by Tara ClowAround 125 north end Moncton residents talked about public safety at a meeting held Wednesday night. The focus was concerns about increased reports of crime in the neighborhood. “There has just been quite a swell of concern for public safety, especially in the fall. And the sense was that petty...
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by Caitlin SnowThe Minister of Community Services, Trevor Boudreau says there are risks to being outside, including fires. His comments come after HRM’s decision to close five out of 11 tent encampments around the city this week. “There are challenges. So, everybody is individual, and I think HRM did a pretty...
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by Brad PerrySum 41, Our Lady Peace, and Alvvays are coming to New Brunswick this summer. They will headline the AREA 506 music festival in Saint John on New Brunswick Day weekend Ray Gracewood, who founded the festival in 2016, said he believes this is their biggest year yet. “Every year, it gets more and...
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by Brad PerryIt appears fuel prices in New Brunswick are on their way down for the first time in a month. An industry source says gasoline and diesel prices should fall on Thursday night. The maximum price for regular self-serve is expected to drop by around 3.5 cents per litre. Diesel users should see the...
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Two men from Miramichi have been convicted on animal cruelty charges, according to the New Brunswick SPCA (NBSPCA). Bernard Bouchard was convicted on Tuesday of failing to provide a dog with adequate medical attention when the animal was wounded and willful neglect in providing food, water,...
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by CJ Goater3 Individuals are facing multiple charges after a traffic stop on Highway 72 in Sioux Lookout. On Wednesday, members of the Ontario Provincial Police conducted a traffic stop for speeding. One of the passengers had a warrant out for their arrest and was identified by police during the stop....
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by Caitlin SnowMinister of Public Works, Kim Masland says she thinks the department has done a really good job with snow clearing efforts, following the historic snowfall over the weekend. Masland says there are still about 50 roads left to be cleared, that will be open by Thursday. “Our focus right now is...
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by Tim DavidsonKenora’s business elite will be crowned tonight. The Kenora and District of Commerce is holding it’s 2024 business awards. Over 50 business, agencies, business owners and managers were nominated in 10 different categories. The business awards will be held in the event center at Seven Generations...
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by CJ GoaterA group of northwestern Ontario pride organizations have released a joint statement stating they have paused their relationship with Kenora Pride. The group comprised of Borderland Pride, Rainbow Alliance Dryden, and Rainbow Collective Thunder Bay, released the statement highlighting that they...
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by Brad PerryMounties are asking for help to find a 36-year-old man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. Jonathan Brown was charged with sexual assault, assault, and sexual interference on a youth in 2019. Brown was scheduled to stand trial that November, but police issued a warrant after he failed to attend...
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