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Three Halifax schools dismissed early due to threats
Posted 30 April 2024

Three Halifax schools dismissed early due to threats

Three Halifax schools were dismissed early on Tuesday because of threats written on paper and bathroom stall doors. Millwood High School, Park West School and Halifax West High School sent students home Monday morning. Spokesperson for the Halifax Regional Centre for Education says cancelling...

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Halifax: Crown seeks adult sentence for 3 youth charged in murder case
Posted 30 April 2024

Halifax: Crown seeks adult sentence for 3 youth charged in murder case

Prosecutors are seeking an adult sentence for a 16 year-old facing a second-degree murder charge in relation to the death of a teenager in Halifax. The 16 year-old was charged on Monday and is the third youth on trial in the homicide case involving Ahmad Maher Al Marrach. Two 14-year-olds, a boy...

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NDP Leader wants clarification before supporting federal budget
Posted 30 April 2024

NDP Leader wants clarification before supporting federal budget

Still no firm commitment from the NDP for a vote in favour of the federal budget. Leader Jagmeet Singh says discussions are underway with the Liberals. “There are outstanding elements that we’re still waiting on. There were some commitments made. Some progress has been made, but I wanted some...

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Reconstruction underway at Alexander Park
Posted 30 April 2024

Reconstruction underway at Alexander Park

The reconstruction of Alexander Park in Moncton will force a closure over the next eight weeks. The work began yesterday on Reade Street. The walking path will be accessible now, but the playground and tennis court area will be closed. New features in the reconstruction include a seating and...

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Saint John councillor sanctioned for conduct breaches
Posted 30 April 2024

Saint John councillor sanctioned for conduct breaches

A Saint John councillor has been reprimanded for breaching council’s code of conduct. Council voted 5-0 Monday night to accept the findings of an investigation involving Coun. Paula Radwan. Dated March 22, the investigator’s reports found that Radwan “breached sections of the code of conduct...

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Barrington passes budget
Posted 30 April 2024

Barrington passes budget

The Municipality of Barrington has passed its budget for the upcoming year with tax rates holding steady for both residential and commercial ratepayers. At their latest council meeting the $10,686,954  operating budget was passed, along with $12,251,153 in capital expenditures. “I think this is...

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House of Nazareth to receive retroactive grant funding
Posted 30 April 2024

House of Nazareth to receive retroactive grant funding

Funding from the City of Moncton will allow for repairs and renovations at the House of Nazareth shelter on Albert Street. They’ll receive $112, 500 for the grant years 2022, 2023, and 2024. That amount was approved at a Committee of the whole meeting of Moncton City Council this week. In...

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Medical school at C.B.U on track for 2025 opening
Posted 30 April 2024

Medical school at C.B.U on track for 2025 opening

The provincial government says Nova Scotia’s second medical school campus is on track. The state-of-the-art facility is set to open in the fall of 2025 at Cape Breton University. A new medical sciences building will be the cornerstone of the campus, which will train family doctors with a special...

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Deadline extended for property tax exemption
Posted 30 April 2024

Deadline extended for property tax exemption

If you are on a low income, the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth wants to offer you a bit of a break. The deadline has been extended to apply for the Low-Income Exemption Policy, which would provide a property tax exemption on your primary home of 50% or $200, whichever is less. You can...

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Fredericton man to be appointed to Order of Canada
Posted 30 April 2024

Fredericton man to be appointed to Order of Canada

A New Brunswick man will be inducted into the Order of Canada this week. Agronomist Louis-Philippe Albert will receive the honour on Thursday from Governor General Mary Simon. He spent 30 years in the federal and provincial service, involved in projects in the agricultural industry. Albert has...

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