by Alex AllanHorizon Health Network says a new residency program is helping prepare family doctors to work in both family practice and emergency departments. The Integrated Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine program, based at Sussex Health Centre, welcomed its second group of medical residents this fall....
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More snow is on the way to southern Inverness County. Environment Canada is forecasting up to 25 cm of snow squalls from Thursday overnight to Friday morning. Snow is expected to accumulate quickly and can significantly reduce visibility as it becomes heavy and blows from 80 km/h wind gusts....
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by Bryan TaitSaint John will test its emergency alert system Thursday. A release from the city said the Saint John Emergency Management Organization will send out a test alert at 10 a.m. Residents who have signed up for the alerts will receive an email, text or voice alert with a message saying it’s only a...
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by Caitlin SnowPremier Tim Houston is calling for a formal investigation into Nova Scotia Power while customers continue to experience bills that are going through the roof. In a letter written to the Energy Board, Wednesday, Houston says he is “extremely concerned” about the number Nova Scotians affected by...
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by Tara ClowPublic engagement sessions are planned as the Town of Riverview looks at the future of the Bridgedale-Gunningsville-Robertson area. It has been identified as a key zone for future growth and development, and the town is developing a secondary plan to take a more in-depth look. This will ensure...
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by Alex AllanSouthern New Brunswick has seen its first significant snowfall of the season, and colder temperatures are on the way. Environment Canada says preliminary reports show 12 to 15 centimetres of snow that fell in Greater Saint John and around 8 centimetres in Greater Moncton. Other areas across...
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The Town of Port Hawkesbury is hosting some events to get you into the Christmas spirit. On Saturday, December 6 starting at 1 p.m., there will be a sensory friendly Santa at the Civic Centre for the fifth year. Register for an appointment in advance. On Sunday, December 7, there will be...
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by Tara ClowMulti-year scholarships have been awarded to two former New Brunswick Youth Orchestra performers. Avery Hubert of Moncton received the Temerty Foundation scholarship, and Kalvin Rowe of Saint John was awarded the Rayla & George Myhal Scholarship. Both combined are worth more than $270,000....
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Premier Houston is discussing trade and energy opportunities with Boston on Wednesday, December 3. He is in Massachusetts to meet with Governor Maura Healey and Secretary of Energy and Environment Rebecca Tepper amid trade tensions between the two countries. Houston will also attend the city’s...
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by Caitlin SnowWe are just days away from the official opening of the aquarium in Halifax. According to the website of The Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity, the facility will open its doors to the public, December 6. The aquarium was unveiled in late October to over 200 guests in the Steele Ocean Sciences...
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