by Brad PerryA new opportunity for internationally trained medical professionals coming to New Brunswick. The province announced Friday that it will hire up to 24 clinical assistants over the next three years. Clinical assistants will work under the direct supervision of a licensed physician to provide care...
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by Brad PerryA new report finds New Brunswick’s municipal financing model is unsustainable following local governance reform. The independent report, released Friday, said up to one-third of local governments could run deficits in the next three years. “We have shown that overall, accelerated growth in the...
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by Brad PerryThe Saint John Police Force’s Major Crime Unit is investigating a weekend sudden death. Officers were called to a residence on Pleasant Street West around 8:20 p.m. Saturday. They had received a 911 call saying a man had sustained gunshot injuries at the residence. “On arrival, police found a...
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by Randy ThomsA town councillor has been returned as chair of the Fort Frances Police Services Board. John McTaggart was reappointed at the board’s meeting on Friday. He will likely be the last to head the Fort Frances Police Services Board. A new regional police service board is scheduled to be established...
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by Brad PerryMore heavy rain and strong winds are in the forecast to start the week across parts of New Brunswick. Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for western, central and southern regions, including: Fredericton and Southern York County Fundy National Park Grand Lake and Queens County...
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by Caitlin SnowWeather warnings are in place as wind and rain are about to batter most of the province Monday, continuing Monday night. Environment Canada has issued a rainfall, wind and storm surge warning for the Atlantic Coast, especially south-facing shorelines near Halifax and Eastern shore. The...
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by Caitlin SnowIt’s time to secure any Christmas decorations. Another storm is on the way, this one is bringing a wind warning issued by Environment Canada. The forecaster is calling for 100 km/h gusts Monday morning into Monday night for the entire province. The southern tip and northern part of the province...
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For the second Monday in a row, you might want to tie down the lawn decorations because of another strong wind and rain storm. The forecast is calling for gusts near 100 km/h, except 120km/h or higher from Margaree River to Bay St. Lawrence. Rainfall totals will be in the 50 to 70mm range by...
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by Caitlin SnowRCMP are investigating a three vehicle collision on Highway 103. It happened Saturday morning around 10 a.m. near Exit 6. A Hyundai Santa Fe and a Honda Civic travelling east, slowed in a traffic circle and were hit by a Dodge Ram from behind. One 20-year-old passenger from Hebbs Cross was taken...
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by Tim DavidsonHighway 17 between Ignace and Shabaqua Corners has been closed due to a two-vehicle collision. The OPP say the incident took place around 10:30 when two semi tractor-trailer units collided about two kilometres east of English River. Police say the road closure is expected to be long. The O.P.P....
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