by NewsSix people are injured, two in critical condition after a three-vehicle collision in Mount Uniacke. RCMP say it was on Highway 1 near Richard John Drive just before 11 a.m., Thursday. The roadway is shut down with a vehicle collision reconstructionist on scene. Those injured have been taken to...
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by Brad PerryIt is described by organizers as a shining celebration of Greater Saint John’s rich cultural tapestry. The sixth International Culture Fest takes place along Water Street during the New Brunswick Day weekend. Mohamed Bagha, managing director of the Saint John Newcomers Centre, said they are...
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by Tara ClowUpgrades will be done in Highland Park in Salisbury thanks to joint funding from three levels of government. Those improvements include: A new amphitheatre for year-round events. It will include a commemorative plaque paying tribute to the community anniversary (in English, French, and...
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by Chloe HannanThunder Bay residents will begin using recycling carts to place recycling at the curb. Blue bags will no longer be accepted as of July 1, 2024. Cart delivery to residential household addresses by GFL Environmental Inc. was completed on schedule in May and early June. GFL is responsible for...
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by Brad PerryMore Canadians are now eligible to apply for the federal dental care plan as of Thursday. The federal program now includes adults with disabilities and children under the age of 18. “With today’s announcement, around another 1.2 million more Canadians will soon have access to affordable dental...
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by Tara ClowA new partnership will help support local food and beverage offerings in New Brunswick. Savour NB Chair Blair Hyslop says an initiative like this is long overdue. “New Brunswick is actually the last province in Canada to have a Saveur NB food and beverage partnership. So if you think about Taste...
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by Evan TaylorThe 122-year-old Astor Theatre in Liverpool is planning to install an HVAC system, which was revealed at this week’s annual general meeting. The Astor Theatre board announced plans to launch a capital fundraising campaign to finance the HVAC system and other upgrades needed at the historic...
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by Chloe HannanCommunity members and visitors are invited to attend Canada on the Waterfront at Marina Park. The activities will begin at 6 a.m. on July 1 with a Sunrise Ceremony, and the main events will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. This includes cultural performances, dancing and live music, and food and...
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by Brad PerryOne team and four individual athletes will be recognized in Saint John coming up this fall. The Greater Saint John Sports Hall of Fame announced its latest inductees on Thursday. Among them is the 1961 Saint John YMCA Flyers men’s basketball team, which captured the provincial, regional and...
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by NewsThree Nova Scotians are receiving a prestigious honour. They have been appointed the Order of Canada from The Governor General, Mary Simon. The three are: Sylvia D. Hamilton, C.M., O.N.S., Grand Pre, Nova Scotia Sylvia D. Hamilton is an esteemed filmmaker, writer, poet and artist based in Nova...
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