Improvements for the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame. The province announced $2.5 million toward renovations, which will increase the size of the space inside Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. It will be fully accessible with an elevator and upgraded washrooms. President and CEO Bruce Rainnie says...
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by Caitlin SnowArts and Health Antigonish, (AHA), is looking for your input on childcare. There is an anonymous survey to collect information on various aspects of childcare, including your family’s current situation, preferences, challenges and priorities. The organization says input will help with any future...
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by CJ GoaterThe Dryden Regional Health Centre has announced a new partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police to support community mental health and addiction crises. A Mobile Crisis Response Team is being established with funds from the Ministry of the Solicitor General. The new team will see OPP...
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by Tara ClowIf you like to keep up with Moncton City Council, you’ll want to take note of a few changes for the summer. Council chambers are undergoing audio-visual renovations this summer and will be closed until the end of September. Not to worry though, public meetings will still be going ahead. July’s...
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by Brad PerryAn 18-year-old is in intensive care after being assaulted by several people in northern New Brunswick, according to police. Mounties say the incident happened at an event in Tremblay, near Bathurst, early last Wednesday. The victim was taken to the hospital with what police describe as serious...
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A potential exposure to Hepatitis A in Amherst. Public health says they’re investigating a confirmed case, but risk to the public is low. They’re asking anyone who ate or drank food at the Tim Hortons on Albion Street from May 30 to June 14 to monitor any symptoms. The symptoms are generally...
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by Brad PerryWork has begun on an expansion project for the Kennebecais Regional Police Force. It is meant to give officers more space in their nearly 20-year-old building in Quispamsis. Town council heard last week that the $3.7-million project is currently around $976,000 under budget. Chief Steve Gourdeau...
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A 40-year-old man is dead after a crash in the Annapolis Valley. The single-vehicle collision happened around midnight Sunday on Highway 8 in Maitland Bridge. The car left the road, hit a power pole and ended up in the ditch. The man from Italy Cross was pronounced dead at the scene. RCMP say...
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by Tim DavidsonTwo people have been arrested following an investigation by the Dryden OPP’s ATV patrol. Officers stopped a three wheeler last Thursday just before noon. Both of the people were found not to be in compliance of a release order. Police says they were also driving the ATV without any insurance,...
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by Brad PerryReal estate activity in New Brunswick remains active, according to the province’s real estate board. Monthly figures released by the New Brunswick Real Estate Board showed 978 units were sold in May. While that was down five per cent compared to last year, it marked the fifth straight...
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