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Home invasion in Sioux Lookout under investigation
Posted 21 December 2023

Home invasion in Sioux Lookout under investigation

The Sioux Lookout OPP are investigating a home invasion in the community. Around 3:30 this morning, someone broke into a residence on First Avenue North. The OPP say the investigation remains on-going and an increased police presence can be expected. Police say they don’t believe there is a...

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Petition calls for one-year CEBA repayment deadline extension
Posted 21 December 2023

Petition calls for one-year CEBA repayment deadline extension

A New Brunswick chamber is calling on the federal government to give small businesses more time to repay their COVID-19 loans. The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce has launched an online petition, which is sponsored by Fredericton MP Jenica Atwin. It calls on Ottawa to extend the partial loan...

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RCMP seeking information after arson in Elsipogtog
Posted 21 December 2023

RCMP seeking information after arson in Elsipogtog

Help is needed to find those responsible for an arson at an Elsipogtog business. It happened on the morning of December 15th on Route 116. RCMP says a video is circulating online that shows three suspects intentionally setting fire to the business and then leaving the scene. Police are working...

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Moncton man spins big win on MEGA 360 wheel
Posted 21 December 2023

Moncton man spins big win on MEGA 360 wheel

A Merry Christmas indeed for a Moncton nurse. He scratched, won a spin on the MEGA 360 wheel,  and then celebrated. Ronald LeBlanc was on his way home from work when he stopped to purchase some lottery tickets for Christmas stockings and gifts and decided to grab a few for himself as well. “When...

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Man charged after Dartmouth stabbing
Posted 21 December 2023

Man charged after Dartmouth stabbing

Police have charged a man in relation to a stabbing in Dartmouth. Officers responded to Lake City Motel on Lakecrest Drive Tuesday morning where they located a 30-year-old man who had been stabbed. He was taken to hospital with what were believed to be life-threatening injuries. The suspect, who...

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YMCA proposes 70 child care spaces in Quispamsis
Posted 21 December 2023

YMCA proposes 70 child care spaces in Quispamsis

Families on the child care waitlist in the Kennebecasis Valley may soon have some relief. A new 70-seat child care facility is being proposed along Millennium Drive in Quispamsis. It is a partnership between the YMCA of Greater Saint John and Shannex. Mika Edison, the YMCA’s child care manager,...

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Clean energy projects in N.S. receive funding
Posted 21 December 2023

Clean energy projects in N.S. receive funding

Funding will support 31 clean energy projects in Nova Scotia under the Low Carbon Communities program. NSCC will study the potential for energy sustainability and reduced greenhouse gas emissions at Akoma Holdings, a non-profit organization that supports affordable housing, education and...

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Posted 21 December 2023

YMCA expands childcare services into Queens County

The YMCA of Southwest Nova Scotia opened their new Liverpool YMCA Childcare Centre this week, situated at 108 College Street in the heart of Liverpool. “We are thrilled to become a part of your lives. Our heartfelt thanks go to the dedicated Queens Daycare Board of Directors for their years of...

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NB Power continues restoration efforts
Posted 21 December 2023

NB Power continues restoration efforts

It was another night in the dark for many New Brunswickers. Over 25, 000 are still without power on Thursday morning, after Monday’s rain and wind storm. At the height of the storm, over 150,000 NB Power customers were without electricity. Crews continue to work towards full restoration. Most...

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New Brunswick home sales up in November
Posted 21 December 2023

New Brunswick home sales up in November

Home sales were up during the month of November, according to the New Brunswick Real Estate Association. Figures from the association show there were 754 homes sold, a year-over-year increase of 9.3 per cent. That is also nearly 11 per cent higher than the long-term average for this time of the...

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