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Suspicious fire in McGrath’s Cove: RCMP
Posted 3 June 2024

Suspicious fire in McGrath’s Cove: RCMP

A suspicious fire in McGrath’s Cove. RCMP say they responded to the fire around 6 a.m., Sunday morning. A home, and two other buildings were engulfed in flames and ended up destroyed. No one was home at the time, but vehicles on the property were damaged. There were no injuries. The...

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Human Rights Tribunal begins tomorrow
Posted 3 June 2024

Human Rights Tribunal begins tomorrow

A long-waited Human Rights Tribunal involving Borderland Pride and the Township of Emo begins tomorrow. The tribunal is hearing the Pride group’s complaint against the township for not approving Pride Month in 2020 or flying the Pride flag. Borderland Pride had offered to drop the complaint...

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RCMP issue province wide arrest warrant for Kings County man
Posted 3 June 2024

RCMP issue province wide arrest warrant for Kings County man

The RCMP have issued a province-wide arrest warrant for a man from Kings County. 43-year-old Joel Matthew Gibson is officially wanted for Failure to Comply with a Probation Order. He is described as 6-foot-1, weighing 170lbs with brown hair and green eyes. Police have made several unsuccessful...

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New local running group with catchy name getting big response
Posted 3 June 2024

New local running group with catchy name getting big response

A new running group in Dartmouth is grabbing people’s attention. It might not only be a good fit if you love to run, but especially if you feel like you are really slow. Organizer Katherine Gillis tells our newsroom she started running herself, earlier this year. She did the Bluenose training...

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Saint John finalizes rezoning for N.B. Museum project
Posted 3 June 2024

Saint John finalizes rezoning for N.B. Museum project

Another major milestone has been reached for the New Brunswick Museum modernization project in Saint John. Last week, city council approved a municipal plan amendment and rezoning for the project on Douglas Avenue. They also agreed to remove the heritage designation from one of four homes that...

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31-year-old in Ignace charged with assault
Posted 3 June 2024

31-year-old in Ignace charged with assault

A victim has been charged with adult assault in Ignace. The police responded to an incident on Carlson Drive on Saturday around 5:30 p.m. With further investigation, a person involved was charged. Police are not releasing any other information right now to protect the victim. The accused has...

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Tubing on the Kennebecasis River to begin June 21
Posted 3 June 2024

Tubing on the Kennebecasis River to begin June 21

Have you ever thought of tubing the Kennebecasis River? You’ll soon get your chance. Sussex River Tubing is set to open on June 21st. Owner Dan Mazerolle says they’ve got over 600 tubes to choose from. “I’ve seen people leaving to go on a three, four or five-hour drive to get to other tubing...

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Air Force holding search and rescue training
Posted 3 June 2024

Air Force holding search and rescue training

Thunder Bay, Geraldton, and Atikokan’s skies will be a little busier from Monday through Saturday. Royal Canadian Airforce 435 Squadron is hosting its annual search and rescue exercise (SAREX). RCAF planes, helicopters, US Coast Guard Helicopters, and SAREX Technicians parachuting may be...

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Weekend death sparks murder investigation
Posted 3 June 2024

Weekend death sparks murder investigation

A death in Kaministiquia River Heritage Park is now being investigated as a murder. Early Saturday morning a resident passing by found an unresponsive man in the park and contacted emergency services. The man was sent to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre but was pronounced...

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Paying tribute during annual Three Father’s Run
Posted 3 June 2024

Paying tribute during annual Three Father’s Run

Hundreds will run on Father’s Day for three fallen RCMP officers who can only be with their children in spirit. It’s the 11th annual Three Fathers Run held in Greater Moncton. “The importance of this run is to honour and remember the sacrifices of three amazing police officers, and it’s to bring...

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