by Caitlin SnowThe biggest night of the year in Hollywood is this weekend and one of Halifax’s own will be there, representing Nova Scotia. Ben Proudfoot is going to the 96th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California. It will be his third time at the Oscars, after receiving another nomination this year in the...
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The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations for the year’s Human Rights Awards. The commission has presented the Human Rights Award to New Brunswickers who have made exceptional contributions toward advancing human rights, equality, diversity and inclusion in the province...
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by CJ GoaterThe Nishnawbe Aski Police Service’s Chief of Police Roland Morrison is under investigation following misconduct allegations. The board of directors for the Nishnawbe Aski Nation has suspended Police Chief Roland Morrison while the matter is being looked into. The police board states Roland will...
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by Evan TaylorAfter dropping the first three games of the best-of-seven series the South Shore Lumberjacks head to East Hants Friday night knowing they need a win to keep their season alive. Giving the Jacks hope is the fact that they beat the East Hants Penguins in all four of their regular season matchups,...
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by Brad PerryFebruary was another dismal month for snow enthusiasts across southern New Brunswick. Jill Maepea, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said snowfall totals were well below normal. “In the Fredericton area, a normal snowfall for the month of February is 39 centimetres, and they only saw 15...
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by Brad PerryA phone scam involving Saint John Energy has been making the rounds in the city. One caller to our newsroom said they got a call from someone claiming to be from the utility. The scammer, according to the caller, demanded that they send money for a deposit. Shelley Wood, executive director at...
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March is Fraud Prevention Month, a national initiative to empower Canadians to recognize, reject, and report fraud. According to the Financial and Consumer Services Commission (FCNB), New Brunswickers lost more than $1.2 million to investment frauds and scams in 2023. Marissa Sollows, the...
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The MP of Kings-Hants says he stands with local wine producers. Kody Blois has written a letter to Premier Tim Houston, asking him to pause a new policy that would fund two bottling companies that use imported grape juice. Blois says this would effect the local wine industry, which brings $250...
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A Molotov cocktail was thrown at a residence in Meteghan. It happened before 5 a.m. at a home on Highway 1. RCMP say they’re investigating the attempted arson, and don’t believe the incident was random. Shots were reportedly fired as well. No one was injuried, and police ask anyone with...
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There’s still lots to play for as the regular season winds down for the Yarmouth Mariners. With a playoff spot locked up, the focus shifts to securing home-ice advantage in the first round. The Truro Bearcats are in town tonight, then the Mariners head to Amherst tomorrow. Head Coach and GM...
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