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Saint John welcomes new fire chief
Posted 8 February 2024

Saint John welcomes new fire chief

The City of Saint John has a new fire chief, but he is no stranger to the organization. Rob Nichol was named to the position after former chief Kevin Clifford retired in January. “It’s a big portfolio and a huge responsibility, but it’s encouraging to have the professional staff,” Nichol said in...

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NB Liquor and Cannabis N.B. see increased product sales
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Posted 8 February 2024

NB Liquor and Cannabis N.B. see increased product sales

NB Liquor has released its product sales results for the third quarter ending December 31, 2023. Total product sales for the quarter were $141.5 million, that’s up 2.8 per cent compared to the same period in 2022. Net income for the quarter was $55.3 million, 2.4 per cent higher than the prior...

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Council approves ‘first step’ for new neighborhood in Bedford Commons
Posted 8 February 2024

Council approves ‘first step’ for new neighborhood in Bedford Commons

A new neighborhood that would bring thousands of housing developments and commercial space, may be coming to the Bedford Commons. Halifax council passed a motion Tuesday, for 27 multi-unit buildings, between 6 and 33 stories, 121 town homes and more than 6,200 units. The development was...

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Power problems close St. Thomas Aquinas
Posted 8 February 2024

Power problems close St. Thomas Aquinas

An unexpected power outage has impacted water and sewer systems at St. Thomas Aquinas High School and as a result has prompted a closure of the school. Officials with the Kenora Catholic District School are apologizing for this unforeseen situation ad are actively coordinating with...

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‘Becca’ legacy lives on in stage production
Posted 8 February 2024

‘Becca’ legacy lives on in stage production

Almost six years ago, Rebecca Schofield passed away after a battle with cancer. But her acts of kindness legacy lives on. Her mom Anne says a play called ‘Becca’ will be performed on New Brunswick stages this month, “It’s called a documentary style play, which is interviews that she did with us,...

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Some non-emergency services resuming in Cape Breton
Posted 8 February 2024

Some non-emergency services resuming in Cape Breton

Some non-emergency services are resuming for Cape Breton Island, Antigonish and Guysborough counties as the post-storm cleanup continues. Nova Scotia Health reminds people not to travel to a scheduled care appointment if it is unsafe for them to do so and to consider rebooking any non-urgent...

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Physiotherapists in N.S. can soon request X-rays for patients
Posted 8 February 2024

Physiotherapists in N.S. can soon request X-rays for patients

Physiotherapists across the province, will soon be able to request x-rays for their patients. Nova Scotia Health (NSH) says this should save patients time and unnecessary appointments. Physiotherapists employed by NSH and the IWK can already put in requests, but this will now allow those...

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Police looking for suspect after sexual assault on bus in Dartmouth
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Posted 8 February 2024

Police looking for suspect after sexual assault on bus in Dartmouth

Halifax police are looking for the suspect involved in a sexual assault on a transit bus. Police say it was at the bus terminal at Mic Mac Mall on the evening of January 19th. The man allegedly approached a group of teens not known to him, followed them onto a bus, made comments and touched some...

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Mariners begin back-to-back in Valley
Posted 8 February 2024

Mariners begin back-to-back in Valley

The Yarmouth Mariners visit the last-place Valley Wildcats on Thursday night. Every game is big for Yarmouth, as they sit two points back of Pictou County and Truro for the last playoff spot in their division. The Mariners return home tomorrow night to take on the Bearcats. They’ll have the...

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Federal opposition wants meeting on upcoming elver fishery
Posted 8 February 2024

Federal opposition wants meeting on upcoming elver fishery

The federal opposition wants to talk about baby eels. The Conservatives have asked Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier for a meeting on the upcoming elver fishery. Poaching issues have plagued the lucrative fishery in recent years. West Nova MP Chris d’Entremont says it seemed like a...

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