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Case pushed ahead for trio charged with first-degree murder of N.S. man
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Posted 14 May 2024

Case pushed ahead for trio charged with first-degree murder of N.S. man

There is little movement in the case involving three men charged with first degree murder in the death of a South Shore man. Barry Mosher was reported missing in August of 2022 and the 47-year-old’s body was found in Springfield a few months later. Two of the accused appeared in court on Tuesday...

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Increase license suspension for vehicle theft/stunt driving
Posted 14 May 2024

Increase license suspension for vehicle theft/stunt driving

The provincial government is looking to bring in new penalties against those convicted of stunt driving or vehicle theft. Proposed legislation calls for vehicle thieves to face a 10-year driver’s licence suspension for a first offence, a 15-year suspension for the second and a lifetime ban upon...

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Class-action lawsuit filed over St. Martha’s data breach
Posted 14 May 2024

Class-action lawsuit filed over St. Martha’s data breach

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Nova Scotia Health. Nearly 2,700 patients of St. Martha’s hospital in Antigonish had personal health information inappropriately accessed by an employee last year. Wagners Law Firm in Halifax filed the class-action on May 7 in Nova Scotia Supreme...

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Burn ban continues across N.B.
Posted 14 May 2024

Burn ban continues across N.B.

A burn ban remains in place across New Brunswick for a second straight day. Officials said no burning will be permitted until at least 2 p.m. on Wednesday. The ban, issued by the Department of Natural Resources, first went into effect on Monday. The fire danger was listed as high or very high...

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Arrest made in Charlotte County home improvement scams
Posted 14 May 2024

Arrest made in Charlotte County home improvement scams

Mounties have made an arrest in a series of home improvement scams in Charlotte County dating back to 2021. Police said they received at least 15 complaints of people being defrauded when trying to contract work for projects. According to investigators, the homeowners reported paying thousands...

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Dryden teen facing several assault charges
Posted 14 May 2024

Dryden teen facing several assault charges

Multiple assault charges have been laid in Dryden. Early Saturday morning, Ontario Provincial Police officers and EMS were sent to the scene of an assault. Upon arrival, one person was found and transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The suspect however had already left the area....

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Frito Lay voluntarily recalls products over salmonella risk
Posted 14 May 2024

Frito Lay voluntarily recalls products over salmonella risk

A precautionary recall by Frito Lay Canada is affecting some of its snack products. The affected products are SunChips Harvest Cheddar Multigrain snacks and Munchies original snack mix, but only specific lots. Image: From Frito Lay Canada Image: From Frito Lay Canada This action is the...

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Distinguished Gentleman’s rides in Moncton and Shediac
Posted 14 May 2024

Distinguished Gentleman’s rides in Moncton and Shediac

Motorcycle riders from around the world will come together this week to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health. It’s called the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. According to the website, it was originally founded in Sydney, Australia by Mark Hawwa. It was...

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Lane reduction on Seal Island Bridge
Posted 14 May 2024

Lane reduction on Seal Island Bridge

A traffic advisory to keep in mind if you’re headed to Victoria County this week. Public Works says the Seal Island Bridge will be reduced to one lane for ongoing maintenance Wednesday and Thursday. Work takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Traffic control will be on-site. Both lanes of the...

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Canadian XCM Championships coming to northwestern Ontario
Posted 14 May 2024

Canadian XCM Championships coming to northwestern Ontario

The 2024 Cycling Canada Canadian XCM (marathon mountain bike) Championships are being held in Thunder Bay for the first time. “The Cross Country Marathon discipline represents one of the most challenging disciplines of mountain biking, pushing athletes to their limits as they tackle a multi-hour...

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