by Brad PerryThere will soon be one less place to grab a bite to eat in uptown Saint John. Uptown Eatery on King Street is closing its doors for good on Dec. 18. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the restaurant said the closure is due to an “unforeseen family issue.” “Closing our doors is tough, but we leave...
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A New Brunswick art teacher has achieved her dream of opening her own school. For many years, Fabiola Martinez has offered art classes from her home in Quispamsis. She became a familiar face in the region for her contributions to culture and artist community engagements. Most notably with her...
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Another break for drivers fueling up for the holiday hustle and bustle. Gasoline and diesel prices have fallen with the UARB’s latest adjustment. Self-serve regular gas has dropped 4.6 cents per litre to about $1.49. Diesel has dipped 4 cents to roughly $1.86.
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by Brad PerryBuying a new home will likely cost you more this time next year. Real estate agency Royal LePage is out with its latest price forecast. It shows national home prices rising 5.5 per cent over the next 12 months. That would bring the aggregate home price across the country to $843,684. Officials...
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by Brad PerryThe Conservation Council of New Brunswick is welcoming the release of a provincial energy strategy. Provincial officials said the 12-year strategy, released Wednesday, describes how the province is going to address the changing energy market. Moe Qureshi, director of climate research and policy,...
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by Brad PerryThe Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) has a new name. It has been renamed the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. QMJHL officials voted unanimously Thursday to make the change. The change comes as the league looks to incorporate the Maritimes within its brand identity. “Recognizing...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay Police Service has arrested a local man on child pornography charges. Police began an investigation in October after receiving information that a local internet user was suspected of uploading child pornography. Through the investigation, a suspect and local address were...
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by Brad PerryIt looks like we will see another break at the fuel pumps this week in New Brunswick. An industry source says the price of gasoline and diesel will drop on Thursday night. Gasoline prices are expected to fall around five cents, while the price for diesel will go down more than four cents. The...
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by Caitlin SnowExpect a drop at the pumps Thursday night. Regular self-serve is reported to dip down 4.5 cents. While diesel will go down 4 cents. The change will take effect at midnight.
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by Evan TaylorA recent update on the rockweed harvesting lease application by Scotia Garden Seafood reveals that a date error has necessitated the issuance of a revised public notice. The error was identified in the Nov. 29 notice, requiring the company to rectify the situation by publishing a corrected...
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