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Class action launched against Nova Scotia Power over data breach and alleged overbilling
Posted 5 December 2025

Class action launched against Nova Scotia Power over data breach and alleged overbilling

A Nova Scotia law firm has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Nova Scotia Power, alleging the utility failed to protect customer information during a recent cyber breach and may have overcharged thousands of residents. MacGillivray Injury and Insurance Law submitted a statement of...

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Feds fund support for homeless veterans in New Brunswick
Posted 5 December 2025

Feds fund support for homeless veterans in New Brunswick

The federal government is partnering with New Brunswick’s Human Development Council to help connect veterans experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness with housing supports in New Brunswick’s urban areas. Saint John-Kennebecasis MP Wayne Long announced $1.3 million Friday would be...

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Saint John Police look for suspect vehicle in break-in
Posted 5 December 2025

Saint John Police look for suspect vehicle in break-in

Saint John Police are seeking public assistance to identify a vehicle and individuals involved in a break, enter and theft in the Drury Cove subdivision. According to a press release, police received a report of a residential break-in on Nov. 28 between 4:40 and 5:40 p.m. The suspect vehicle,...

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Quispamsis starts work on homelessness strategy
Posted 5 December 2025

Quispamsis starts work on homelessness strategy

Quispamsis town council is taking early steps to developing a strategy to address homelessness. Coun. Kerrie Luck raised the issue at this week’s regular meeting, and said Quispamsis should be proactive in dealing with it. “It’s potentially not if, but when, it potentially will happen in our...

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Mi’kmaq Chiefs surprised to receive letter from minister on cannabis crackdown
Posted 5 December 2025

Mi’kmaq Chiefs surprised to receive letter from minister on cannabis crackdown

Mi’kmaq Chiefs say they were surprised to receive a letter from Nova Scotia’s justice minister this week about cracking down on illegal cannabis dispensaries. At a press conference on Thursday, Scott Armstrong directed police agencies to intensify enforcement across the province, then to report...

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Don’t forget to donate a turkey!
Posted 5 December 2025

Don’t forget to donate a turkey!

There’s still time to get your turkey donations in. Over 1100 frozen birds and turkey loaves have come in so far. The Sue Stultz and Moncton Firefighters Association turkey drive wraps up on Saturday,  December 6, at 7 pm. RELATED: Turkey collection tradition begins Dec. 1 in Greater Moncton...

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Port Hawkesbury Christmas parade this Sunday
Posted 5 December 2025

Port Hawkesbury Christmas parade this Sunday

It’s a time to enjoy the festive spirit! The Town of Port Hawkesbury says this Sunday there will be a slew of activities including music, a visit from Santa, treats and a free skate. Events start at 3 p.m. and end with a parade at 6 p.m.

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Hundreds of pharmacists recruited to N.S. in past 2 years: PANS
Posted 5 December 2025

Hundreds of pharmacists recruited to N.S. in past 2 years: PANS

Hundreds of pharmacists have been recruited to Nova Scotia over the last couple of years thanks to an international initiative, according to the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia (PANS). The organization says RxNS launched in December 2023, and since professionals from the U.S., New Zealand,...

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Man arrested after Hampton break-in
Posted 5 December 2025

Man arrested after Hampton break-in

A 36-year-old man has been arrested after a break, enter and theft in Hampton. At approximately 5:21 p.m. on Nov. 26, Hampton RCMP responded to a report of a break-in at a residence on Robertson Road. Police observed significant damage inside the residence as a result of the incident. They...

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Local group buys former church in Wedgeport
Posted 5 December 2025

Local group buys former church in Wedgeport

A former church in Wedgeport is now in the hands of the community. The Acadian Heritage Society purchased the St. Michael’s building from the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth for $75,000. The last mass was held there on Christmas Eve, 2023, and the church was desecrated a few months later....

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