by Caitlin SnowA youth is in life-threatening condition after being attacked by a group of dogs in Shelburne. RCMP say it happened Saturday around 5 p.m. in the 100 block of Upper Sandy Cove Road in Welshtown. Three large-breed dogs attacked a young person who was riding a bike past the property. All three...
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by Alex AllanA new UNB study shows Meals on Wheels programs are carrying far more of the province’s aging‑care load than many people realize. The report was released by the University of New Brunswick’s Healthy Aging Policy Innovation Lab, led by Dr. Catherine Bigonnesse, the Canada Research Chair in Healthy...
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by Caitlin SnowApplications are now being accepted for the 2026 Community Grants Program. The city says the program provides cash grants to registered non-profit organizations and charities every year, creating equal opportunities to get funding for projects. Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $25,000 are...
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by Evan TaylorResidents in Queens are facing a major increase in water bills after the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board approved an 85 per cent rate hike for the Region of Queens Water Utility. The decision, released December 22, took effect January 1. To reduce the impact, the board ordered the increase...
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A bit of a longer wait to check out the new Barrington RecPlex. A soft-opening was planned for this week at the new $8.9 million facility on Sherose Island. Due to ongoing construction delays and communication challenges, the open house will now start on January 26. In a post, the municipality...
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Wondering what to do with your Christmas tree now that the holidays are over? The Town of Port Hawkesbury says waste management will be collecting them this Thursday, January 8. They ask that all decorations and objects are removed and trees are curbside by 7 a.m. Trees can also be dropped off...
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by Tara ClowA 23-year-old man has been charged after a Fredericton police cruiser was struck on the Princess Margaret Bridge. Police say it happened at around 5 am on Sunday. An officer spotted a suspicious vehicle. travelling erratically on Riverside Drive. Police attempted to pull it over, but the driver...
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A statement weekend for the Yarmouth Mariners. They took three of a possible four points against the league-leading Truro Bearcats. It started with a commanding 6-1 victory on home ice Friday night. Owen O’Donnell and Thomas Dandurand each had a goal and an assist, and Keegan Warren made 38...
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by Tara ClowIt has been a chilly few days across Atlantic Canada. We rang in the New Year and welcomed 2026 with lots of snow. That was followed by extreme cold temperatures, dipping down to lows of around minus 17, with wind chills much colder than that. We’ll get a bit of a reprieve later this week with...
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by Tara ClowMonday is a busy day on the roads. Kids headed back to class this morning after a two-week Christmas break. Motorists should keep an eye out for children crossing slippery, snowy and ice-covered streets. School buses will also be out in full force. Don’t forget to follow the rules of the road,...
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