by Brad PerryA New Brunswick IT and cybersecurity company plans to triple its workforce over the next four years. Fredericton-based Bulletproof Solutions says it plans to create 240 new full-time positions. The province is offering the company up to $1.8 million in payroll rebates to make it happen. “We are...
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The Sussex KOA Journey campground has won the Kampgrounds of America (KOA) President’s Award for the third consecutive year. The award is presented to campgrounds meeting exceptional quality standards and who receive high customer service scores from their camping guests. “It is definitely an...
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by Brad PerryA group of residents in St. Stephen is calling for action to tackle a number of growing issues in the community. Cheyann Matthews and Brent MacPherson are the co-organizers of a group called Take Back Our Town. Their goal is to raise awareness about homelessness, drug addiction and crime, and to...
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by Tara ClowIt was a busy weekend in Greater Moncton, as the festive season officially got underway. A cold night on Saturday, but that didn’t stop the large crowds on Main Street who gathered to welcome Old Saint Nick to the Hub City. As always, he was on the final float at the Royale Greater Moncton Santa...
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Geroge Cohon, who brought the McDonald’s fast-food restaurant chain to Canada, passed away this weekend at the age 86. “Last night we said farewell to my Dad,” said son Mark Cohon in a post on X (The app formerly known as Twitter) “Our family, Canada and the world lost a remarkable man.” Cohon...
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by Tim DavidsonA 59 year old has been charged following a serious assault in Vermilion Bay. The OPP were contacted around 10:00 Friday morning and uniformed officers, the Northwest Emergency Response Team and Northwest EMS responded. Police say when they arrived at the scene they discovered one person was...
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by Tim DavidsonJust in time for the Santa Claus Parade, the cold weather has arrived. Chad Gropp from the Kenora Kinsman Club says the parade will take place on Saturday, with a few new prizes to give out. “If you’re new to the parade for the first time, we’ve introduced a “new float prize” as well as a “first...
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by Tim DavidsonFew details have been released about an incident in Vermilion Bay this morning. Around 10:30 the OPP initiated a hold and secure at the Lilian Berg School. An hour later, the secure school was lifted. The OPP will only say the Dryden OPP responded to an active incident. The investigation is...
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by CJ GoaterJust after 9 a.m. on November 24, 2023, Shuniah Fire & Emergency Services responded to a report of a house fire on Trowbridge Rd. Upon arrival, fire crews reported that smoke was coming from the eaves of the home, and the windows were blackened from the smoke. Fire crews searched the...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Beaver Brae Drama Club is ready to sell Wonka Bars. It’s to raise money for the Beaver Brae Parents Council, prior to their musical, Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory in February. Jodie Peloquin is one of the organizers of a craft sale they will be sold at. “We’re going to be doing a...
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