by Bryan TaitA 22-year-old man from Bayside, near Saint Andrews, is facing multiple charges after a police investigation. St. Stephen RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on Highway 127 on Nov. 27. During the search, police found and seized ammunition, drugs and drug trafficking paraphernalia. The...
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by Bryan TaitThe union representing school bus mechanics is happy the provincial government has acknowledged a staffing shortage. School bus repairs have been an ongoing issue in New Brunswick, but CUPE Local 1190 president Jonathan Guimond said he’s thankful Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Chuck...
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by Evan TaylorNova Scotia is preparing for the coldest conditions so far this season as Arctic air pushes into the region overnight, bringing sharp temperature drops, dangerous wind chills and pockets of new snowfall. Temperatures across the province are expected to fall into the single-digit negatives...
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by Bryan TaitAn industry source predicts gas and diesel prices will drop across New Brunswick this week. Regular self-serve gasoline is expected to drop by one cent per litre Thursday night, with diesel expected to drop by 4.5 cents per litre. Maximum prices currently range from $1.50 per litre for regular...
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by Evan TaylorNova Scotia is moving to tighten its response to illegal cannabis sales, directing police agencies across the province to increase enforcement amid growing concerns about public safety and the scale of the unregulated market. Justice Minister and Attorney General Scott Armstrong has instructed...
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by Caitlin SnowThere was an emotional tribute to the Port Hawkesbury Rotary Club at Council this week after closing its doors for the final time this fall. It was in September when it shut down after more than six decades, giving its members what the club calls, a much-needed break. Tuesday evening, Patrick...
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by Caitlin SnowYou can expect to dig quite a bit deeper in the new year to cover the cost of food. According to Canada’s Food Price Report 2026, groceries will cost roughly $1,000 more- an exact increase of $994 – and for a family of four, groceries will cost about $17, 571.79. Compared to five years ago, the...
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by Jacob MooreA monumental donation for the IWK hospital. Dr. Margaret Oulton will donate $2 million dollars to women’s health research. She says there is a huge gap in research related to women’s health care. “I’m very happy that I’m able to give this gift, and I’m very happy for what it’s able to do, that...
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An update on the new Clare Veterans Centre. The municipality says they’re accepting reservation requests for the facility in Saulnierville but they need to be discussed in detail. Some events have taken place there, but dates are limited and weekday bookings are not possible due to some...
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Good news for elver fishers. Ottawa announced that the American eel will not be classified as an endangered species. In their decision, the feds said the eel fishery supports many on the East Coast. Their decision considered the best data available and comments from stakeholders, Indigenous...
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