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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by CJ GoaterYou 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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by Brad PerryStatistics 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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by Tara ClowA 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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by Caitlin SnowThere 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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by Caitlin SnowThe 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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by Brad PerryCanada’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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by Caitlin SnowIf 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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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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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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