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Sussex RCMP officer dragged during traffic stop
Posted 16 April 2024

Sussex RCMP officer dragged during traffic stop

A Sussex man is facing several charges after an RCMP officer was allegedly dragged during a traffic stop. Mounties said they received a driving complaint regarding a vehicle near Court Street around 2 p.m. Thursday. Police stopped the vehicle and tried to arrest the driver after seeing what they...

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Sea Dogs forward makes final NHL Central Scouting list
Posted 16 April 2024

Sea Dogs forward makes final NHL Central Scouting list

A Saint John Sea Dogs forward is one to keep an eye on ahead of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. NHL Central Scouting has released its final list of the top prospects to watch leading up to the draft. Eriks Mateiko is a potential second-round selection, ranked 33rd overall. Mateiko recorded 23 goals...

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Wildcats players make final NHL Central Scouting list
Posted 16 April 2024

Wildcats players make final NHL Central Scouting list

Four Moncton Wildcats players are ones to keep an eye on ahead of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. NHL Central Scouting has released its final list of the top prospects to watch leading up to the draft. With four players mentioned, the Wildcats are among the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League...

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Four men charged in connection with murder of Barry Albert
Posted 16 April 2024

Four men charged in connection with murder of Barry Albert

RCMP Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit have laid charges against four individuals in connection with the murder of Barry Albert (Mosher) that occurred in August 2022 in Springfield, Annapolis County. RCMP in Springfield discovered the body of Barry Albert (Mosher) in October 2022. Photo:...

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N.B. unveils plan to fulfill anglophone education recommendations
Posted 16 April 2024

N.B. unveils plan to fulfill anglophone education recommendations

New Brunswick has unveiled how it plans to implement recommendations to improve the anglophone education system. Education Minister Bill Hogan released an implementation and accountability framework on Tuesday morning. “The actions we will be taking to implement the long-term recommendations are...

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Ward 3 Councillor wants more traffic control
Posted 16 April 2024

Ward 3 Councillor wants more traffic control

Traffic concerns have been raised by a Moncton City Councillor after a boy was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike to school. It happened Friday morning near a crosswalk on Twin Oaks Drive in Moncton’s Northwest end. Ward 3 Councillor Dave Steeves says he gets a lot of complaints from...

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Airport concert highlights 2024 Congres Mondial Acadien
Posted 16 April 2024

Airport concert highlights 2024 Congres Mondial Acadien

We are four months away from a huge festival in our region. The 2024 Congres Mondial Acadien will be a major event for Clare, Argyle and Yarmouth. Thousands are expected to be in the area as part of the week-long festival, starting August 10. A big National Acadian Day concert is happening on...

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Former Java Blend employees to call for boycott
Posted 16 April 2024

Former Java Blend employees to call for boycott

Former Java Blend employees will call for a boycott on the business and its products until the company reaches a collective agreement with union members. The former employees plan to call for the boycott at a rally outside the company’s North Street location on April 28, according to a news...

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Traffic delays after crash involving bus on Barrington Street
Posted 16 April 2024

Traffic delays after crash involving bus on Barrington Street

Police are redirecting traffic after a crash in downtown Halifax. At about 11 a.m. on Tuesday, officers responded to a three-vehicle collision involving a Halifax Transit bus in the 2400 block of Barrington Street. No word on whether anyone was injured. Be prepared for lane reductions in both...

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Recycling collection changes in Saint John
Posted 16 April 2024

Recycling collection changes in Saint John

Changes are coming to Saint John’s curbside recycling program over the next few weeks. A third-party contractor is taking over curbside recycling collection from the city as of May 1. The change is part of a new provincial program that sees packaging and paper product producers pay for...

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