by Brad PerryMany police forces across Canada are reporting an increase in thefts of tools, and Saint John is no different. There was a 27 per cent increase in tool thefts during the last half of 2023 compared to the first half, and a 36 per cent increase over 2022. “Tools are often targeted for the reasons...
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by CJ GoaterThe Ontario government is investing $24 million over three years to help prevent repeat and violent offenders from committing serious crimes while out on bail. Of the $24 million according to the Ontario Government the following police services will receive a total of $1,875,386: Dryden Police...
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by Evan TaylorQueens District RCMP are investigating a deadly ATV crash that took Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred shortly after 1 pm near the Old Port Mouton road where police found an ATV driver next to his ride that appeared to be involved in a crash. The driver was identified as a 27-year-old...
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by Brad PerryExpect to see an increase Thursday night at the fuel pumps in New Brunswick. An industry source says gasoline and diesel prices are expected to rise. The price for regular self-serve should increase by around one cent per litre. Diesel users will see the maximum price jump by more than five...
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Concern remains around the future of the American Iron and Metal (AIM) operations at Port Saint John operations after last September’s fire. On December 29, a news release from the provincial government said AIM’s salvage dealers licence had been revoked. But Bryan Wilson, a spokesperson for...
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by Brad PerryIt looks like we are in for another round of winter weather on Saturday. Forecasters are watching a developing storm similar to the one on Wednesday. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for the entire province on Thursday. The weather agency said while it is too soon to provide...
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Bad news for a star Halifax Mooseheads forward. Jordan Dumais will be out for 6 weeks, as he’s set to undergo lower abdominal surgery in Columbus, Ohio. Dumais played for Team Canada at the World Juniors in Sweden. He leads the QMJHL in points-per-game, and recorded 47 points this season.
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by Tim DavidsonHighway 17 is closed again. This time the closure is between Dinorwic and Ignace. The Ministry of Transportation says a collision forced the closure. No other details about the collision have been released. I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet,...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Treaty Three Police Service Drug Unit with assistance from the Ontario Provincial Police have seized a number of drugs on the Seine River First Nation. Police executed a search warrant Monday and found a quantity of Hydromorphone, crack cocaine and Oxycodone. Over $6,000 in cash, a loaded...
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by Brad PerryMore than $7 million in government funding has been announced for an affordable housing development in Saint John. Federal, provincial and municipal officials were on hand for Thursday morning’s announcement in the city’s south end. The 39-unit project on Broad Street will be geared toward...
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