by Brad PerryTwo youths have been arrested after a man was allegedly assaulted with a chemical irritant in Saint John. Police were called to the 500 block of Westmorland Road on the city’s east side around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. A 19-year-old man, who police said was contaminated with a chemical irritant, was...
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It was on April 1, 1924, when the Canadian Air Force was granted a royal sanction by King George V to form the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Throughout its history, the RCAF has battled in various conflicts, from the Second World War to the Afghanistan War, and also helped with natural...
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The Town of Shelburne released a new strategic plan. Council wants to focus on areas like employment, growth, partnerships and capacity. Mayor Harold Locke says it’s an upgrade to the previous plan. “With the result of COVID and the financial situation of the town, it was put to the back-burner....
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by Evan TaylorThe Town of Lunenburg has appointed a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) that will take over for current CAO Jamie Doyle who announced his resignation in March. Hillary Grant who currently works for the town as its’ Director of Community Development, will takeover the CAO role on an interim...
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by Randy ThomsSome mixed feelings about the federal budget from the Ford government. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy (beth-len-FALL-vee) is encouraged by federal support for the electric vehicle supply chain. “We are encouraged that the budget recognized the importance of Canada’s end-to-end electric...
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by Evan TaylorFour men facing charges related to the murder of Barry Mosher made their first appearances in Annapolis Royal Provincial Court on Wednesday. Mosher was officially declared missing by Lunenburg RCMP on Aug. 28, 2022. His remains were discovered on Oct. 8, 2022, at a location on Hastings Road in...
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by Brad PerryA green light from Saint John council for an expansion at the Y-M-C-A Glenn Carpenter Centre. Councillors unanimously gave final approval to the required rezoning application on Monday. Work is currently underway on a $3.5-million project to expand the popular centre and its offerings on Foster...
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by Tara ClowA grass fire kept Salisbury firefighters busy. Moncton and Petitcodiac Fire were called to assist just before 10 pm Tuesday on the Hartley Lewis Road of Homestead Road. “Due to the conditions at night, there was quite a glow created because when you burn grass, it generates a lot of smoke. So it...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay Fire and Rescue successfully put out a fire in a basement apartment on Cumming Street Tuesday Evening. Crews arrived at the residence just after 9:00 p.m. and found smoke on the first floor that was spreading to the second floor. A quick assessment of the scenes allowed fire crews to...
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by Tara ClowThere will be extra RCMP patrols for some events in Moncton’s downtown. Codiac RCMP Superintendent Benoit Jolette says they recently met with the Operators at the Avenir Centre and have developed a partnership. “This is on top of regular patrols of dedicated police presence at certain events. We...
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