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Man killed in northwestern N.B. crash
Posted 27 December 2023

Man killed in northwestern N.B. crash

A Boxing Day crash in northwestern New Brunswick has left a 26-year-old Fredericton man dead. The single-vehicle crash happened along Route 2 in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday. A passenger in the vehicle died at the scene from his injuries, according to an RCMP news...

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Police searching for missing 12 year old
Posted 27 December 2023

Police searching for missing 12 year old

City police are asking for the assistance of the public as they look for a missing 12 year old. Keira Shewaybick was last seen around 1:00 a.m. December 27th. She is described as an Indigenous female 5’1″ in height, thin build, weighing 100 lbs, with black shoulder length hair and brown eyes. A...

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Prolonged freezing rain in the forecast for parts of N.S.
Posted 27 December 2023

Prolonged freezing rain in the forecast for parts of N.S.

If you’re travelling within Nova Scotia, keep in mind some areas of the province could get freezing rain this week. Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for parts of the northern mainland for Thursday night and Friday. The forecaster says Antigonish, Colchester, Cumberland,...

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N.B. man among 7 injured in Cape Breton crash
Posted 27 December 2023

N.B. man among 7 injured in Cape Breton crash

A New Brunswick man was among seven people injured following a Christmas Eve crash in Cape Breton. RCMP said a car and a van collided on Highway 104 near Whiteside shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday. The 28-year-old New Brunswick man driving the car suffered life-threatening injuries. A dog was also...

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New trial ordered in N.B. after murder conviction review
Posted 27 December 2023

New trial ordered in N.B. after murder conviction review

Canada’s justice minister has ordered a new trial for two men convicted of second-degree murder. Robert Mailman and Walter Gillespie were found guilty of the death of a plumber in Saint John in 1984. Minister Arif Virani says following an extensive review, it was determined that a miscarriage of...

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Anglophone South superintendent reflect on first year
Posted 27 December 2023

Anglophone South superintendent reflect on first year

It has been an exciting year for the superintendent of the Anglophone South School District. Derek O’Brien is marking his first full year in the role after being appointed to the position last fall. O’Brien said one of his main focuses over the past 12 months has been ensuring a smooth...

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Sun destination flights now offered out of YQM
Posted 27 December 2023

Sun destination flights now offered out of YQM

The Greater Moncton International Airport celebrated this month its return to sun destinations with Air Transat. The first flight of the season was December 21st to Cancun, followed by another to Punta Cana on December 22nd. Spokesperson Sheila Lagacé says these are always popular during the...

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Traffic stop leads to seizure of drugs and weapons
Posted 27 December 2023

Traffic stop leads to seizure of drugs and weapons

A joint investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police, with assistance from the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, has resulted in multiple drug and weapons charges against a Dryden man following a traffic stop in the community. Just after 2:00 p.m on December 20th police pulled the vehicle over on...

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St. Joseph’s Lights of Hope campaign brings light to pediatric patients
Posted 27 December 2023

St. Joseph’s Lights of Hope campaign brings light to pediatric patients

St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Lights of Hope campaign in Saint John is making an impact on pediatric patients this winter. For every $250 raised during the annual campaign, the hospital lights a candle in one of its windows. “Many patients who access care at St. Joseph’s Hospital will require...

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Non-profit gives top ten reasons to visit Halifax in 2024
Posted 27 December 2023

Non-profit gives top ten reasons to visit Halifax in 2024

The New Year is just around the corner and for some inspiration on what to do in 2024, Discover Halifax says to look no further. According to the non-profit organization, we are a tourist destination that has hundreds of reasons to come visit. However, to narrow it down, the top ten are:...

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