The province is taking steps to curb the use of cellphones in schools. Starting in September, students must turn off their cellphones during class time and store them out of sight. Elementary school students will have to store their phone away for the entire day. Middle and high school students...
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Two big winners in the QEII Home Lottery have lots to celebrate. According to Wednesday’s announcement, Charles Naugle of Mineville has won the $1.8 million grand prize showhome in Glen Arbour plus $50,000 cash. Tom Cogswell of Kingston has won the 50-50 jackpot for more than $900,000. In May,...
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by Brad PerryThe prime minister says there are no words to describe the immensity of debt we owe to those who fought in the Battle of Normandy. Justin Trudeau was one of several dignitaries who spoke during a commemoration ceremony at Juno Beach to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. “On the battlefield,...
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by Brad PerryA crash near Fredericton has claimed the life of a 34-year-old man from Rusagonis. First responders were called to Route 2 in the New Market area just before 8 a.m. on May 27 “The crash is believed to have occurred when the driver lost control of the vehicle, which then crashed and caught fire,”...
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by Tim DavidsonThe province is being challenged to increase mental health funding for students in northwestern Ontario. Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa says a report from the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario finds that 77 percent of teachers have experienced violence in the classroom. “Teachers working...
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A popular former teacher and New Democratic Party MLA has died. Bill Estabrooks was 76. He taught and was a school administrator in the Halifax area for a number of years. Estabrooks represented the Timberlea-Prospect riding from 1998 to 2013. He served as a minister for several departments...
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by Brad PerryThe premier’s top spokesperson plans to take on the Liberal leader in the next provincial election. Nicolle Carlin is expected to be acclaimed as the Progressive Conservative candidate in Fredericton South-Silverwood on Thursday night. Also running there are Liberal Leader Susan Holt and CUPE...
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by Tim DavidsonFor the second time in two years a section of Coker Road is being closed due to flooding. The area from Kelly Road to the east side of Rice Bay is being closed today. This is due to the rising water levels of Black Sturgeon Lake. Following the closure, the Rice Bay water level will be monitored....
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by Chloe HannanIncreasing water levels of Black Sturgeon Lake will close roads today. Coker Road from Kelly Road to the east side of Rice Bay will be closed until levels recede. Following the closure, the Rice Bay water level will be monitored and inspected until all roads can re-open safely. The city will...
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by Brad PerryA coroner’s inquest has made four recommendations to improve safety at New Brunswick salvage sites. Darrell Richards was injured at the American Iron and Metal (AIM) facility in west Saint John on June 30, 2022, and died in the hospital the next day. Richards suffered life-threatening injuries...
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