by Evan TaylorEastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton are set to receive a significant amount of precipitation starting Wednesday and extending into Friday. The areas primarily set to be impacted are Cape Breton, Eastern Shore, Antigonish and to a lesser extent the eastern half of HRM. The cumulative...
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by Tim DavidsonOntario Provincial Police in Sioux Lookout have charged a 46 year old man from Ottawa on a number of weapons charges as part of an ongoing investigation. Last Friday, police executed a search warrant at a home and seized a handgun, a shotgun, two unspecified prohibited weapons and ammunition....
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by Evan TaylorEarly childhood educators (ECEs) and staff in licensed child-care centres across Nova Scotia are set to receive a boost in their wages and, for the first time, will have access to comprehensive benefits and a pension plan. The provincial government has announced an increase in wages for ECEs and...
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by Tara ClowChristmas is just five days away, and you may be wondering if it’ll be white. We asked Environment Canada meteorologist Jill Maepea what the chances are that we’ll have a White Christmas in New Brunswick, “Unfortunately, they are not very good.” She says Moncton is one of the only regions,...
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by Brad PerryMany New Brunswickers will be travelling over the holidays to see friends or loved ones. The Saint John Airport is offering some tips to help make the holiday journey easier. Lori Carle, manager of marketing, public and corporate relations, said you should arrive at least two hours before your...
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by Tara ClowTesting by Hive Engineering has agreed there is an odour in Moncton’s north end. However, the director of environmental planning management also confirmed there appears to be no health risk. “Testing has not found anything to suggest toxic levels in the chemicals, and they tested for over 70 of...
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by Caitlin SnowThe majority of Canadians are optimistic about their personal lives heading into the New Year, according to a survey by Narrative Research. However, just over half feel pessimistic about the state of the world in general, for 2024. Findings show 49 per cent of those living in Ontario have a...
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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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