by Brad PerryThe Saint John Police Force is launching another traffic safety campaign. This week’s campaign will have officers focusing on aggressive driving. Officials said the goal is to deter aggressive driving behaviours and hold offenders accountable. Areas of focus will include speeding, tailgating,...
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The provincial government has expanded the age gap for its self-referral mammogram program. Women aged 40 to 49 can now self-refer for breast cancer screening as of Monday. “We are working to expand access to healthcare services, and this positive change will benefit patients in this province....
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by Brad PerryA tenants’ rights group is making its voice heard ahead of the upcoming provincial election campaign. New Brunswick ACORN unveiled its election priorities during a rally in Moncton on Friday afternoon. Nearly two dozen people attended, including members of the Green Party Liberal Party, and NDP....
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RCMP are continuing to warn the public of an ongoing scam that has been circulating in the province. The “grandparent scam” is when a fraudster calls a grandparent and pretends to be a family member in an emergency demanding money immediately. Other cases include the fraudster identifying...
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by Brad PerrySt. Stephen council has given the green light for a new five-unit development in the town. Housing NB plans to construction the building on a vacant lot along Main Street near Queen Street. Xander Gopen is a senior planner with the Southwest New Brunswick Service Commission. Gopen said the...
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You have until Sept. 20 to submit nominations for this year’s Order of Moncton. Established in 2010, it’s the municipality’s most prestigious and highest-ranking honour. It is awarded to residents for their outstanding achievements and significant contributions to Moncton’s social, cultural, or...
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by Caitlin SnowIt was a strong finish for the IWK Telethon on its 40th Anniversary. To celebrate the milestone, the IWK foundation hosted an entire ‘inspirational’ weekend of giving and fundraised $7,582,999.32, for the first time in its history. The foundation says it will go toward much-needed funds for the...
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RCMP are seeking information in relation to shots fired in North Preston. On Saturday, just before 1:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired at a home on Johnson Road and found what appeared to be bullet holes at the scene. Nobody was injured in the incident. Two vehicles were...
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Passer-buyers spotted a duplex under renovations on Moncton’s Broadview Avenue on fire over the weekend. Moncton Fire Platoon Chief Mike Lake says the call came in around 9 p.m. Saturday and stated the top floor of the duplex had fire and smoke coming out of its windows, firefighters...
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by Tim DavidsonThe OPP and the Treaty Three Police Service are investigating a fatality on the Eagle Lake First Nation. A body was found in the community around 12:30 Friday afternoon. A post-mortem examination will be conducted at the Centre of Forensic Sciences in Toronto to confirm the identity of the...
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