by Brad PerryA former NHLer is joining the hockey operations team at the Moncton Wildcats. Paul Boutilier has been named a defensive consultant, the team announced Wednesday. “His experience and work in player development is revered across the hockey world, but more importantly he is a person whose values...
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Crosby Foods will now be able to ship product in and out of its liquid bulk terminal at Port Saint John by rail thanks to a federal investment announced Wednesday. The company received a $708,000 repayable contribution through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) to build a rail spur...
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by Jacob MooreThe Downtown Halifax Business Commission wants to make big changes to the downtown, according to their 2030 vision report. They want to see more old office buildings turned into housing, new art venues, a new art gallery and increasing the trips from ferries and making trips free, according to...
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by Randy ThomsEmo Mayor Harold McQuaker took his turn at testifying at the Human Rights Tribunal in a complaint brought against his community by Borderland Pride. The hearing is being conducted virtually, with McQuaker speaking from the municipal council meeting room. He began with an amendment to clarify his...
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by Caitlin SnowA big announcement on cellphone use in schools, Thursday morning. The province says Minister of Education Becky Druhan will make the announcement . This comes after not only a large-scale consultation in Nova Scotia, but follows Ontario after they made their announcement on new restrictions in...
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The province is giving diversion funding to 14 organizations. It helps those who are homeless or at risk with things like overdue power bills and rent. Seven organizations in the HRM will receive funding, the others will be spread through rural areas. They include Bridgewater and Queens County,...
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The Wedgeport Legion will hold a D-Day service. It’s happening Thursday at 11 a.m. at the legion. Organizer Andre Boudreau says they’re hoping for a big turnout. “We’ll talk about the events of D-Day, and we’ll have guest speakers like our MLA Colton LeBlanc and Warden Danny Muise to commemorate...
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by Brad PerryThe president and CEO of Port Saint John says 2023 was a foundational year for the organization. Craig Bell Estabrooks made the comments following the port’s annual general meeting on Wednesday. “This was a year that in a rough global climate for containerized movement, we still succeeded,” Bell...
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New Brunswick RCMP are speaking out amid recent reports of vigilantism in the Greater Moncton region. Police have been made aware of a group of people posing as children to try and lure would-be suspects into committing criminal acts. Mounties said they strongly discourage people from taking...
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by CJ GoaterThe first-ever Anishinaabekwe or female Grand Council Chief has been elected in the Anishinabek Nation. Linda Debassige won the Stand-up Election 28-9 against fellow candidate Reg Niganobe. “I look forward to following in the footsteps of all the great leaders who have served the Anishinabek...
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