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Posted 27 December 2023

Significant freezing rain possible Friday: Environment Canada

An approaching winter storm could bring tricky travel conditions to much of the region on Friday. Environment Canada said there is the potential for more than four hours of freezing rain in some areas. The national weather agency has issued a special weather statement for nearly all of southern...

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Power fully restored following last Monday’s storm
Posted 27 December 2023

Power fully restored following last Monday’s storm

The lights are finally back on across New Brunswick more than week after a damaging wind storm tore through the province. NB Power said the remaining customers affected by last Monday’s storm were reconnected to the grid on Boxing Day. “We want to express our gratitude for your patience and...

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Thousands without power after incident in Herring Cove
Posted 27 December 2023

Thousands without power after incident in Herring Cove

An incident involving police has knocked out power in the Herring Cove area. More than 4,000 are without electricity after a car crash led to power outages. A photo sent to our newsroom from the scene, shows a smashed up car and officers surrounding the vehicle. Others pictures show trees...

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Highway 11 and 17 west of Thunder Bay closed
Posted 27 December 2023

Highway 11 and 17 west of Thunder Bay closed

The  Thunder Bay, Ignace and Atikokan Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachments, have closed the following sections of highway. ·      Highway 17 at Highway 102 (Sistonens Corners) to Highway 17 at Highway 599 near Ignace. ·      Highway 11 at Highway 17 (Shabaqua Corners) to Highway 11 at...

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Health providers offer tips and numbers to help over the holidays
Posted 26 December 2023

Health providers offer tips and numbers to help over the holidays

As we navigate a busy holiday season and a surge in respiratory-related illnesses, EHS Operations, Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is reminding Nova Scotians to make the right call to access the right care. Using the 9-1-1 system appropriately allows paramedic resources to be available in life...

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Muslim youth made Christmas a little brighter to the less fortunate
Posted 25 December 2023

Muslim youth made Christmas a little brighter to the less fortunate

During the holiday season, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association has launched a nationwide initiative titled “Holiday Dinner on Wheels” to offer warm festive meals for those less fortunate. Through this initiative, Muslim youth in Moncton drove around downtown Moncton on Christmas Eve to...

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Crash shuts down part of Highway 104 in Richmond County
Posted 24 December 2023

Crash shuts down part of Highway 104 in Richmond County

A section of Highway 104 is closed near Whiteside in Richmond County. RCMP say the impacted area is between Exits 45 and 46. Traffic is being diverted to Whiteside Road. Police are asking drivers to expect delays and avoid the area if possible.

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Power restoration continues in N.B.
Posted 24 December 2023

Power restoration continues in N.B.

Hundreds of New Brunswickers could be spending their Christmas Day without electricity. Restoration efforts continues nearly a week after a severe wind storm left around 130,000 NB Power customers in the dark. More than 1,800 homes and businesses were still without power as of mid-afternoon...

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Young man killed in crash in Annapolis County
Posted 24 December 2023

Young man killed in crash in Annapolis County

A 24-year-old Annapolis County man is dead after a single vehicle crash. It happened early Sunday morning in East Inglisville, but not many other details are known. The man was the only person in the vehicle. The road has reopened after being closed for several hours.  

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Two dead after house fire in New Glasgow
Posted 24 December 2023

Two dead after house fire in New Glasgow

Two people are dead in a house fire in New Glasgow. It happened Saturday afternoon and the provinces fire marshal and police major crimes is looking into the fire. New Glasgow Regional Police are gathering information and evidence as to the cause of the fire. No further information will be...

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