by Brad PerryOne person has been arrested for impaired driving after police say a speeding truck crashed into a guardrail in Saint John. Police said the crash happened on Route 1 eastbound at the Rothesay Avenue exit shortly after midnight on Saturday night. “One person was observed running from the truck...
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by Brad PerryThis week is your chance to support an uptown Saint John soup kitchen. The 17th annual Ritchie’s Food Drive for Romero House runs from Monday through Sunday. Over the next six days, you can drop off food or cash donations at Ritchie’s on Rothesay Avenue. Evelyn McNulty, executive director of...
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by Brad PerryHow much does a young family of four need to earn in order to meet their basic expenses? The Human Development Council is out with its latest living wages for four of New Brunswick’s cities. It now stands at $24.50 in Fredericton (up $1.05), $23.35 in Saint John (up $1.75), $22.75 in Moncton (up...
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by Brad PerryHundreds of job cuts could be announced Monday at Canada’s public broadcaster. CEO Catherine Tait will reportedly address all CBC/Radio-Canada employees on Monday afternoon. Le Journal de Montréal is reporting that some 600 to 700 positions could be affected. The broadcaster is facing a $100...
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A 33-year-old man is dead after a crash in Berwick. It happened Saturday night when his vehicle went off the road and hit three power poles. The driver was the only person in the vehicle. Police are investigating.
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A tragic loss in Canadian music. Reports are emerging the iconic Myles Goodwin of April Wine has passed away at age 75. He was the lead vocalist, guitarist, and principal songwriter of the band, which formed in 1969. On December 20, 2022, it was announced via Goodwyn’s website he would be...
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by Brad PerryWidespread snowfall is expected to blanket much of southern New Brunswick over the next 24 hours or so. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement Sunday morning for much of southern and central New Brunswick. Fredericton and Southern York County Fundy National Park Grand Lake and...
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by Adam RileyThousands lined sections of Main Street, the Harbour Expressway, Memorial Avenue, Queen Street and Fort William Road Saturday night for the 2023 Parade of Lights, put on by the Thunder Bay Police Association. The event, now wrapping its 24th year, is in support of several local organizations,...
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by Caitlin SnowIt will be the first significant snowfall of the season and it’s expected Sunday night. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement that includes the whole province, except for extreme southwestern regions. The forecaster says snow will be heavy at times Sunday night that will...
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by NewsThe Department of Fisheries and Oceans say they don’t support the fishing of moderate livelihood and commercial lobster traps from the same vessel. A number of inshore fishing associations in Southwest Nova Scotia withdrew support for DFO’s moderate livelihood understanding with local First...
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