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Saint John hosts 2 large weekend sport tournaments
Posted 23 February 2024

Saint John hosts 2 large weekend sport tournaments

Saint John will be the place to be this weekend for volleyball and basketball fans. The Port City is hosting not one, but two large tournaments over the next several days. UNB Saint John will be home to the ACAA volleyball championships starting Friday afternoon. Ten of the top university teams...

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2 teens arrested in St. George break-in
Posted 23 February 2024

2 teens arrested in St. George break-in

Two teens have been arrested following a break-in and theft at a St. George business. Police said four people broke into the business on Mill Avenue at around 4 p.m. on Jan. 22. Investigators said the suspects made off with about $1,200 worth of safety clothing. A 16-year-old has since been...

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International Falls to purchase new ambulances
Posted 22 February 2024

International Falls to purchase new ambulances

Despite funding challenges in operating the services, International Falls will spend almost $900 thousand on new ambulances. Mayor Harley Droba says it is a sign the city will maintain the service. “We understand how important it is, and we do have aging infrastructure. We have pushed it off for...

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Air service demand survey launched
Posted 22 February 2024

Air service demand survey launched

In light of last months bombshell announcement that Bearskin Airlines would be ceasing its operations in Dryden, Kenora and Fort Frances a new survey has been launched to determine demand for other carriers. The survey focuses on personal, leisure and business travel for the region and is open...

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Shipping containers replacing tents at encampment site
Posted 22 February 2024

Shipping containers replacing tents at encampment site

Homeless advocates in Saint John are working to find safer alternatives for people living in tents throughout the community. Six shipping containers are being set up at an encampment between Waterloo and Exmouth streets in the south central peninsula. The final preparations are happening just...

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New police services board taking shape
Posted 22 February 2024

New police services board taking shape

Another step toward the creation of a new police services board for the west portion of the Rainy River District. Selection of council members is taking place in advance of the new board coming in place on April 1st. The board will oversee how policing by the OPP is provided from Fort Frances to...

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Fire destroys Moncton home
Posted 22 February 2024

Fire destroys Moncton home

A fire has destroyed a mobile home off Salisbury Road in Moncton. Crews were called to the home on Arnold Avenue around 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Platoon Chief Mike Lake with the Moncton Fire Department said they brought the blaze under control in about 30 to 40 minutes. However, Lake said they had...

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Mixed news for N.B. fuel prices
Posted 22 February 2024

Mixed news for N.B. fuel prices

Some New Brunswickers will be paying more for fuel this week while others will get a break. An industry source says gasoline prices are expected to climb by nearly 0.5 cents per litre at midnight. Diesel users, on the other hand, should see prices fall more than five cents, according to the...

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Trudeau announces $13.3 million to Nova Scotia for housing
Posted 22 February 2024

Trudeau announces $13.3 million to Nova Scotia for housing

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in the Cape Breton area Thursday, to announce millions of dollars through the Housing Accelerator Fund, to fast-track building thousands of new homes. The $4 billion fund helps build homes faster by changing by-laws and regulations. Three hundred and sixty-seven...

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Traffic stops result in trafficking charges
Posted 22 February 2024

Traffic stops result in trafficking charges

Two traffic stops made by the Ontario Provincial Police east of Dryden have resulted in drug trafficking and weapons charges for two people. The first occurred on Sunday at 3 p.m. when police stopped a vehicle on Highway 17 near Wabigoon. While speaking with the male driver, officers discovered...

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