by Brad PerrySaint John is gearing up to host its first developer symposium in late March. It is a partnership between the city and the region’s growth agency, Envision Saint John. Carrie Smith, who works with the city’s Growth and Community Development Services, said this year’s theme will be unlocking...
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by Adam RileyOne person was taken to hospital for minor injuries following a collision on Highway 11 in the Greenstone area Sunday. It occurred near Reflection Lake around 8:45 p.m. involving a single commercial vehicle with two occupants according to police and required first responders from both Greenstone...
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by Caitlin SnowAfrican Heritage Month, celebrated in February, officially kicked off Tuesday morning at Province House with the Lt. Gov Arthur J. LeBlanc and African Nova Scotians Affairs Minister Twila Grosse. According to the province, this year’s theme, “Our Smiles, Our Joy, Our Resilience as African Nova...
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Canadian-born director, Norman Jewison has died at age 97. He directed and produced over 40 films and TV shows during his career, including In the Heat of the Night, Moonstruck and Fiddler on the Roof. He also co-wrote the screenplay for Jesus Christ Superstar. Jewison’s common themes were...
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by Tara ClowFire has destroyed the Dixie Lee restaurant and four apartments in Bouctouche. Fire Chief Maurice Belliveau says heavy smoke was coming from the Irving Boulevard building when they arrived at around 10:30 pm Monday. He adds it didn’t take long before the building was fully engulfed. Additional...
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by Tim DavidsonIt’s back to the drawing board after council in Dryden rejected a budget increase of 4.3 percent. A recorded vote had a narrow win for the nays of four to three. Councilor Bryan Tardiff was one of the nay votes and believes the city needs to still go with a higher increase of 6.4 percent. “We’re...
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by Tim DavidsonSome residents of Keewatin would like the City of Kenora to take a more active role in supporting their activities. In particular, the erection of a Christmas Tree. Lynn Traviss-Thompson made a deputation to city council and is asking the city for some help. “Moving forward we would like the...
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The final report into a triple murder-suicide nearly seven years ago in Guysborough County will be made public next week. Lionel Desmond shot his wife, daughter and mother in Upper Big Tracadie and then turned the gun on himself in 2017. Desmond was suffering from severe PTSD and depression...
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The Digby-Saint John ferry continues to be out of service. Bay Ferries says they’re making repairs to the Fundy Rose’s stern loading door. The ferry went out of service last Thursday, and that will continue until this Saturday. The company says they’re also doing a pre-drydock hull survey.
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The Academy Award nominees have been revealed. Oppenheimer is the top-nominated film of the year with a total of 13 nominations. Poor Things is in second place with 11. Killers of the Flower Moon has 10 nods and Barbie has eight. Canadian Ryan Gosling is nominated for best supporting actor for...
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