by Brad PerryAn anonymous donor is helping to improve MRI access throughout New Brunswick. The Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation says it recently received a $1 million gift. Horizon Health said said the money will be used to hire more staff and streamline medical imaging requests. Four full-time...
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A man from Indian Brook is facing charges after being found unconscious with elvers in his vehicle. Meteghan RCMP say the 32-year-old was found behind the wheel on Highway 101 in Concession early Thursday morning. He was taken to the Yarmouth detachment, and failed a drug test. Fisheries...
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by Jacob MooreHalifax Regional Police issued a reminder that minors charged with criminal offences fall under a publication ban, the day two 14-year-olds charged with second-degree murder appear in court. Halifax police say they were notified of social media posts that may identify the two youths. “If a...
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by Brad PerryMany flags will be lowered to half-mast in recognition of the National Day of Mourning on Sunday. The day commemorates workers who have died, been injured, or suffered illness from work-related incidents. It also honours the families and friends who have been affected by these tragedies. Events...
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Saint John police are investigating after several vehicles were damaged and had items stolen from them. The incidents happened around the Sand Cove Road area on the west side at around 7:50 p.m. Wednesday. Investigators are offering some tips to help protect yourself and your property: Ensure...
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Lung health charity NB Lung is urging the provincial government to provide financial support for New Brunswickers living with naturally occurring radon gas. Radon is an orderless, tasteless, and invisible radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rocks and becomes...
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by Evan TaylorLunenburg’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) has apologized after some of his off-the-cuff remarks were captured on the town council video feed. CAO Jamie Doyle made some disparaging comments towards those opposing the development of Blockhouse Hill. The video has since been pulled so what...
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A new general manager for Yarmouth’s most popular tourist spot. Paul Rae brings over 35-years of sales, marketing and tourism experience to Cape Forchu lightstation. He moved to Yarmouth in 2021 from Ontario. Rae says he’s looking forward to the upcoming season. “I accept the responsibility as...
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by Tara ClowTwo Nova Scotians are facing charges of smuggling and possession after being stopped at a New Brunswick border. The individuals were trying to cross into Canada at the St. Stephen Ferry Point port of entry on April 5th after an extended stay in the United States. They were told to pull over for...
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The Cape Breton Eagles hope for a response in Baie-Comeau. They’re playing Game 2 of their Q-league semifinal series Friday night. Cape Breton dropped Thursday night’s opener 4-0. The series will shift to Sydney for Games 3 and 4 on Monday and Tuesday. Centre 200 is already sold-out for the...
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