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Hunting party faces almost $20k in fines
Posted 5 February 2024

Hunting party faces almost $20k in fines

3 people have pleaded guilty to offences involving unsafe hunting practices. Frederick Evers of Kingsville has pleaded guilty to unlawfully hunting big game and discharging a firearm from a motorboat and was fined a total of $9,000 and has also had his hunting licence suspended for one year....

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Seismic activity studied by NWMO
Posted 5 February 2024

Seismic activity studied by NWMO

The agency looking at the possibility of a nuclear storage site in the Ignace area says it is studying seismic activity recorded in the region. There have been several small quakes in recent months around the Wabigoon Lake and Ignace areas. None have measured over 3.0 magnitude. Earthquake...

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RCMP charge 3 in $20K tool theft in Springhill
Posted 5 February 2024

RCMP charge 3 in $20K tool theft in Springhill

RCMP have recovered $20,000 worth of stolen tools in Cumberland County. Police say the theft happened January 22nd at a construction site in Springhill. After items were identified on Facebook Marketplace, officers executed a search warrant at a residence and seized stolen tools on January 24th....

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Car crashes into building leading to charges
Posted 5 February 2024

Car crashes into building leading to charges

Thunder Bay Police Service officers responded to a report that a vehicle had collided with a building on Friday just before midnight. Officers were dispatched to an address on the 1000 block of Dawson Road for the collision. Upon arrival, officers observed signs of impairment from the driver....

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Canada Post delivery delays due to weather
Posted 5 February 2024

Canada Post delivery delays due to weather

Canada Post has issued a delivery service alert for parts of Atlantic Canada due to inclement weather and snow: Red service alert: Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia Yellow service alert: New Brunswick A red service alert means Canada Post is suspending delivery for the day and not sending...

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Police arrest man following collision in Saint John
Posted 5 February 2024

Police arrest man following collision in Saint John

The Saint John Police have arrested a 22-year-old man following a collision and fleeing from police. Police reported on Sunday, February 4, at approximately 3:00 a.m., a red Hyundai Accent collided with a concrete barrier westbound on Highway 1 near Exit #119. Officers attempted to stop the...

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City Council installs weather stations to improve storm response
Posted 5 February 2024

City Council installs weather stations to improve storm response

The City of Saint John recently installed five portable wireless, solar-powered mini weather stations to help the Public Works team improve their winter storm response. Four weather stations have been installed on Foster Thurston Drive, Loch Lomond Road, Westfield Road, and Union Street. A fifth...

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Mayor welcomes return of Grand Manan-based medevac
Posted 5 February 2024

Mayor welcomes return of Grand Manan-based medevac

Grand Manan’s mayor is welcoming news that the island will have its own dedicated air ambulance once again. Ambulance New Brunswick (ANB) announced Thursday it has signed a contract with Voyageur Aviation. It will see the company, which operates the province’s air ambulance program, station a...

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Nominations open for 2024 Order of New Brunswick
Posted 5 February 2024

Nominations open for 2024 Order of New Brunswick

Members of the public are invited to submit nominations for the Order of New Brunswick. Established in 2000, the Order of New Brunswick is the province’s highest honour. It is designed to celebrate New Brunswickers who have made significant contributions to the economic, cultural, or social...

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Local sports for Monday, February 5th
Posted 5 February 2024

Local sports for Monday, February 5th

The Sioux Lookout Bombers continue to hold down first place in the SIJHL. In fact, all three teams that hold down the first three spots in the standings won both their games this weekend. The Bombers beat the Red Lake Miners twice: 2-1 on Saturday and 4-3 on Friday night. The Kam River Fighting...

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