A Halifax-area man and woman have been arrested following an illegal tobacco seizure in Victoria County. RCMP say 64 cases of unstamped tobacco bound for Sydney were seized from a van during a traffic stop on Hwy 105 in Millville last Friday. Investigators estimate it’s worth about $160,000. The...
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Three Yarmouth County fishing vessels have been destroyed by fire. It happened around 10:30 p.m. Thursday at the Pembroke wharf. Yarmouth fire chief Mike Deveau says the call initially came in as a car fire. “A passer-by noticed it. We paged for mutual aid from Port Maitland. We also had our...
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Another hike at the pumps in Nova Scotia. The Utility and Review Board adjusted gasoline and diesel prices at midnight. Self-serve regular gas is up nearly 4 cents per litre to a minimum of $1.59. Diesel is up just over a cent to $1.94.
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick is rolling out a new “affordability measure” the premier says will help lower-income workers. Blaine Higgs unveiled the $79-million initiative Thursday night during his annual State of the Province address, which was broadcast on Rogers tv. “This is a one-time payment of $300 for...
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by Evan TaylorThe Dayspring Fire Department is advising homeowners of the risks of magnifying mirrors after one nearly caused a house fire in their community. A community member who wishes to remain anonymous contacted the fire department and provided them with images that showed a charred window frame next...
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by Caitlin SnowPallet shelters will not be coming to the Forum. Minister of Community Services Minister Trevor Boudreau told reporters Thursday, the site is too small to fit the required 10 units, even though initially it seemed the land would be suitable. “Coordinating and looking how pallets fit and how the...
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by Brad PerryFilling up your vehicle’s fuel tank is going to cost you more here in New Brunswick. Prices went up across the board Thursday night during the weekly adjustment by the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board. The new maximum price for regular self-serve is $1.60 per litre, an increase of 3.2...
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by Brad PerryA man from Woodstock is facing a slew of charges after allegedly trying to stab two RCMP officers. Mounties said they received a request for assistance from the Woodstock Police Force on Monday evening. They were told that a man wanted on five outstanding warrants was heading toward...
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The president and CEO of New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is raising concerns over the temporary cap on international student permits. Ottawa announced this week that the number of student visas will be reduced by 35 per cent this year as part of a temporary two-year cap on foreign...
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by CJ GoaterConfederation College has announced a new partnership with the Regional Food Distribution Association. The college’s culinary management students are collaborating with the RFDA through the new food production course, to prepare, cook, package, and freeze meals for distribution to those in need....
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