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1 killed, 7 injured in Moncton-area crash
Posted 13 January 2024

1 killed, 7 injured in Moncton-area crash

One person has died and seven others were injured following a head-on crash near Moncton. Emergency crews were called to the scene on Route 115 in Irishtown around 10 p.m. Friday. RCMP Cpl. Guillaume Belanger said it is believed a car crossed the centre line and struck a jeep. Belanger said the...

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$328K in government funding for Imperial Theatre
Posted 12 January 2024

$328K in government funding for Imperial Theatre

A Saint John theatre is receiving government funding for programming and renovations at the historic space. Imperial Theatre will get more than $328,000 in combined funding from the provincial and federal governments. More than $258,000 of that will come from federal programs, according to Saint...

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Storm surge warning in effect
Posted 12 January 2024

Storm surge warning in effect

High storm surge levels and large waves could cause problems in the region on Saturday. Environment Canada has issued a storm surge warning for areas along the Bay of Fundy. It says water levels will exceed high astronomical tide and inundate vulnerable sections of the coastline. Coastal...

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Province-wide arrest warrant for Oakfield man
Posted 12 January 2024

Province-wide arrest warrant for Oakfield man

A province-wide arrest warrant for a 31-year-old man from Oakfield. RCMP say Daniel Michaud, 31, from Oakfield, has been charged with: Assault Assault Causing Bodily Harm Michaud is described as 5’10, 175 lbs with green eyes and blond hair. Investigators believe he is driving a 2008 dark...

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Province unlikely to spend more on security for constituency offices, despite rising concerns
Posted 12 January 2024

Province unlikely to spend more on security for constituency offices, despite rising concerns

In the past year, there have been multiple incidents at constituency offices around the province, prompting questions over their security, however, Finance Minister Allan MacMaster says government is unlikely to allocate funds to address it at this time. The most recent incident, reported by CBC...

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QMJHL commissioner makes first visit to the Maritimes
Posted 12 January 2024

QMJHL commissioner makes first visit to the Maritimes

Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) commissioner Mario Cecchini made his first visit to the Maritimes this week. The Montreal, Que., native was named commissioner in March 2023 following the resignation of Gilles Courteau amid a hazing scandal in the league. Before that, Cecchini...

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Couchiching First Nation resident charged with impaired operation
Posted 12 January 2024

Couchiching First Nation resident charged with impaired operation

The Ontario Provincial Police have arrested and charged one individual with impaired operation following a collision. On January 11, around 11:00 a.m., members of the OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the 400 block of Nelson Street in the Town of Fort Frances. Through...

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Rothesay approves ridesharing bylaw
Posted 12 January 2024

Rothesay approves ridesharing bylaw

Rothesay has become the latest New Brunswick municipality to allow ridesharing. Council voted this week to pass the third and final reading of its ridesharing bylaw. It follows the lead of Saint John, Quispamsis and Grand Bay-Westfield, which already have their own bylaws. Companies will need to...

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Convicted robber wanted on Canada-wide warrant
Posted 12 January 2024

Convicted robber wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Saint John police are asking for help to find a convicted armed robber wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. Ryan Cail is accused of breaching the conditions of his statutory release. The 30-year-old was living at a community correctional centre in the city. Cail is serving a nearly three-year...

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Arrest made for threats to Fort Frances High School
Posted 12 January 2024

Arrest made for threats to Fort Frances High School

The Rainy River OPP have arrested a 19 year old man in connection to threats received at Fort Frances High School. Police say they picked up the suspect yesterday afternoon. It’s in connection to threats made to the high school on Wednesday. He’s been charged with uttering threats and mischief....

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