RCMP say the eastbound lane of Highway 2 in Moncton that’s between Elmwood Drive and Caledonia Road is currently closed due to a collision. They ask that you avoid the area and plan to use an alternate route.
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by Caitlin SnowHalifax Water has submitted a new rate adjustment to the regulatory board, that would see another hike to your bill. The utility says it’s asking for an increase of 18.1 per cent for 2026, which would be 12.1 per cent this month and 6 per cent in April. Halifax Water says it needed to make a...
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Imagine buying directly from local farmers and receiving a discount. That is becoming a reality for Nova Scotians, according to the government. They say the Nova Scotia Loyal program will soon offer a 10 per cent discount when buying locally grown, fresh food from participating producers. “With...
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by Alex AllanA messy winter storm is expected to move across much of New Brunswick. Environment Canada said the system will arrive Sunday morning and continue into the night. The special weather statement covers Fredericton and Southern York County, Oromocto and Sunbury County, Grand Lake and Queens County,...
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by Tara ClowRemember Jersey Shore? Paramount+ is bringing it to Canada, sort of. Ten Canadians with larger-than-life personalities will be featured on ‘Canada Shore’. Three of them are from Atlantic Canada. Emmy is an aesthetician from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Keyaira is a dog groomer from Halifax, Nova...
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by NewsA cannabis seizure in Digby. Two men were issued tickets on Tuesday after an inspection of what RCMP call an ‘illegal storefront’ on Highway 303. It’s the second time the location had been searched in the last month, police say their investigation is ongoing. Hashish, cash, unstamped tobacco,...
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by Caitlin SnowRoughly 1,500 Nova Scotia Power customers are in the dark in Bedford, Friday afternoon, after a crash. According to the utility’s outage map, the area affected stretches from the Bedford Common through toward Akerley Blvd. The estimated restoration time is about 6 p.m. Our crews are...
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by Tara ClowThere’s an increased use of fireplaces, wood stoves and wood-fired furnaces in the wintertime. The question is, have you had your chimney cleaned? Moncton Fire Deputy Chief Keith Guptill says creosote can build up in the flue, “It really can create a lot of issues. If enough wood-burning product...
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by NewsA 69-year-old Yarmouth man has been charged with sex offences dating back to mid 90s. The investigation started in December, when a person reported the historical assault by a man known to them. The man was arrested Wednesday after a search by Town RCMP. The search turned up child sexual abuse...
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by Tara ClowFrontline RCMP officers in New Brunswick have begun wearing new uniforms. The navy blue uniform shirts were introduced in December, but they officially became a part of the dress code in 2026. This is part of the ongoing efforts to modernize the RCMP uniform. During the transition period, the...
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