by Brad PerryPassenger traffic continues to grow at the Saint John Airport (YSJ) but remains below pre-pandemic levels. About 175,000 passengers travelled through the airport in 2023, an increase of 18 per cent year over year. However, the airport’s president and CEO said that is still only about 70 per cent...
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by Brad PerryTwelve CEOs in New Brunswick are being recognized for their corporate leadership excellence. They are among the winners of Atlantic Business Magazine’s 26th annual Top 50 CEO awards. Recipients are recognized for growing their organizations, advancing their industries, and giving back to their...
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by Jacob MooreThe Canadian government is funding more emergency preparedness and response efforts across the country. The government announced a new pilot program for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and $12 million $1.2 million for the Canadian Interagency Forest Centre for wildfire prevention,...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Sioux Lookout Bombers lost their first game at the Centennial Cup taking place in Oakville. The Bombers were doubled up Thursday afternoon 4-2 by the Winker Flyers in the first game of the round-robin. The Flyers led 1-0 after the first, 2-1 after the second and scored twice in the third to...
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by Jacob MooreTwo men are dead and three others are seriously injured after two separate car crashes on Thursday. At about 6:30 a.m., a Hyundai Tucson and Hyundai Accent were travelling in opposite directions on Highway 104, near Afton, when they hit head-on, according to a news release. The driver, of the...
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by Brad PerryWaiting an extra day to fuel up your vehicle might be a good idea this week. An industry source says gasoline and diesel prices will fall on Thursday night. Regular self-serve is expected to drop by around six cents per litre. Diesel users can expect to see prices come down by around five cents....
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by Caitlin SnowA 20-year-old woman from Waycobah is facing a list of charges after crashing her vehicle into the Waycobah RCMP detachment. RCMP say it was around 2:45 a.m. Thursday morning when they received a report of an impaired driver speeding on Highway 105. The vehicle was stolen, and they say the driver...
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by Brad PerryHorizon Health recruited more than 900 nurses and 150 physicians over the past year. That is according to the regional health authority’s latest quarterly report to the community. Recruitment and retention are one of the critical priority areas identified by Horizon. President Margaret Melanson...
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by Evan TaylorThe visiting authors lineup for the 2024 Port Medway Readers Festival has been released, with four authors slated to visit the idyllic seaside village this summer. The event which began in 2002 takes place annually through July and August and provides an opportunity for readers to listen to and...
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by Caitlin SnowA 31-year-old is facing a list of charges after a collision in Bedford this morning. Police say it was around 6:30 a.m. when they received a report of a vehicle driving recklessly on Hammonds Plains Road. It had also been reported stolen. The driver crashed into a marked police cruiser in the...
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