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Early access 2025 Scotties tickets on sale Thursday
Posted 14 February 2024

Early access 2025 Scotties tickets on sale Thursday

Residents who had tickets to the 2022 Scotties Tournament of Hearts are being granted early access to buy tickets for the 2025 tournament. Curling Canada will be sending out emails on February 15, with information on the early access sale that is running until February 18. Ticket sales for the...

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Poirier credits years of lobbying resulted in LCBO decision
Posted 14 February 2024

Poirier credits years of lobbying resulted in LCBO decision

Years of advocacy has finally paid off. That’s the feeling of mayor Andrew Poirier to news the LCBO will starting monitoring their entrances at select locations in northwestern Ontario. He says it’s worked in other provinces and is glad Kenora part of the pilot project. “We in the process of now...

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2 people killed in Sussex-area crash
Posted 14 February 2024

2 people killed in Sussex-area crash

Police say a man and a woman have died after their vehicles collided near Sussex. First responders were called to Route 114 in Penobsquis around 6 a.m. Tuesday. Mounties believe a vehicle travelling eastbound encountered a mechanical issue of some sort. It caused the driver to lose control and...

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Hospital fundraiser takes in $22,000+ for intense care unit
Posted 14 February 2024

Hospital fundraiser takes in $22,000+ for intense care unit

More than $22,000 has been raised in only a few hours to support the South Shore Regional Hospital. It’s part of a major fundraiser for the Health Services Foundation. The goal is $150,000 to buy new equipment for the intensive care unit. Some of the purchases would be for an ultrasound, new bed...

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Wanted Shediac man considered armed and dangerous
Posted 14 February 2024

Wanted Shediac man considered armed and dangerous

The public’s assistance is needed to locate a 36-year-old man who is believed to be in the Moncton or Shediac areas. Randy Allain is wanted in connection with an armed robbery, stolen vehicle and gas, and breach of conditions. RCMP says he could have a firearm and should be considered to be...

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Faded Views Barbershop: clean cuts, close shaves, great conversation
Posted 14 February 2024

Faded Views Barbershop: clean cuts, close shaves, great conversation

Barber shops have been around for centuries, evolving into a place to go for a good clean shave and haircut. Colton Keirstead, owner of Faded Views Barbership, opened in Riverview just over a year ago. “We opened October 3rd, 2022, and brought back the old vintage style of barbering with...

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Eel fishing group says feds need to curb illegal elver fishing
Posted 14 February 2024

Eel fishing group says feds need to curb illegal elver fishing

An eel fishing group says the elver fishery needs to open this season. Federal fisheries minister Diane Lebouthillier says they’re consulting with the industry before making a decision on the lucrative fishery for 2024. Poaching and violence have plagued the baby eel fishery for several years....

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Golf user fee increases coming to city-owned courses
Posted 14 February 2024

Golf user fee increases coming to city-owned courses

Golf user fees at the city-owned Chapples and Strathcona Golf Courses are increasing by the following amounts: Golf Season Pass – Adult (36 years to 59 years) Double (7 days/week) increase – 3.03% – $1,504.43 ($1,700.00 with taxes included) Golf Season Pass – Double (Strathcona &...

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Liberal leader wants to hear from health care workers
Posted 14 February 2024

Liberal leader wants to hear from health care workers

New Brunswick’s Liberal leader is embarking on a provincial tour as MLAs prepare to return to the legislature in March. Susan Holt said she decided over Christmas to go on tour and wanted this trip to focus on New Brunswick’s health care system. “I’ve been spending a lot of time on the road, but...

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Radiothon raising money for N.B. Heart Centre
Posted 14 February 2024

Radiothon raising money for N.B. Heart Centre

Here is your chance to help improve health care for residents across New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. The annual Love Your Hospital Radiothon on Country 94 and 97.3 The Wave runs from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. For the 12th year, we have partnered with the Saint John Regional Hospital...

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