by Brad PerryA provincewide burn ban remains in effect for New Brunswick. It was first issued Wednesday amid the first heat wave of the year. The Department of Natural Resources said no burning will be allowed until at least 2 p.m. Friday. Individual municipalities have their own restrictions, so you should...
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by Chloe HannanThe Coalition of Waverley Park is hosting an old-fashioned picnic to celebrate its birthday. There will be live music and multiple activities at the park, including performances by the Roy Coran Big Band and Rodney Brown. The Thunder Bay Clown Club will be there with games and facepainting for...
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by Tara ClowA local group advocating for low and moderate income tenants wants action from landlords and the City of Moncton. ACORN held an awareness rally at 185 McSweeney Avenue this week. Co-Chair Peter Jongeneelen says tenants claim there is a bedbug infestation and something needs to be done. “In...
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by Brad PerryThere is a new person in charge of the Saint John Police Force — but just for one day. Sophia Lord was sworn in as chief during a ceremony at police headquarters on Thursday. The seven-year-old student won the Chief for a Day contest that was held earlier this year. Lord had to submit an essay...
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by Caitlin SnowPort Hawkesbury Council has made a move to have their voices heard about the main thoroughfare in town. They approved a motion Tuesday, to return Reeves Street back to four lanes. The roadway is a provincial highway administered by the Department of Public Works. After a meeting June 14, with...
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by CJ GoaterThe Nishnawbe Aski Police Service has prevented roughly $20,000 of illegal drugs from being distributed in Sandy Lake First Nation. Early Wednesday morning NAPS officers executed two search warrants in the community. During the search, the drugs along with cash, an imitation firearm, and drug...
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by Caitlin SnowA Wentworth man is wanted under a province-wide arrest warrant. Cumberland County District RCMP say they responded to a report of a collision involving a truck and an ATV in the 1200 block of Pugwash River Rd. It was just before 6:30 p.m. on June 13 in Pugwash River. The driver, and only person...
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by Brad PerryExpect another increase at the fuel pumps this week in New Brunswick. An industry source says gasoline prices will rise by around one cent on Thursday night. Diesel users will feel more pain, with prices expected to jump by around four cents. Currently, New Brunswickers are paying a maximum of...
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by Brad PerryCanadian actor Donald Sutherland has died at the age of 88 after a lengthy illness. His son, Kiefer Sutherland, confirmed the news in a social media post on Thursday. Sutherland was born in Saint John, N.B., and spent his teenage years in Bridgewater, N.S. He landed his first part-time job at...
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by CJ GoaterThree people were sent to hospital following a collision at the intersection of Highway 11/17 and John Street. Emergency services received reports about the collision just after noon on Wednesday. A transport truck had struck multiple vehicles in the intersection. The truck driver has been...
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