by Brad PerryA New Brunswick Conservative MP is pushing to bring back mandatory jail time for drug offences. Fundy Royal MP Rob Moore introduced a private member’s bill in the House of Commons on Wednesday. “The bill before us would target the criminals who are fuelling an industry that is built on pain,...
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A major milestone for a business in Barrington Passage. Wilson’s Home Hardware is celebrating their 100th anniversary. Owner Mike Wilson says it’s incredible to experience this with the team. “A lot of appreciation to a lot of people over the course of the last 100 years, and to everyone who has...
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Halifax Regional Police continue to investigate a murder that happened in Dartmouth two years ago. The second anniversary of the homicide of Nelson Tyrelle Beals was June 11th. Early that morning in 2022, officers responded to a report of shots fired on Viscaya Place and found 34-year-old...
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First Nations could have a bigger share of the lucrative elver fishery. The federal government sent a letter to license holders this week, saying they’re considering upping the quota to 50 percent from 28. It would be taken from current license holders without compensation. Stanley King with the...
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by Brad PerryThe municipal electric utility in Saint John is moving to explore solar energy options in the city. Saint John Energy announced Thursday that it has issued a request for expressions of interest. The utility is seeking proposals from those interested in developing a solar farm and selling the...
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by Tim Davidson44 percent of Dryden’s infrastructure, things like sewer, water, roads and bridges, are in good to very good condition. But a new report shows that 36 percent is in poor to very poor condition. Hemson Contracting has released a report on the city’s asset management plan. City treasurer Steven...
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by Tara ClowOutdoor enthusiasts with a passion for wheels now have a place to go in the north end. A grand opening for the YMCA Moncton North All-Wheels Park will be held next week. It is located between the playground and Twin Oaks Drive. This new space is for roller skaters, skateboarders, scooters, and...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Lake of the Woods Campus of Confederation College will be undergoing renovations. It’s to create a new four thousand square foot child care center. The Kenora District Services Board says it has reached an agreement with Con College for 49 new child care spaces. That includes 10 infant...
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by Tim DavidsonAnother sign that summer is just around the corner. The City of Kenora says the Rotary Splash Park is set to re-open today. It will run from 9am until 7pm daily. There is no charge to use the Splash Park, which will close sometime in mid-September.
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by Tim DavidsonAn apartment fire on the city’s southside is under investigation. The blaze broke out just before 11 am yesterday on Lincoln Street. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue says fire fighters notice heavy, black smoke coming from the rear of the six story building. The fire was located on the first floor and...
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