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School board set to expand virtually
Posted 29 December 2023

School board set to expand virtually

2024 is looking bright for a French Catholic school board here in Northwestern Ontario. Officials with Conseil Scholaire de district catholique des Aurores boréales are getting set to expand their ability to provide education, specifically High School level education to the region. Director of...

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Saint John AIM facility licence revoked
Posted 29 December 2023

Saint John AIM facility licence revoked

The Public Safety Minister has revoked the salvage dealer’s licence for the American Iron and Metal facility in Saint John. Kris Austin says he reviewed responses from the task force and the salvage dealer and is not convinced that the company has adequately addressed the serious concerns. “As...

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New Year’s Eve Family Fun Fest to feature fireworks
Posted 29 December 2023

New Year’s Eve Family Fun Fest to feature fireworks

A full slate of activities is planned for downtown Moncton to help ring in New Year’s Eve. Festivities get underway at 2 o’clock on December 31st including music, ice skating, food, and spirits as well as a fireworks display at midnight to help welcome 2024. You can also take in a Moncton...

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Man’s body discovered in downtown Moncton
Posted 29 December 2023

Man’s body discovered in downtown Moncton

An investigation is underway after the discovery of a man’s body in downtown Moncton. Codiac RCMP Sergeant Joel Arsenault says it was located on Friday at around 8:20 am on Cameron Street. The death does not appear to be suspicious at this time, but Arsenault says an autopsy will be done to...

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Public inquiry report into foreign interference delayed
Posted 29 December 2023

Public inquiry report into foreign interference delayed

An extension has been granted for the public inquiry looking into foreign interference in the federal electoral process. “The Commissioner of the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions, Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, has written to the...

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Halifax man charged after incident at MLA’s office
Posted 29 December 2023

Halifax man charged after incident at MLA’s office

Police have charged a man in relation to an incident at a government constituency office in Halifax. Earlier this month, officers responded to a report that a man assaulted two people known to him and caused damage at an MLA’s office on Herring Cove Road. A 47-year-old man appeared in court...

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Be responsible, make plans to get home safely on NYE
Posted 29 December 2023

Be responsible, make plans to get home safely on NYE

A reminder for those planning on celebrating on Sunday night as we ring in 2024. RCMP Inspector Chantal Farrah says to always make responsible choices, “There is never a time to take a chance and drive impaired. If you’re going to take a cab, those fees are nothing compared to the hefty fines...

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Police investigate armed robbery at gas station in Shelburne
Posted 29 December 2023

Police investigate armed robbery at gas station in Shelburne

RCMP are investigating an alleged armed robbery in Shelburne. Police say a man entered a gas station on Falls Lane on Tuesday night and demanded money from the cashier while pointing what appeared to be a firearm at them. He then fled on foot towards Wrights Road. The employee was not physically...

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Gas and diesel drop
Posted 29 December 2023

Gas and diesel drop

If you still have some holiday visiting to do, there’s a little break at the pumps. The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board lowered the price of gasoline and diesel at midnight. Self-serve regular gas is down 1.5 cents a litre to a minimum of nearly $1.53. Diesel is down 2.2 cents to about $1.86.

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Decreases for last gas price adjustment of 2023
Posted 29 December 2023

Decreases for last gas price adjustment of 2023

Filling up your gas tank will cost you a bit less as you ring in 2024. Prices are down across the board this morning. The maximum price for regular self-serve dipped by 1.3 cents a litre. Diesel is down 1.1 cents. If you’re using furnace oil, you’ll pay one cent less per litre this week. In Nova...

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