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Report damage from January 10th storm in N.B.
Posted 7 February 2024

Report damage from January 10th storm in N.B.

If your property was damaged by storm surge along New Brunswick’s eastern coastline on January 10th, you can now report it. This is an important part of provincial damage assessments and the recovery process. Residents should take photos of the damage, and contact their insurance companies if...

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Public meeting to focus on safety in Moncton’s north end
Posted 7 February 2024

Public meeting to focus on safety in Moncton’s north end

There’s a growing concern from Moncton’s north-end residents over reported incidents of crime. Moncton City Councillors Bryan Butler and Councillor Dave Steeves say their ward 3 is made up of around 28, 000 people and for the past two years, they have been seeing concerns expressed on social...

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Missing person in Ingonish Beach
Posted 7 February 2024

Missing person in Ingonish Beach

The RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 68-year-old man reported missing February 6th in Ingonish Beach. Cecil Dunphy is described as 5-feet, approximately 155 lbs. He’s bald and has hazel eyes. He is known to wear plaid shirts, blue or red in color, or a safety jacket....

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3 killed in highway collision in Koochiching County
Posted 7 February 2024

3 killed in highway collision in Koochiching County

Three people have been killed in a motor vehicle collision in the west end of Koochiching County. The Minnesota State Patrol says it happened Sunday morning just after 11. Two vehicles came into collision on Highway 1 just west of Northome. Police identify the victims as 24-year-old Riley Walter...

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Water woes continue at Rainy River First Nations
Posted 6 February 2024

Water woes continue at Rainy River First Nations

Rainy River First Nations continues to deal with water problems. A notice posted on the community’s Facebook page noted low water levels led to a loss of water pressure and the pumps at its water treatment plant to stop functioning. The public works department has been working since Sunday to...

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Teen dead, another charged after Moncton shooting
Posted 6 February 2024

Teen dead, another charged after Moncton shooting

A teenage boy is dead and another has been charged with manslaughter following a shooting in Moncton. RCMP said they responded to a report of a shot fired at a residence on Sands Drive around 9:20 p.m. Monday. “When police arrived at the scene, they located a 16-year-old youth inside of the...

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N.S. Premier criticized over response to Cape Breton snow emergency
Posted 6 February 2024

N.S. Premier criticized over response to Cape Breton snow emergency

Nova Scotia’s Premier Tim Houston has come under fire from opposition leaders for his remarks on Cape Breton Regional Municipality’s declaration of a state of emergency amid heavy snowfall. During a news conference, Houston questioned the necessity of the declaration, asserting that it wasn’t...

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Charlotte Cardin tops Juno with 6 nods
Posted 6 February 2024

Charlotte Cardin tops Juno with 6 nods

Halifax is gearing up to host the 53rd Annual JUNO Awards and now the nominations for the big show have been unveiled. Montreal-born singer-songwriter Charlotte Cardin returns to dominate this year’s JUNO nominations for a second time with a total of six. R&B all-star Daniel Caesar and...

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RCMP make arrests in stolen property investigation
Posted 6 February 2024

RCMP make arrests in stolen property investigation

Two Moncton residents have been arrested in an RCMP investigation into stolen property. Mounties began an investigation into the possession of stolen property in January. On Feb. 1, police arrested a 44-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman during a traffic stop. Subsequent to the arrests, a...

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Salvus Clinic continues services, while searching for permanent home
Posted 6 February 2024

Salvus Clinic continues services, while searching for permanent home

Members of the Salvus Clinic provided an update to Moncton City Council this week. The Clinic was evicted from its Church Street location in November and continues to look for a permanent home. Since then, it has been operating out of its Mobile Unit and temporary office space. “We are still...

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