by Tara ClowJanson Bryan Baker is facing two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Bernard and Rose Marie Saulnier. The court has heard they were shot and killed in their Dieppe, New Brunswick home in 2019. The trial began on Tuesday with opening statements from the Crown, but was delayed on...
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by Alex AllanThe RCMP are asking for the public’s help after a home invasion in Moncton that sent a resident to the hospital. Officers were called to a home on McSweeney Avenue at about 2:15 p.m. on December 26. Police said two men forced their way inside the residence and assaulted a person who was later...
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by Alex AllanMany Canadians are worried about dementia but still hesitate to seek help, according to new polling released by the Alzheimer Society of Canada. The organization reported that a Leger survey of 1,606 adults found high levels of concern about dementia, along with persistent stigma that...
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Port Hawkesbury Mayor Brenda Chisholm-Beaton says last year was a busy and progressive for the town. She says the governance, infrastructure, community and economic development, and municipal services achievements of 2025 paved the way for further growth in 2026. “What gets me excited and hard...
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A section of Highway 103 is closed. RCMP say the stretch between Exits 11 and 12 near Maitland will be closed for an extended period of time. It’s due to a collision. Drivers can take a detour onto Highway 325. Road Closure: Due to a motor vehicle collision, Hwy. 103 near #Maitland, between...
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by Tara ClowA contract has been awarded for a major construction, renovation and expansion project at Université de Moncton. CIMA+, which is one of Canada’s largest privately owned engineering consulting firms, will act as the lead for this project. It’s for a major expansion of the gymnasium and sports...
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It’s time to finish Highway 101. That’s the message from the Warden of the Municipality of Digby, Linda Gregory. She says the 25 kilometre stretch between Marshalltown and Weymouth features speeding drivers (maximum is 90km/h). The highway runs through a residential area, and is not currently on...
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by Alex AllanA small drop in fuel prices is expected in New Brunswick, according to an industry source. Regular self‑serve gasoline is forecast to fall by less than one cent per litre, while diesel is expected to drop by two cents per litre on Thursday night. Maximum prices currently range from $1.33 per...
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Black History Month honouring the experiences, achievements and contributions of Black communities happens this February. This year’s theme is “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries.” Minister of Canadian...
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Get ready for increased tourism in Antigonish! The Antigonish Tourism Association has appointed Lynne DeLorey as their first Director of Tourism. She tells our newsroom there’s unlimited reasons to plan a visit, including events, beaches, trails, restaurants, accommodations and day trips. “We...
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