by Brad PerrySaint John police are looking for a suspect following an alleged weekend stabbing. Officers were called to the 40 block of Cliff Street shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday. They located a 47-year-old man who had suffered serious injuries. He was transported to hospital and has since been released....
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by Tara ClowFilling teacher’s roles in rural areas is getting tougher and tougher. Recruitment and retention were discussed at a recent Anglophone East District Education Council meeting. “The vast majority of our substitute teachers are within urban areas or adjacent to urban access. As the price of gas...
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by Caitlin SnowFour food banks across the Maritime’s are going to each get an electric delivery van, donated by CAA. Feed Nova Scotia, Dartmouth, N.S. Community Food Sharing Association, St. John’s, N.L. Food Depot Alimentaire, Moncton, N.B. Upper Room Hospitality Ministry, Charlottetown, P.E.I. The vans...
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by Jacob MooreThe provincial government and the municipality of Victoria County are splitting the cost of new wastewater treatment infrastructure. The project would help Ingonish Harbour, the Cape Breton Highlands National Park and the Keltic Lodge to manage growth and to reduce pollution, according to a news...
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by Tara ClowAt a recent New Brunswick Teachers Association annual general meeting, teacher recruitment and retention were top of mind. Despite repeated calls for change, classrooms went without a teacher for over 7000 school days this past year, according to the NBTA President. “We call upon the government...
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A harness racer from Inverness is going to nationals. Redmond Doucet won the Atlantic Regional Driving Championship in Charlottetown on Saturday night. With the victory, the 42-year-old will take part in the National championships in Quebec this July. He picked up 62 points over the eight races,...
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by Brad PerryAtlantic Canadians should prepare early for what is expected to be a very active hurricane season. Experts are forecasting between 17 and 25 named storms this season, compared to the average of 14. Eight to 13 of those could become hurricanes (average of seven), including four to seven major...
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A special tribute for firefighters and first responders in Shelburne. Students from Shelburne High School will unveil a special art display Saturday at noon at the Atlantic House Park. Organizer Pam Mingo says it will be a permanent display of hearts, marking the one year anniversary of the...
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by Tim DavidsonFor the second year in a row, a one day conference about addictions, mental health and recovering from addiction is being held in Kenora. Empower 2 Recover is being held in September. Jay Barnard is behind the conference and says they would like to do this every year in the city. “We had a great...
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Greystone Energy Systems, an HVAC company based in Moncton, has announced plans for a new facility in the Desbrisay Avenue area. President and CEO Robin Drummond said the relocation was needed due to outgrowing their English Drive site, where they have been located for nearly 40 years. Drummond...
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