by Tim DavidsonThe lawyer for the Rainbow Alliance says a judge’s decision last week is a win for the 2SLGBTQ2 and drag communities. Doug Judson says the ruling confirms an online media source is unable to express negative opinions and calling it free speech. “This is a significant victory for the 2SLGBTQ2 and...
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by Tara ClowFire has caused severe damage to a vehicle and mini-home in Lakeville. Moncton Fire Platoon Chief Paul Bruens says the fire was reported at around 12:30 am Wednesday. A vehicle struck the front of the home and fire broke out. “The firefighters did an incredible job containing the fire to the...
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by Caitlin SnowIt’s going to be messy over the next few days. Heavy rain is expected to continue all day today and not let up until tomorrow morning for eastern mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. More than 15 mm of rain per hour could fall in the heaviest downpours. That’s when it gets worse…Environment...
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by Brad PerryA 28-year-old man has been arrested after police seized a weapon during a traffic stop near St. Stephen. Officers stopped a vehicle travelling on Route 3 near Moores Mills on the evening of Dec. 15. Police said they seized a loaded semi-automatic handgun, and the driver was arrested. The man,...
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by Caitlin SnowA 30-year-old man has life-threatening injuries after a stabbing in Dartmouth. Police say it was around 3 a.m. Wednesday at Lake City Motel on Lakecrest Drive. Police found the suspect driving on Wyse Rd, a bit later. They fled from police but ended up crashing into Chelsea Robert Park. Police...
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by Tara ClowA tragic ending to the disappearance of a PEI teen. The search for 17-year-old Tyson Macdonald began on December 14th. This morning RCMP Superintendent Kevin Lewis updated the investigation, “Last night the RCMP Major Crime Unit arrested two youths in connection with the disappearance and...
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Voting has begun on Healthcare Improvement Challenge submissions. Since October, healthcare employees in Nova Scotia have submitted more than 2,200 ideas in the contest. Eligible submissions will be entered into a random draw for up to 50 prizes of $1,000. The Province says ideas were reviewed...
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by Brad PerryEmergency officials in New Brunswick say people need to think about safety as crews work to restore power. Just under 50,000 customers remained without electricity as of Wednesday morning, down from more than 100,000 at the peak of the storm. With many people using generators, New Brunswick EMO...
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Saint Johners will have the chance to witness a cruise ship arriving in the city on Thursday. MSC Meraviglia was forced to reschedule its planned Bahamas tour and will make stops along the East Coast. “Last Friday, we got a call from MSC regarding the bad weather, and for passenger and vessel...
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by Adam RileyNo injuries have been reported so far but an investigation is underway into the cause of a fire at a seniors apartment complex in Dryden. First responders were called to the complex on Van Horne Avenue Tuesday evening and thankfully fire crews were able to contain the fire to a single unit....
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