by Tim DavidsonTwo people from Thunder Bay have been charged with drug related offenses following a traffic stop in Atikokan. Early this morning, the OPP noticed a vehicle speeding in the area of MacKenzie Avenue. Officers pulled the vehicle over and found a number of drugs, believed to be Oxycodone, Canadian...
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by Brad PerryMunicipal leaders from across the province are meeting in Fredericton this weekend. The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick is holding its annual conference and AGM. It is the first annual meeting to take place since local governance reform began in January. Topics on the agenda include...
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by Brad PerryThe New Brunswick chapter of ACORN is calling on municipalities to implement a landlord registration system. Officials say it would allow communities to deal with landlords who do not keep their buildings up to legal standards. Under the system, a nominal per-unit fee of $1 per month charged to...
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by CJ GoaterThe Ontario government is investing $22 million to reconstruct six dams across the province to help mitigate flooding and keep people and communities safe. “Our government is taking action to ensure we have infrastructure in place to protect people and communities across Ontario,” said Graydon...
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by Tara ClowNo snow in the forecast, but Old St. Nick will still make an appearance. The Royale Greater Moncton Santa Claus parade will travel through downtown Moncton on Saturday evening. The main attraction will be guided in by 50 others, including floats, mascots, music and celebration. “The Greater...
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by Evan TaylorThe South Shore Lumberjacks have made significant strides in fortifying their coaching staff with the inclusion of two seasoned individuals. Shawn MacKenzie, a former coach for the Halifax Mooseheads and a development coach for Bedford Minor Hockey, has joined the team. Accompanying him is Paul...
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by Caitlin SnowThe provincial government will not reimburse Maritime Fuels customers for money lost after the local fuel company filed for bankruptcy last week which will leave many out of thousands of dollars. Premier Tim Houston said “it’s a sad situation for sure, but it’s a private company… people have all...
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by Brad PerryA New Brunswicker will represent Team Canada at the 2023 Para Hockey Cup in Quispamsis. Jacob LeBlanc of Moncton is one of 20 players who will don the Maple Leaf at the tournament. They were selected from among 30 players who participated in an evaluation camp this summer. “We are anticipating a...
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by Evan TaylorIn a release issued on Thursday, the Region of Queens Council provided an update on the ongoing search for a new location for the local library. According to the release, the Liverpool Business Development Center, situated on Harley Umphrey Drive, is being considered as an ideal space for the...
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by Tara ClowIt’s a big night for Moncton Wildcats fans. General Manager of Business Operation Natasha Ostaff says for the first time ever, they’ll retire a team jersey, “We are honoured to retire Cory Crawford’s jersey. Corey Crawford played with the Wildcats from 2001 to 2005. Number 29. Crawford went on...
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