by NewsFirefighters had to rush to a significant house fire in West Bedford. It broke out Saturday evening at a two storey, four unit row of town homes on Helen Creighton Court. The blaze started at an end unit and firefighters were able to keep it from spreading in an area with many homes close...
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by Caitlin SnowFirefighters are battling a house fire in the Porters Lake area. Multiple reports say it is on Meadowview Drive. The fire department tells our newsroom when crews arrived on scene Saturday afternoon, the house was fully engulfed in flames. Crews remain on scene and no word yet on what started...
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Some residents in the Red Lake area will need to boil their water. The order is in place if you live in Balmertown, Cochenour, McKenzie Island and McMarmac. The municipality indicates it is due to problems at the water treatment plant in Cochenour. “The safety of the drinking water cannot be...
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by Tara ClowHistory could be made on Monday night. The Edmonton Oilers are heading back to Florida to take the ice against the Panthers in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final. Edmonton Oilers fans dancing in the streets This comes after a big win at Rogers Place in Edmonton Friday night 5 to 1 over the Panthers...
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by Randy ThomsThe agency that watches over Ontario’s electricity needs says the province has an adequate supply that will take it well into next year. The Independent Electricity System Operator forecasts the demand for electricity to increase by 1% this year, with a further hike of 2.9% in 2025. The IESO...
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by Tara ClowA well-known Canadian businessman has passed away. James K. (J.K.) Irving was the Chairman of J.D. Irving, Limited, which is based in Saint John, New Brunswick. His family announced his passing on Friday. He was 96 years old. Irving was born on March 20, 1928, in Saint John, New Brunswick. He...
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by Randy ThomsA report from the University of Toronto raises concern about lead in some schools and daycares across the province. The University’s Investigation Journalism Bureau found that 13% of all tests of drinking water conducted over the last five years exceeded the Health Canada guidelines. Five per...
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by Brad PerryImproperly muffled vehicles are impacting people enjoying the outdoors, according to a Saint John councillor. David Hickey wants police to provide an update on how the city’s excessive noise bylaw is being enforced. Hickey, who chairs council’s public safety committee, introduced a motion during...
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by Brad PerryDo not be worried if your water is discoloured in Saint John over the next day or so. Saint John Water says they are conducting repair work on a major water line. “Customers may notice a temporary minor discolouration to their water, which is expected to clear up over the next 12-24 hours. The...
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by Caitlin SnowMore blue green algae found in HRM. The province says they have received a report about Lake William in Waverley. This is one of several lakes in the province already reported with the blooms so far this month. The province says blue-green algae can be toxic and possibly fatal for pets, if...
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