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New National Chief elected
Posted 7 December 2023

New National Chief elected

The Assembly of First Nations has a new National Chief. Manitoba Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse has been named to the Assembly’s top position. It happened after Saskatchewan’s David Pratt, the other remaining candidate, conceded before a seventh round of voting today. Both candidates had failed...

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Police respond to weapons complaint in east Saint John
Posted 7 December 2023

Police respond to weapons complaint in east Saint John

Residents of an east Saint John neighbourhood are asked to shelter in place as police respond to a weapons call. Saint John police said it received a report of armed individuals entering a residence on Alma Street near Park Avenue. “The residence has been contained by officers. Nearby residents...

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Mayors somewhat optimistic following Toronto meetings
Posted 7 December 2023

Mayors somewhat optimistic following Toronto meetings

OPP costs in Kenora and Dryden are expected to rise by almost a million dollars each next year. That was the main reason for a meeting between mayors of the two communities and the Solicitor General. Kenora mayor Andrew Poirier says they didn’t come away with more money but is confident there is...

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Drug bust nets two in Dryden
Posted 7 December 2023

Drug bust nets two in Dryden

Two people have been arrested following a drug bust in Dryden. The OPP along with Treaty #3 Police, the K-9 Unit, and the Sioux Lookout OPP executed a search warrant on Wednesday on a home on Rourke Avenue. Police say they seized a quantity of cocaine, oxycodone, Canadian currency and other...

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Pioneering screenwriter and producer Norman Lear dies at 101
Posted 7 December 2023

Pioneering screenwriter and producer Norman Lear dies at 101

Norman Lear, who revolutionized prime time television in the 1970s has passed away. A spokesperson says he died Tuesday night in his sleep, surrounded by family at his home in Los Angeles. Lear was 101. The award-winning writer, director and producer created controversial hit comedies...

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No charges for officer accused of choking suspect: SiRT
Posted 7 December 2023

No charges for officer accused of choking suspect: SiRT

A Saint John police officer has been cleared following an investigation by the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT). The independent investigation stemmed from the arrest of an intoxicated man reportedly causing a disturbance uptown in April. The accused later lodged a formal complaint,...

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Former senator Noël Kinsella dies at 84
Posted 7 December 2023

Former senator Noël Kinsella dies at 84

A former New Brunswick senator has passed away. Noël Kinsella died on Wednesday at the age of 84. The Saint John native was first appointed to the Senate in 1990. He served as Speaker from 2006 until his retirement in 2014. Kinsella was also active in the human rights field, serving as chair of...

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Eagles win on home ice
Posted 7 December 2023

Eagles win on home ice

The Dryden Eagles boys hockey team defended their home arena with a 5-3 victory over the Sioux North Warriors. Nolan Gill had a pair of goals, while singles were added by Jade Windego, Luca Graver and Chase Moline into an empty net. Talen Zoccole, Jayvan Beardy and Marek McKay replied for the...

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Storm sewer repairs close section of Algoma Street
Posted 7 December 2023

Storm sewer repairs close section of Algoma Street

North Algoma Street between St. George Avenue and Dawson Street will be closed this afternoon and will continue into next week. This due to additional work required to repair the storm sewer located near the intersection near Dawson Street. Delays can be expected for both motorists and...

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Saint John Mayor responds to report on AIM fire
Posted 7 December 2023

Saint John Mayor responds to report on AIM fire

The Mayor of Saint John hopes appropriate action will now be taken after the release of a final report into the September 14th fire at American Iron and Metal. A joint task force made up of representatives from Port Saint John and the provincial government released its final report last week,...

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