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More funding for Imperial Theatre upgrades
Posted 22 April 2024

More funding for Imperial Theatre upgrades

More federal funding is coming for energy efficiency upgrades at the Imperial Theatre in Saint John. Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long announced an additional $275,000 through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) on Monday. The funding is in addition to the more than $2.1 million that...

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RCMP look for missing man from Beechville
Posted 22 April 2024

RCMP look for missing man from Beechville

A missing 31-year-old man from Beechville. RCMP are asking for the publics help finding Augustine Opoku, who was heard from, April 9. He is described as 5’7, 210 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Augustine Opoku is asked to contact police at...

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Saint John lacrosse club seeks more facility space
Posted 22 April 2024

Saint John lacrosse club seeks more facility space

Lacrosse players need more space to practice and play in Saint John, according to the city’s junior lacrosse club. The Saint John Rapids Lacrosse Club recently wrote a letter to city council to address the “pressing concern regarding the lack of affordable and suitable facilities.” Megan...

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Three people taken to hospital after New Germany collision
Posted 22 April 2024

Three people taken to hospital after New Germany collision

A serious collision along Highway 10 in New Germany sent three people to the hospital, including one who had to be transported by helicopter after sustaining life-threatening injuries. The collision occurred on Saturday, April 21, around 3:00 p.m., when RCMP said a black Mazda CX-5 exiting a...

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Many festivals and events planned for the City of Moncton
Posted 22 April 2024

Many festivals and events planned for the City of Moncton

There’s no lack of fun and festivities this spring and summer in Greater Moncton. Events include the Atlantic Nationals Automotive Extravaganza, attracting thousands across North America to Moncton from July 4th to 7th. The Northern Pikes will headline the Friday night Street party. Canada Day...

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7.7 km of road to be paved in Cheticamp this summer
Posted 22 April 2024

7.7 km of road to be paved in Cheticamp this summer

There will be more upgrades to roads this summer in Cape Breton. Northern Construction will pave nearly 8 km of road in Cheticamp this summer. MLA Allan MacMaster says work includes 3 km of the Cheticamp Back Rd, 11 km of the Redman Rd, 1.5 km of the Cemetary Rd and 2.2 km of the Cheticamp...

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Man charged after weapons call in Halifax
Posted 22 April 2024

Man charged after weapons call in Halifax

A man has been charged after a weapons-related incident in the Fairview area. Halifax Regional Police say early Sunday morning, officers were called to an Evans Avenue apartment where they found a man inside with a hatchet. Police deployed a sensory irritant when he first refused to leave. He...

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Man assaulted on Halifax Transit bus
Posted 22 April 2024

Man assaulted on Halifax Transit bus

A man is facing charges after assaulting another man on a Halifax Transit bus Sunday morning. Police say it was around 10:20 a.m. when a man approached another man, not known to him, on a bus on Robie Street and stabbed him with a small, pointed object. The suspect ran away, and the victim was...

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Churchill concerned about privacy of N.S. health records
Posted 22 April 2024

Churchill concerned about privacy of N.S. health records

The province’s opposition leader is concerned about the privacy of Nova Scotians. Zach Churchill is reacting to news that a former Nova Scotia Health employee ‘inappropriately’ accessed the personal health information of nearly 2,700 people. It happened at St. Martha’s hospital in Antigonish....

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Woman believed to be armed at home in Annapolis County
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Posted 22 April 2024

Woman believed to be armed at home in Annapolis County

Annapolis County RCMP are asking the public to avoid the Highway 1 area in the valley near Wilmot. RCMP say they are responding to a report of a woman who is believed to be armed near civic 13651 Highway 1. More information to come. Annapolis District RCMP is responding to a report of a...

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