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Moncton expands HotSpot parking services
Posted 11 December 2025

Moncton expands HotSpot parking services

The City of Moncton is expanding its paid parking system through HotSpot, an online service designed to modernize public parking and improve convenience for users. City officials explained that the expansion will take place in phases to ensure a smooth transition. The first phase begins December...

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Ring A Bell campaign highlights resilience in youth mental health
Posted 11 December 2025

Ring A Bell campaign highlights resilience in youth mental health

The Ring A Bell campaign is marking its 15th year in New Brunswick, with a focus on resilience as a key part of mental health. The campaign runs from December 8 to 12 and is coordinated by Dots NB, Partners for Youth and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. “Resilience...

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Team South takes MHL All-Star Game in Yarmouth
Posted 11 December 2025

Team South takes MHL All-Star Game in Yarmouth

The MHL All-Stars put on a great show in Yarmouth. Will Allen’s overtime winner pushed the South Division over the North team 5-4 in the league’s annual showcase. The Pictou County Crusher says it felt great to contribute. “It was awesome, the main thing is that everyone had a lot of fun, and it...

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Auditor general warns on highways, deficit and debt
Posted 10 December 2025

Auditor general warns on highways, deficit and debt

New Brunswick’s highways are falling behind on safety and maintenance, according to Auditor General Paul Martin. In his latest report, Martin said 43 per cent of the 17,000 kilometres of department‑operated highways were rated poor or very poor in 2023‑24. He told the legislative assembly that...

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Multi-vehicle crash on 102 near Bayers Lake
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Posted 10 December 2025

Multi-vehicle crash on 102 near Bayers Lake

Traffic is backing up, Wednesday evening, due to a multi-vehicle collision on a section of Highway 102. Police say it is between Larry Uteck Blvd and Dunbrack Street. As of 7 p.m. is a significant delay.

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Cocaine and unstamped tobacco seized in Meteghan Station
Posted 10 December 2025

Cocaine and unstamped tobacco seized in Meteghan Station

After a traffic stop in Meteghan Station, police seized cocaine and unstamped tobacco. The RCMP officer saw a vehicle stop in a lane around Dentremont Road at approximately 3 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3. The 67-year-old female of Saint Bernard was arrested after cocaine was found on her person...

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Port Hawkesbury Rotary Club celebrates achievements and has optimism
Posted 10 December 2025

Port Hawkesbury Rotary Club celebrates achievements and has optimism

After celebrating 64 years of giving back to their community, the Rotary Club of Port Hawkesbury has come to an end. Their best-known achievements include donating bursaries for high school students, fundraising for polio, helping out individuals and barbequing hot dogs at the Canada Day...

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Bank of Canada holds 2.25% key interest rate, outlook modest
Posted 10 December 2025

Bank of Canada holds 2.25% key interest rate, outlook modest

The Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent, saying inflation is close to target, but the economy is still facing challenges. Governor Tiff Macklem said the rate is positioned to balance inflation control with support for the economy as it undergoes a structural...

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Salisbury Fire and Rescue seeks donations for local food bank
Posted 10 December 2025

Salisbury Fire and Rescue seeks donations for local food bank

Christmas is when communities come together. The Salisbury Fire Department is collecting donations for the Helping Hands food bank. “We started it last year because of the need with Helping Hands being short approximately 150 turkeys. We decided to help them out with a turkey drive, and we ended...

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Child dies after ATV flips over in Digby
Posted 10 December 2025

Child dies after ATV flips over in Digby

One child has died after an ATV accident in Digby. The RCMP says they got the call on Monday around 3:20 p.m. They found an ATV overturned in a parking lot, and a child passenger with life-threatening injuries. The first two officers who got to the scene gave first aid. The child was rushed to a...

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