by Brad PerryPolice in Saint John are hoping to increase fraud prevention among seniors in the community. The city’s police force is planning to hold a series of in-person education sessions this year. Staff Sgt. Sean Rocca said people aged 65 and over are making up a larger percentage of fraud victims....
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A new collaboration between the provincial government and the Nurses Association of New Brunswick will exempt newly graduated nursing students from first-time registration fees. The government has committed $2.7 million over five years toward the initiative, which is meant to enhance...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick property owners are getting their 2024 assessments this week. Provincial figures show the overall assessment base is up 10.4 per cent, or $8.4 billion. Officials said the southeast region of the province saw some of the largest increases. “We continue to experience another year of...
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by Caitlin SnowIf you need help heating your home this winter and are on a low-income, a fund through the Salvation Army may be able to help you out. You can apply to the Home Energy Assistance Top-Up Fund if: You live in Nova Scotia and are within the following low-income thresholds: $29,000 for one-person...
READ MOREA dozen doctors will be in place in Clare this spring. The Clare Health Centre is expanding, and will give more people in Digby County access to a family doctor. It’s part of a partnership between the Municipality of Clare and Nova Scotia Health. Clare Warden Yvon LeBlanc says it’s great news....
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by Caitlin SnowAn RCMP officer as well as North Sydney man were taken to hospital after a three-vehicle collision in Coxheath, Cape Breton. RCMP say it happened Sunday morning on Hwy 125. An officer had stopped a Dodge RAM when their SUV was rear-ended by a Toyota Corolla. This pushed the SUV into the RAM and...
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by Caitlin SnowMore heavy rain is on the way. Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for the south shore from Lunenburg County to Shelburne. The forecaster says to expect 25-30mm of rain following a few centimeters of snow Tuesday afternoon until Tuesday evening. Environment Canada says the frozen...
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by Brad PerryAnother round of messy wintry weather has its sights set on the province for Tuesday. Snow will move in across southern New Brunswick throughout the afternoon and evening. It will change to rain for most areas Tuesday night and come to an end before morning. Environment Canada says most areas...
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by Adam RileyChanges could be coming to where you get your government ID and other services. The province is moving forward with a directive that will close some ServiceOntario outlets, and reopen some in Staples business stores. The move comes following the November 7th opening of a new ServiceOntario...
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The Kennebecasis Regional Police Force has launched a cadet sponsorship program for anyone wanting to become a police officer. Applicants will be selected to attend the Atlantic Police Academy in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, this coming July. The sponsored cadets will be guaranteed...
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