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Open firearms range day in Inverness County
Posted 31 May 2024

Open firearms range day in Inverness County

National Range Day is June 1st. It’s in recognition of the 2.3 million licensed gun owners who responsibly, legally, and safely own and use firearms in Canada. The Cape Nova Rifle and Revolver Club is hosting an open firearms range day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Queensville Range at highway...

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‘Change in direction’ still possible for indoor turf facility: councillor
Posted 31 May 2024

‘Change in direction’ still possible for indoor turf facility: councillor

You still have time to provide input on city council’s decision to move forward with the indoor turf facility. The decision is set to be ratified on Monday at city council. “I welcome all citizens to reach out to Councillors prior to June 3 to express your views, whether they be for or against...

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Canada’s economy grows 1.7% in first quarter
Posted 31 May 2024

Canada’s economy grows 1.7% in first quarter

Statistics Canada says the country’s economy expanded at an annualized rate of 1.7 per cent in the first quarter. Household spending on services increased by 1.1 per cent while spending on goods edged up by 0.3 per cent. It comes as the agency reported that real gross domestic product was...

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La Pays de la Sagouine receives Innovation award
Posted 31 May 2024

La Pays de la Sagouine receives Innovation award

A Bouctouche business has received the Quebec-New Brunswick Innovation and Marketing Award. Le Pays de la Sagouine received the award. It highlights a New Brunswick and Quebec company that has used interprovincial marketing or an innovative approach to distinguish themselves. They also have done...

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Road work on Trunk 4 in Antigonish
Posted 31 May 2024

Road work on Trunk 4 in Antigonish

There will be some work done on Trunk 4 in Antigonish next week. Public Works says they are installing pavement markings from the James Street intersection to the church street intersection. There will be alternating lane closures at the Trunk 4 and Trunk 7 roundabout. Traffic control will be on...

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Petit-de-Gras library to re-open Saturday
Posted 31 May 2024

Petit-de-Gras library to re-open Saturday

The Petit-de-Gras public library is scheduled to re-open, Saturday. Michelle Greencorn, Public Services Manager with the Eastern Counties Regional Library says the renovations the space was undergoing have been completed. The library will have regular hours Saturday, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., then 2...

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Governor general to visit N.B. next week
Posted 31 May 2024

Governor general to visit N.B. next week

Canada’s governor general will make her first official visit to New Brunswick next week. Mary Simon will visit Fredericton, Caraquet, Sunny Corner, Moncton, and Pennfield Ridge. The visit to New Brunswick will focus on reconciliation, digital respect, mental health, nature and the environment,...

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Bad smell in Antigonish from sewage plant
Posted 31 May 2024

Bad smell in Antigonish from sewage plant

If you smell something funny in the town of Antigonish, the town says they are aware of the odor and that it is coming from the town’s sewage plant. The town says given the nature of the plant and sudden change in weather or population; it can result in odors. However, it is not harmful… just...

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Andrew Beckett appointed Envision Saint John CEO
Posted 31 May 2024

Andrew Beckett appointed Envision Saint John CEO

Envision Saint John’s board of directors has announced Andrew Beckett as the new chief executive officer. Beckett has served as the interim CEO since September and will assume his new role in July. “It is an absolute pleasure to play a leadership role with this influential organization that is...

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MODY passes budget, tax rates stay put
Posted 31 May 2024

MODY passes budget, tax rates stay put

Tax rates are staying the same again in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth. The residential rate is holding steady at $1.18 per $100 of assessment, and the commercial rate is $2.17. Tax rates have not moved since 2020. Warden John Cunningham says they’re also unveiling a target...

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