by Tara ClowThe new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is now available to over a million seniors across Canada. Coverage for seniors 70 years and older began on May 1, while those between the ages of 65 and 69 can also apply for the program online. Many New Brunswickers may not be able to benefit, because...
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by Evan TaylorFollowing a string of recent bomb threats at schools across Nova Scotia, Education Minister Becky Druhan says the province will continue to treat them with the utmost seriousness even when most end up being fake. “It’s disruptive for students, and for teachers,” said Druhan. “So whenever there...
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by Tim DavidsonGrand Council Treaty #3 has released it’s annual Pow Wow Trail for the spring and summer. Things get underway later this month with the first Pow Wow near Vermilion Bay. It’s the 4th MacIntosh Pow Wow from May 24th to 26th. Beaver Brae, Fort Frances and Dryden High Schools will each hold their...
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by Tim DavidsonTwo provincial by-elections today won’t affect the Ford government’s majority. But they might be considered a public opinion poll on how the provincial Conservatives are doing. The by-elections are in Milton and Lambton-Kent-Middlesex and were both held by Conservative MPP’s. The Ford...
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by Tim DavidsonOntario’s Independent Electricity System Operator is making $15 million available to Indigenous communities. The money is available for three programs. They are for energy planning, infrastructure development and education. Applications for the Indigenous Energy Support Program are available now...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Township of Machin is planning to pass it’s municipal budget later this month. As it stands now, the town is looking at a 4.6 percent increase. Staff has submitted all their budget requests, and a special meeting was held last month to go over the municipality’s finances. Mayor Gord...
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by Brad PerryDo not expect to see any major changes at the fuel pumps in New Brunswick this week. An industry source says gasoline prices are expected to fall by around half a cent per litre on Thursday night. If you use diesel, you will likely see a price drop of just over two cents per litre. Currently,...
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by Tara ClowA homeless woman has created a site to honour those who have died on Greater Moncton streets. Sabrina Robichaud has been homeless on and off for 10 years, due to not being able to find affordable housing. She says after losing three friends last month, they needed a place to go to mourn. “A lot...
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by CJ GoaterEcoSuperior and the city of Thunder Bay have kicked off the 28th annual Spring Up to Clean Up event. “It’s heartening to see how much our community cares about cleaning up our city and putting waste where it belongs,” said Rethinking Waste Coordinator, for EcoSuperior, Kennedy Bucci. “This year...
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by Evan TaylorNova Scotia Health is advising residents that the emergency room at Queens General Hospital will be closed the weekend of May 3-5. The closure will begin Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m., with it reopening Monday morning at 8:oo a.m. for normal hours. During the closure, anyone with urgent medical...
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