A joint investment of more than $384,000 will fund the Saint John Arts Centre (Carnegie Building) and its plans to reduce the facility’s carbon footprint. The funding, announced Thursday by the City of Saint John and the federal government, will help improve the heating, ventilation, and air...
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A new scam is targeting casinos in the Maritimes. Fake ads on Facebook and Instagram feature logos, pictures and employees from Casino Nova Scotia, and Casino New Brunswick. The scam promises bonuses and promotions to those who download an app. In a statement, owners Great Canadian Entertainment...
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by Caitlin SnowA slight increase at the pumps overnight. Reports say gas is expected to go up by 2.7 cents. However, diesel will go down by 3.5 cents. The change will go into effect at midnight.
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The unofficial kick-off to the holiday season in Halifax is being postponed due to a forecasted storm. The Parade of Lights was set to happen this weekend but organizers have decided to push the event ahead to Saturday, November 25. Halifax is set to get hit with heavy rain and wind on Saturday...
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by Brad PerryIt looks like some New Brunswickers are about to pay more to fill up their vehicles. An industry source says gasoline prices will climb around two cents per litre Thursday night. The maximum price for diesel, on the other hand, is expected to fall more than 3.5 cents. The New Brunswick Energy...
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by Evan TaylorUpdate: 3:14 p.m. RCMP Communications Officer Guillaume Tremblay confirmed that the highway has reopened, and there were no injuries from the two-vehicle colision. RCMP have closed Highway 103 between Blockhouse and Mahone Bay as emergency crews attend to the scene of a two-vehicle collision....
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by Evan TaylorAnticipate a damp and blustery kickoff to the weekend, warns Environment Canada. In a special weather statement, the agency cautions residents about an impending weather system bringing “significant rainfall and strong winds” on Saturday. According to the statement, a low-pressure system is set...
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by Caitlin SnowA new winter shelter opening in HRM, will now operate for a lot longer. The province says the shelter coming to Windmill Rd in Dartmouth will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week until May 2026. It will start with 50 beds for people of all genders 16 years and older but will add beds if...
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by Adam RileyCity police have arrested two people following an investigation into what they are calling a serious case of elder abuse in Thunder Bay. The abuse is alleged to have occurred over a one year period from February of 2022 until April of this year, when the investigation began by the Crimes Against...
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by Tara ClowMoncton is the first municipality in the province to benefit from the federal Housing Accelerator Fund. A more than $15-million investment announced Thursday will encourage the creation of much-needed housing in the city. Mayor Dawn Arnold says around 490 additional units will be built over...
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