by Caitlin SnowNearly 700 tonnes of lost fishing gear have been found in the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Fiona, as well as hundreds of kilometers of rope. The $30 million dollar Hurricane Fiona Ghost Gear Fund was launched by the federal government after the storm ravaged our region in 2022. It has helped...
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Two people died in separate collisions in Cumberland County. They happened within an hour of each other Monday afternoon. The first collision was a two-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 61-year-old PEI woman on Highway 104. A 59-year old Stellarton woman also suffered serious injuries....
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick landlords are being reminded about their duty to respect the human rights of all individuals. The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission said it has seen rising allegations of discriminatory practices in rental housing Chair Phylomène Zangio said there has been a “concerning” number...
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by Brad PerryGet ready for traffic headaches if you are travelling to Fredericton in the coming weeks. The Princess Margaret Bridge will be fully closed for about five weeks starting on May 10. It is one of two bridges in Fredericton that connect the north and south sides of the city. Provincial officials...
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by Jacob MooreThe Halifax Regional Municipality has passed the budget for 2024-25, which increases the municipal property tax rate by 6.3 per cent. That’s an average of $214 for a single-family home in the municipality, according to a graph provided from the municipality. Mayor Mike Savage says he thinks the...
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by Tara ClowConstruction is going to slow down some motorists in Dieppe this week. Chartersville Road between Amirault and Bahamas Streets will be closed on Wednesday. This is for work on the water and sewer systems. Businesses will be accessible, but extra travel time will be needed during your commute....
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by Evan TaylorBridgewater Town Council gave their approval to close the old bridge for a night in June to host a white party in support of the local Health Services Foundation. “We’ll be rolling out carpet along the bridge, with all-white decor and an all-white dress code for a night of fine dining with...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Dryden GM Ice Dogs have filled out their coaching staff for next season. Jake Gushue has been hired as the new head coach of the hockey team. He replaces Kurt Walsten, who resigned earlier this month. Gushue had been the teams assistant Geneneral Manager and assistant coach this past year....
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by Brad PerryThe developer behind a planned multi-use building at 99 King Street in Saint John says he remains committed to the project. Nearly three years after the former Woolworth’s store was demolished, construction on the new building has yet to begin. A gaping hole remains where the building should be,...
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Thick black smoke filled the north end of Halifax after a fire on Robie Street. Smoke could be seen covering up the sky shortly after 8 a.m. on Tuesday. The fire broke out on one of the upper levels of an apartment building that’s currently under construction. It’s located on the corner of Robie...
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