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New Associate Coach named to the Moncton Wildcats
Posted 17 June 2024

New Associate Coach named to the Moncton Wildcats

The Moncton Wildcats have added another experienced name to their hockey operations. Dustin Friesen joins the team as the Associate Coach. Friesen was Head Coach of the Prairie Hockey Academy U18 Prep team of the Canadian Sport School Hockey League (CSSHL) for the last three seasons. He also...

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TSB investigating the cause of a float plane crash in Red Lake
Posted 17 June 2024

TSB investigating the cause of a float plane crash in Red Lake

The Transportation Saftey Board says it’s sending two investigators to Red Lake to look into the crash of a float plane. The De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver aircraft, operated by Canadian Fly-In Fishing Service, went down Sunday morning around 7:00. Five people were taken to hospital for treatment of...

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Road closed in James River after crash
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Posted 17 June 2024

Road closed in James River after crash

A section of the road in James River is closed after a crash. Police say traffic in both direction is being blocked on Highway 4 in Antigonish County. No other details are known.

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Ignite gets funding to help with energy efficiency in fishing sector
Posted 17 June 2024

Ignite gets funding to help with energy efficiency in fishing sector

Funding towards energy efficiency in the province’s fishing sector. Ignite Atlantic was awarded $150,000 to support electric vessel conversion in Digby and Sheet Harbour. CEO Doug Jones says they want to make sure the investments make sense around the diversity of marine vessels. “We thought by...

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Cape Breton Eagles to recap draft in Sydney
Posted 17 June 2024

Cape Breton Eagles to recap draft in Sydney

The Cape Breton Eagles will be holding a town hall draft recap in Sydney. On Monday evening, management will discuss the 2024 QMJHL draft and what to expect for the rest of the off-season. They’ll also make an announcement on the hiring of two new team members. The Eagles dealt the first overall...

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Heavy police presence in Bedford, searching for man after traffic stop
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Posted 17 June 2024

Heavy police presence in Bedford, searching for man after traffic stop

A heavy police presence in Bedford after a traffic stop. Police say it was around 9:20 a.m. Monday, when they stopped a car on the Bedford Highway and Meadowbrook Drive. The driver ran away when they found a weapon. Officers and police dogs are in the area searching for the driver. He is...

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Drug bust in Sioux Lookout
Posted 17 June 2024

Drug bust in Sioux Lookout

The Sioux Lookout OPP have arrested two people on drug charges following an investigation. Last Wednesday around noon, were called to a local hotel. While officers were responding, the officers located to people who were breaching their court orders. Through their investigation they discovered a...

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Grand Council Treaty #3 declares nation-wide state of emergency
Posted 17 June 2024

Grand Council Treaty #3 declares nation-wide state of emergency

A mental health and addictions state of emergency has been declared across the Treaty #3 territory. The declaration escalates the nation-wide mental health and substance use crisis, determined by resolution CA-23-23 passed at the 2023 Fall Assembly. Issues with addiction and mental health have...

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Infrastructure upgrades coming to Digby, Annapolis
Posted 17 June 2024

Infrastructure upgrades coming to Digby, Annapolis

An announcement in Digby. At 12:30 p.m. the province is expected to talk about upgrades to water, sidewalk and generators for Digby and Annapolis counties. Local MLA Jill Balser will join Digby Mayor Ben Cleveland and Warden of Annapolis County Alex Morrison for the announcement. It’s happening...

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Major upgrades coming to Saint John’s Charlotte Street
Posted 17 June 2024

Major upgrades coming to Saint John’s Charlotte Street

A major construction project along a busy uptown Saint John street is expected to begin in the coming weeks. The work will see full closures and lane reductions along Charlotte Street between Union Street and King Square South. City staff held an open house last week to give residents and...

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