Premier Blaine Higgs has announced a cabinet change within his Progressive Conservative party, with one minister taking on more responsibilities. Saint John East MLA Glen Savoie has been named the new minister of environment and climate change. Savoie had been serving as the acting minister...
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by Brad PerryMounties issued 118 tickets during a recent traffic enforcement operation in Greater Moncton. Police said nearly half of the violations issued during last Friday’s operation involved speeding. Others included using a cell phone while driving, not wearing a seatbelt, not having a current...
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by CJ GoaterA 21-year-old Thunder Bay resident is facing child pornography charges following an investigation by the Cyber Crime Unit. The Thunder Bay Police Service received information earlier this year about a resident uploading child sexual abuse material. An investigation into the matter resulted in...
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by Evan TaylorDalhousie University is hosting the province’s first-ever artificial intelligence (AI) symposium this week. On Thursday, May 9, the event will feature workshops, keynote speakers and networking opportunities. “There are so many talented people working in AI around Nova Scotia, but what we need...
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Two pieces of legislation introduced this week aim to free up more time for judges and the province’s courts. Justice Minister Ted Flemming said the provincial court is facing significant challenges in addressing its workload due to changes in criminal law and procedure in recent years, along...
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by Tim DavidsonA 70 year old Morson man faces several charges following a two-vehicle collision over the weekend in Lake of the Woods Township. The OPP says accident took place shortly after 3:00 Sunday afternoon on Highway 621 near Frenchman Rock Road. Police say the driver responsible for the collision...
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by Tim DavidsonA 38 year old Dryden woman is looking at shoplifting charges following a complaint from a local business this week. The Dryden OPP say they received a call for service around 3:00 Sunday afternoon. Police arrested a suspect and charged her with theft under $500. She has been released from...
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by Brad PerryRegional air service is returning to New Brunswick with the expansion of Pascan Aviation. The Quebec-based company is launching weekday service between Saint John, Halifax, and Bathurst. Officials made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon at the Saint John Airport (YSJ). “We’re really...
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by CJ GoaterA search warrant executed by the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service in Constance Lake First Nation on Tuesday resulted in the seizure of 15 firearms and a crossbow. Police also seized a quantity of suspected Fentanyl, Methamphetamine tablets, Crystal Methamphetamine, Oxycodone, Lorazepam, and...
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by Tara ClowThe province has delayed plans for forced treatment of those with severe substance use disorders. Despite concerns from the New Brunswick Psychiatrists Association, the Higgs government was expected to introduce legislation this spring. President Dr. Mylène Poirier was relieved with the...
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