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Man stabbed in his vehicle after attempted robbery
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Posted 31 May 2024

Man stabbed in his vehicle after attempted robbery

A stabbing on Portland Street in Dartmouth, Friday morning, have police looking for the suspect. Police say it was around 7:15 a.m. on the 200 block when a man in his vehicle was stabbed by another man, not known to him, when he refused to give him money. The victim was hurt and taken to...

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Only two forest fires this week in NWO
Posted 31 May 2024

Only two forest fires this week in NWO

It’s been a pretty quiet week for Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry firefighters. Only two wildfires this week, and both were reported on Thurday and both are faily small. The only active one is Nipigon fire #3, which is located west of Highway 625 near Sandlink Lakes, about 13...

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Peace officers to be honoured at memorial
Posted 31 May 2024

Peace officers to be honoured at memorial

A memorial service will be held Sunday to remember peace officers from across New Brunswick who have died in the line of duty. The Peace Officers’ Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. at the memorial monument on the Green behind the Victoria Health Centre in  Fredericton. “The province has...

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It’s Free Fishing Weekend across Nova Scotia
Posted 31 May 2024

It’s Free Fishing Weekend across Nova Scotia

You can fish without a license this weekend in Nova Scotia. The requirement for a license is being waived for the annual Free Fishing Weekend, which this year runs from June 1-2. Free Fishing Weekend only counts for freshwater sources, including lakes rivers and streams. Size restrictions and...

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Premier announces funding for Portapique Community Centre
Posted 31 May 2024

Premier announces funding for Portapique Community Centre

Portapique’s new community centre is about to open its doors. The province announced funding for the centre, which will provide a cultural hub for the area and help in the healing journey. Premier Tim Houston was at the centre Friday, one day before its grand opening on June 1. He says they’ll...

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Ontario at risk of extended heat waves this summer
Posted 31 May 2024

Ontario at risk of extended heat waves this summer

Above normal temperatures and little rainfall are expected in the coming months. On Wednesday, The Weather Network released their predicted forecasts for June, July and August. Ontario will see extended periods of dry weather, creating high fire danger and a risk for smoke and poor air quality....

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Liverpool residents to have say on temporary library
Posted 31 May 2024

Liverpool residents to have say on temporary library

Residents of Liverpool will have a chance to help shape the new temporary home of the Thomas H. Randall Library as it prepares to move to its new temporary home. The library will be moving to the Liverpool Business Development Centre on White Point Road by the end of the year. In anticipation of...

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N.B. Green Party tables ‘anti-scab’ legislation
Posted 31 May 2024

N.B. Green Party tables ‘anti-scab’ legislation

New Brunswick’s Green Party wants a ban on using replacement workers during strikes or lockouts. Labour Critic Megan Mitton tabled ‘anti-scab’ legislation in the provincial legislature on Friday. It comes after MPs in Ottawa passed a similar bill earlier this week targeting federal employers....

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Wellness clinic opens in Bedford for military and RCMP Veterans
Posted 31 May 2024

Wellness clinic opens in Bedford for military and RCMP Veterans

A first-of-its-kind, wellness clinic has opened in Bedford South, exclusively for military and RCMP veterans. Echelon Wellness says in a release, it is a one-stop solution to care for that part of the community. The clinic says Veterans and RCMP have unique healthcare and administrative...

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New Indigenous crosswalk in Riverview
Posted 31 May 2024

New Indigenous crosswalk in Riverview

New colours have been added to the Town of Riverview building parking lot. They have a newly painted orange crosswalk with white feathers. It is part of the Town’s observation of National Indigenous Peoples Day, which falls on June 21. The feathers represent love, respect, courage, honesty,...

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