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Seniors group facing another relocation without funding help
Posted 8 November 2023

Seniors group facing another relocation without funding help

A plea to Moncton City Council for financial support for seniors programming. In 2022, the group was forced to relocate from St. George Street to Heritage Court. This is when the decision was made to open a winter homeless shelter at the Lions Community Centre. Executive Director Joanne Richard...

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National Indigenous Veterans Day
Posted 8 November 2023

National Indigenous Veterans Day

November 8th is National Indigenous Veterans Day. Commemorated since 1994, it’s a day to recognize and acknowledge the many achievements and sacrifices of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples – not only to Canada’s war efforts but to its peacekeeping reputation. Indigenous soldiers have...

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Town of Riverview implementing new winter parking restrictions
Posted 8 November 2023

Town of Riverview implementing new winter parking restrictions

New winter parking restrictions in the Town of Riverview go into effect next month. Spokesperson Ashly Barron says the new system will launch December 1st, “This year, instead of having a blanket winter parking ban, like years past where it was just on from December 1 to April 1, no exceptions,...

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Thunderhawks put on strong performance in cross country
Posted 8 November 2023

Thunderhawks put on strong performance in cross country

The Confederation College Thunderhawks Cross Country Running Team delivered a strong performance at the Ontario College Athletic Association Provincial Championships hosted by Conestoga College in Cambridge, ON. Jamie Kovacic, a veteran Thunderhawks athlete, achieved an impressive second overall...

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Go Fund Me account for family of hit and run victim
Posted 8 November 2023

Go Fund Me account for family of hit and run victim

There is now a Go Fund Me account for the family of a woman who died after a hit and run in Cole Harbour. 30-year-old Hollie Boland was hit by a vehicle on October 30th and died from her injuries later in hospital. She leaves behind three kids aged 13, 12, and 4. The Go Fund Me account has a...

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2023 Remembrance Day ceremonies
Posted 8 November 2023

2023 Remembrance Day ceremonies

Canadians will gather on Saturday to acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who served their country. Remembrance Day ceremonies large and small will take place in cities and towns across New Brunswick. Here is a look at some of the events planned. If your community’s events are not on...

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2023 Remembrance Day ceremonies
Posted 8 November 2023

2023 Remembrance Day ceremonies

Canadians will gather on Saturday to acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who served their country. Remembrance Day ceremonies large and small will take place in cities and towns across New Brunswick. Here is a look at some of the events planned. If your community’s events are not on...

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Chartwell Glacier Ridge Retirement home declares COVID-19 outbreak
Posted 8 November 2023

Chartwell Glacier Ridge Retirement home declares COVID-19 outbreak

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Chartwell Glacier Ridge Retirement Residence, located at 1261 Jasper Drive, confirm that a respiratory outbreak (COVID-19), has been declared at Chartwell Glacier Ridge Retirement Residence – sections 101 to 122, as of November 7, 2023. There are...

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Northern pre-budget consultation dates announced
Posted 8 November 2023

Northern pre-budget consultation dates announced

Residents in Northwestern Ontario will be able to have their say on the next provincial budget. Two in-person sessions are slated to take place, the first in Thunder Bay on January 31st, the second the next day, February 1st, in Dryden. Interested parties who wish to participate and provide an...

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First Canadians leave Gaza
Posted 8 November 2023

First Canadians leave Gaza

Dozens of Canadians have left the Gaza Strip as the Israel-Hamas war rages on. Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly confirmed Tuesday that a first group was able to leave via the Rafah crossing into Egypt. Global Affairs said as of Tuesday night, 75 Canadians and family members had crossed the...

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