by Tara ClowA dinner theatre in downtown Moncton is turning to the public for help. McSweeney’s took to social media on Thursday after a break-in this week. They say three of their guitars and other gear were taken. This comes just as they are getting ready for their new musical show. They’re asking for...
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A homicide victim’s monument has been vandalized in Digby County. The stone for Vernon Doucet had been removed from its location at a cemetery in Comeauville and spray painted. RCMP in Meteghan believe it’s related to this week’s announcement of charges in Doucet’s death. He died in hospital in...
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by Brad PerryCanada’s economy grew in April after remaining unchanged the previous month. Statistics Canada said real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.3 per cent. The latest report, released Friday, shows rebounds in several industries contributed to the gain. Wholesale trade, manufacturing, and...
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Canada Day celebrations are coming to Digby County. In Clare, festivities at Le Richelieu from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a BBQ, face painting, a slip-and-slide, games, races and more. Fireworks will be shot off at dusk near the Meteghan Wharf. Weymouth will host their 75th annual Canada Day...
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The province is encouraged to see a spike in passenger numbers on the Nova Scotia-to-Maine ferry. According to Bay Ferries, bookings on ‘the CAT’ are up 18 percent compared to this time last year. Over 23,000 have booked travel on the ferry for 2024. Minister Greg Morrow, speaking on behalf of...
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Funding for rink repairs in Mabou. MLA Allan MacMaster announced the Mabou District and Athletic Club will get over $89,000 from the province. It’s for roof and window repairs at the arena, as well as electrical upgrades. The building is 53 years old. MacMaster says the rink holds a lot of...
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by Brad PerryAn increase in break-ins and thefts has residents in Fundy Shores growing frustrated. The mayor and council have arranged a community meeting with the RCMP next week. Mayor Denny Cogswell said they requested a meeting with the Mounties this past spring. “It stemmed a little bit more from some...
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by Tara ClowA Riverview man is dead after a crash in Fundy National Park. The 22-year-old died in the single-vehicle crash on Route 114 in an area between Shepody Road and Wolfe Lake. RCMP says the collision happened at around 4:20 pm on Thursday. The driver died at the scene. The passenger suffered...
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Plan for traffic disruptions in the HRM as residents celebrate our nation’s birthday on July 1st. Canada Day parades are planned for downtown Halifax, North Preston, Lower Sackville and Lakeview. The municipality advises to expect delays on Monday and use an alternative route whenever possible....
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by Caitlin SnowThe province is going to foot the tuition bill if you want to become a paramedic or emergency medical responder– a new role that works alongside paramedics, to help keep more of them on the road. In return paramedics must work in the province for four years and the emergency medical responders,...
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