by Brad PerryAt least one person from New Brunswick will be part of this year’s season of Big Brother Canada. Vivek Sabbarwal, a software developer from Saint John, is among 12 Houseguests announced on Wednesday. They will be joined by two Mystery All-Stars, who will be revealed during Tuesday’s season...
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by Adam RileyThe Dryden Fire Service has come up with a new way to raise some money for a peer support program and to improve its critical incident stress management debriefing room, a calendar featuring its team. Fire Chief Chris Wood explains the idea came about as a number of photos had been taken at...
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by Tim DavidsonA Dryden resident has received a late Christmas present. Catherine Polny has won $50,000 in the Merry Millions lottery. The OLG says this was a limited-time game running until January 9th. Polny purchased her ticket at the Red River Co-op Gas Bar on Government Street in Dryden.
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by Caitlin SnowA scary moment on a Halifax ferry after a person fell into the harbour. The Coast Guard and other rescue crews were able to help out quickly and take them to shore. Alderney Ferry crossings have been cancelled until 3:30 p.m. with a shuttle provided. We will have more information when it is...
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by Adam RileyTwo years after a structural collapse at its Sioux Lookout store, officials with Red Apple say it will be reopening its doors next month. The collapse occurred an hour before the store was set to close for the night on March 3rd, 2022, and even with several staff members and customers still...
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by Brad PerryTwo-thirds of New Brunswickers are dissatisfied with the provincial government’s performance, according to a new survey. Narrative Research says 66 per cent of those surveyed said they were dissatisfied, up from 58 per cent three months ago. The number of people who reported being satisfied with...
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by CJ GoaterA new pumper fire truck is coming to Thunder Bay in 2025. The truck will replace the current Thunder Bay Fire Rescue pumper that is currently in service as a reserve. The new truck is not equipped with any fancy new equipment, but it does serve as a modernized subtle upgrade. “We do look for...
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It’s a big fundraiser for the Yarmouth Hospital Foundation, and it’s happening right here on Y95. The seventh annual WE CARE Radiothon aims to provide funds for much needed equipment at the hospital. Mary Surette with the foundation says they’re focused on heart health this year. “They’ve asked...
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by Tara ClowA Moncton city councillor is defending his votes on policing motions at the committee of the whole. Discussions surrounding policing were on the agenda during Monday’s meeting. Last year, a police services study was done by Perivale + Taylor to compare having the RCMP versus a municipal police...
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by Randy ThomsA Fort Frances woman is facing charges following a collision involving a police cruiser. It happened Tuesday night on Third Street East in Fort Frances. OPP say officers were dealing with a separate incident when an approaching vehicle collided with their parked cruiser. There were no injuries...
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