by Brad PerryThe City of Saint John is warning about a new text message scam targeting parking customers. Some customers have received fraudulent text messages requesting they pay an overdue parking ticket. “Those who have clicked the link to pay for the tickets have had their bank accounts drained,” Mayor...
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by Evan TaylorThe Coast Guard has begun work to remove three derelict ships from the LaHave River in Bridgewater which comes as welcome news according to the town’s Mayor. The Hannah Atlantic, Ryan Atlantic II (Cape Rouge) and Rupert Brand VI have been mainstays on the town’s waterfront for over a decade...
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by Brad PerryA new 60-bed nursing home has been announced for Kent County. The facility will be constructed in the Champdoré community of Saint-Antoine. Comfort Life Network will build and operate the new nursing home, the province announced Monday. The non-profit organization already operates several...
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by Brad PerryThe Burchill wind energy project in Saint John is marking one full year in operation. The 10-turbine project in Lorneville celebrated its official grand opening on June 6, 2023. It can produce 42 megawatts of power, enough to supply up to 15 per cent of the city’s energy needs. Ryan Mitchell,...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay’s initial Housing Accelerator Fund grant programs are now accepting applications. In February, the city received federal approval to receive up to $20.7 million in funding from the Housing Accelerator Fund to support the development of over 600 new housing units over the next three...
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by Tara ClowThe Insurance Bureau of Canada has released its list of the top seven costliest cities for auto theft in Atlantic Canada. Moncton theft claims costs surged 270 per cent between 2018 and 2023, and Fredericton saw an increase of 231 per cent over the same period. “While auto theft may seem like a...
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by Chloe HannanThunder Bay residents are fighting the increase of parking fees. As of June 1, city parking meters require a $2 minimum spend, which buys one hour of parking. A petition created by the Waterfront District Business Improvement Area (BIA) hopes to enable 15 and 30 minute parking options. There are...
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by Tara ClowA new program at the Moncton Hospital to provide patient treatment for those with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. Deep brain stimulation involves implanting a device in the brain. It sends electrical impulses that can alleviate symptoms and help relieve various neurological...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay Fire Rescue has a new Fire Chief. David Paxton is assuming the role. Paxton has been the Acting Fire Chief since February following the retirement of his predecessor Greg Hankkio. The new chief has been a part of fire rescue since 1998, starting his career as a 1st Class Professional...
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by Tara ClowA popular Moncton attraction has closed. TreeGo Moncton Adventures posted on social media earlier today that after 17 years it has permanently shut down. It also thanked its customers, staff and the public for their support. TreeGo Moncton has also been removed from the website shared with a...
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