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SRCE cancels classes at several schools due to weather
Posted 12 December 2025

SRCE cancels classes at several schools due to weather

The Strait Regional Centre for Education has announced that classes are cancelled today, Friday, December 12, 2025, at the following schools due to predicted poor weather conditions: Bayview Education Centre Dalbrae Academy Inverness Education Centre/Academy Cape Breton Highlands Education...

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Another Conservative MP crosses floor to Liberals
Posted 11 December 2025

Another Conservative MP crosses floor to Liberals

Conservative MP Michael Ma has crossed the floor to the Liberals. Ma, who represents Markham-Unionville in Ontario., issued a statement Thursday evening saying he has decided to join Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government after carefully listening to constituents in recent weeks. “This is a...

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‘Nova Scotians are tired of it’: Premier doubles down on illegal cannabis stance
Posted 11 December 2025

‘Nova Scotians are tired of it’: Premier doubles down on illegal cannabis stance

The Premier is not backing down from his stance on illegal cannabis. The government recently directed police to crack down on illegal shops. Sipekne’katik Chief Michelle Glasgow called that a threat to their communities, and the council banned the premier from their lands. Thursday morning, Tim...

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Bonnie Brownlee added to a StFX advisory board
Posted 11 December 2025

Bonnie Brownlee added to a StFX advisory board

The Brian Mulroney Institute of Government at St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) welcomes Bonnie Brownlee to their External Advisory Board. She is expected to play a key role in the support of the Institute’s mandate to engage Canadians in important and timely discussions of key policy issues....

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Most boil water areas cleared, Cedar Street still under order
Posted 11 December 2025

Most boil water areas cleared, Cedar Street still under order

Most neighbourhoods under Moncton’s boil water order that was issued on Monday can now safely drink their tap water again. The City of Moncton says the order has been lifted for the area bordered by Wheeler Boulevard in the north and west, Millennium Boulevard in the south, and West Lane in the...

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Full range of winter weather forecast this year
Posted 11 December 2025

Full range of winter weather forecast this year

The weather outlook this winter from Environment Canada is straightforward. “Day-to-day, Canadians will still experience the full range of winter weather,” said Environment Canada meteorologist Jennifer Smith. Smith was part of a media briefing Thursday setting out the winter forecast. Smith...

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Fuel prices expected to drop in N.B.
Posted 11 December 2025

Fuel prices expected to drop in N.B.

A drop in fuel prices is expected in New Brunswick, according to an industry source. Regular self‑serve gasoline is forecast to fall by four cents per litre, and diesel is expected to dip by more than one cent per litre on Thursday night. Maximum prices currently range from $1.49 per litre for...

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Minister Adams’ thoughts on potential long-term care strike
Posted 11 December 2025

Minister Adams’ thoughts on potential long-term care strike

Amid 19 long-term care facilities voting to strike across the province, the government says they are demonstrating respect during the negotiating process, while ensuring the safety and security of all residents. “What I want all Nova Scotians to know is that our government has made historic...

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Live Q & A on Facebook with Riverview Mayor
Posted 11 December 2025

Live Q & A on Facebook with Riverview Mayor

Riverview Mayor Andrew Leblanc will go live on social media tonight to take questions from residents. “The prompt was a desire to be able to be open and transparent with residents. I know there’s been a lot happening in 2025, so I think the best way to be informed as an elected official is to...

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Pugwash man allegedly tried to abduct youth while impersonating police officer
Posted 11 December 2025

Pugwash man allegedly tried to abduct youth while impersonating police officer

One man faces charges after allegedly impersonating a police officer and trying to abduct a teen. The RCMP says a youth was walking on Church Street in Pugwash on Tuesday around 8:40 a.m. when a man approached in a blue car, according to a news release. He claimed to be a police officer and then...

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