by Tara ClowNew options for New Brunswickers for the disposal of unwanted medications, used needles, and other medical sharps. Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) and Recycle NB have announced a new program in the province. “Proper disposal of unwanted medications protects our environment and...
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by Caitlin SnowA province wide arrest warrant for a Halifax man. RCMP say Scott Evan Higgins, is facing a charge of failing to comply with a court order. The 38-year-old is described as 5’9, 176 lbs with brown eyes and dark brown hair. Anyone with information is asked to call police or Crime Stoppers.
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by Evan TaylorThe site of the former Riverport Community School is set to become a community park. The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg who own the land recently approved a five-year management agreement with the Riverport Community Centre Park Committee which will now oversee the development of the...
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Some big changes within Premier Tim Houston’s cabinet as a Liberal MLA crosses the floor to join the Tories. Richmond MLA Trevor Boudreau is stepping down as Minister of Community Services and L’Nu Affairs. Boudreau says the move is due to personal and health reasons and takes effect right...
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The Nova Scotia Health Authority and IWK Health are amending their COVID-19 vaccination policy. According to a joint statement, effective February 26th, “employees, preferred candidates and on-site medical staff won’t need to submit proof of primary series COVID immunization. Staff who chose not...
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by Brad PerryMounties are looking for help to identify a suspect in a three-year-old sexual assault investigation. Police are not saying much about the incident, only that it happened in Sackville in October 2020. On Thursday, investigators released a composite sketch of the suspect in hopes someone can...
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by Caitlin SnowThe city has posted signs notifying the public that Grand Parade and Victoria Park are currently closed. HRM says they were put up following the announcement February 7, that five out of 11 tent encampments around HRM would be de-designated-that better options exist. However, due to food waste,...
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by Caitlin SnowThe Prime Minister is in Cape Breton and is scheduled to make a housing announcement. According to his itinerary, Justin Trudeau visited a long-term care facility Thursday morning and will make a housing announcement Thursday afternoon. He is also scheduled to meet with first responders. His...
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The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education wants to hear from you. They’re hosting a series of public engagement sessions over the next two weeks. Regional executive director Jared Purdy says it’s a new provincial initiative. “It allows information to flow from the regional centre out into the...
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If you are trying to find a daycare for your child, forking over money to go on a wait-list will no longer be part of the process. The government is eliminating those fees to be placed on a waitlist to attend a provincially licensed child-care programs. At some places, the fees were totalling...
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