by Tara ClowMoncton firefighters now have a new collective agreement. The deal will see 115 International Association of Firefighters Local 999 members receive a 16.4 per cent wage increase per year over four years. It was ratified last night by the Moncton City Council. Housekeeping items and changes to...
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by NewsThe court case involving Thunder Bay’s former police chief is back in court on Tuesday. Sylvie Hauth is facing four charges stemming from an investigation into allegations of misconduct. The charges relate to obstruction and breach of trust after a wide-ranging investigation. Hauth has yet to...
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by Jacob MooreBlue-green algae season is already underway, with the most recent sighting in Penhorn Lake in Dartmouth. It’s a popular spot for people to walk their dogs, and the Department of Environment says blue-green algae can be dangerous and potentially fatal for dogs when it produces toxins. The toxins...
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by Evan TaylorThe community food pantry operated by the Lions Club has moved to a new location. It can now be found behind the Community Services building located at 99 High Street. The Bridgewater Lions Club community pantry is now located at 99 High Street behind the community services building. Photo:...
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by Brad PerrySaint John police say a man wanted in an alleged robbery last fall has been arrested in Moncton. Police said a woman confronted a man leaving a security-locked building on Prince Edward Street on Sept. 26. “The woman took a photo of the man using her cell phone to alert her landlord. The suspect...
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by Randy ThomsFifteen people from the Fort Frances area are now making court dates. All were wanted on outstanding warrants. OPP arrested the individuals as part of an exercise known as Warrant Return. The individuals are facing a variety of charges, including theft, drug trafficking, assault, and impaired...
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by NewsThe MP for Halifax is stepping away from federal politics but might have his eye on another job. Andy Fillmore broke the news in Ottawa as rumours swirl he is set to run for mayor. Fillmore has held the riding since 2015 and worked with the city prior to being elected. He has yet to make his...
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by Randy ThomsThe International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board says Rainy Lake is back to within its preferred lake level. An increase in the outflow at the dam on Rainy River helped bring the lake level back down. Recent rain had pushed both Rainy and Namakan Lakes to well outside their rule curves....
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by Evan TaylorRCMP in Lunenburg County are alerting the public after a string of thefts where items were stolen from boats in the water. Police say the thefts occurred between June 6 and June 16, with most believed to have occurred during early morning hours. The primary target was outboard motors, but other...
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New Brunswick’s only 50-metre pool is gearing up for some long-awaited upgrades. The Canada Games Aquatic Centre will undergo around $335,000 worth of work. It includes $134,000 from the province and $112,000 from the city, with the rest coming from the Greater Saint John Regional Facilities...
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