by Brad PerryMany New Brunswickers will see extra money in their bank accounts this week. Carbon tax rebates will go out to eligible residents on Monday, if they have not already. A family of four will get $184 through the rebate while single adults will receive $92. Those living outside the Saint John and...
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by Brad PerryOfficials who operate the Crane Mountain landfill in Saint John are exploring the idea of expanding upwards. The Fundy Regional Service Commission has proposed doubling the height of the landfill from 27.5 metres to 55 metres. “We’re looking to make the landfill higher in order to store more...
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by Brad PerryThe Horizon Health Network says wait times at its four regional hospitals are improving. But its interim president says staff and physicians continue to care for a “high volume of sick patients.” Margaret Melanson addressed reporters on Friday following long emergency department wait times over...
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by Brad PerryDieppe set a number of new construction records in 2023, according to figures released by the city. There were 571 building permits issued with a total value of more than $182 million, surpassing the previous record of $119 million set just one year earlier. A total of 427 permits were issued...
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by Randy ThomsThe Fort Frances Muskies boys hockey team ended the Piper Classic in Winnipeg by winning the B-side consolation final, beating NorWOSSA rivals the Dryden Eagles 6-5. Klyde Laplante’s second goal of the game while the Muskies were shorthanded stood as the winner. Ashton Veldhuisen scored three...
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If you need to go over the causeway on Monday, be prepared for some delays. Four planned traffic stops will take place throughout the day. They will occur between 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Each will last up to 20 minutes and it is to allow for some maintenance work to take place.
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A 23-year-old woman has serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle while in a crosswalk in Halifax. It happened at around 9:30 a.m. on Sunday on Gottingen Street. She was taken to the hospital and her injuries are described as life-threatening. The road re-opened at 1 p.m. Police are asking...
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by Caitlin SnowRCMP are investigating what could be arson after a house fire in Meteghan. RCMP say crews responded to the fire around 1:30am Sunday morning near the 3600 block of Route 1 in St. Bernard. When officers arrived, they found an empty house engulfed in flames. At this time investigators believe the...
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by Brad PerryA strong storm surge caused by Saturday’s storm caused a lot of problems in coastal communities along the Bay of Fundy. Environment Canada issued storm surge warnings along the Fundy coast from St. Stephen to Saint John, including Grand Manan. It warned that water levels would exceed high...
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by Randy ThomsFeed Ontario is calling on the provincial government to increase spending on social programs. It presented its recommendations to government during a recent pre-budget hearing. Manager of Research and Government Relations Ashley Quan says one calls for workers on social assistance to be allowed...
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