Riverview, was reported missing Sunday. Police and his family are worried because he has a medical condition that can make him appear confused, according to a news release from RCMP. He was reported missing at about 2 p.m., around the intersection of...
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by Jacob MooreA 41-year-old man from Tatamagouche faces attempted murder charges after police say he stabbed someone early Sunday morning. RCMP say a man called around 2:30 a.m. and said he stabbed a woman he knew at a home on Highway 246, near the 3000 block. Police arrested the man at the scene and gave the...
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by Randy ThomsThere will be no Canada Day fireworks in Fort Frances on Monday. Organizers says the forecast for bad weather is prompting the early decision to cancel. No other Canada Day activities have yet been impacted. There is also no makeup date yet as to when the fireworks will be lit.
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by Brad PerryA former New Brunswick Liberal MLA and cabinet minister has been named the country’s next senator. Victor Boudreau was appointed as an independent senator by the governor general, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced late Friday. “Mr. Boudreau’s experience in a broad range of portfolios will...
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by Brad PerryMany businesses will be closed on Monday to mark Canada Day. Grocery stores, malls, and big-box stores will be closed, but many drug stores will be open. The Saint John City Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. NB Liquor and Cannabis NB stores will be closed, but agency liquor outlets will...
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by Brad PerryMany businesses will be closed on Monday to mark Canada Day. Grocery stores, malls, and big-box stores will be closed, but many drug stores will be open. NB Liquor and Cannabis NB stores will be closed, but agency liquor outlets will be open. Banks, post offices, and all government offices will...
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by Brad PerryMany businesses will be closed on Monday to mark Canada Day. Grocery stores, malls, and big-box stores will be closed, but many drug stores will be open. NB Liquor and Cannabis NB stores will be closed, but agency liquor outlets will be open. Banks, post offices, and all government offices will...
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by Brad PerryWestJet aircraft mechanics have walked off the job just one day after their contract dispute was sent to binding arbitration. The airline said the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association began strike action as of 7:30 p.m. ET Friday. “The government has officially stepped in to provide binding...
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