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Fraser has no plans to stop housing deals amid premier’s concerns
Posted 7 November 2023

Fraser has no plans to stop housing deals amid premier’s concerns

The premiers of Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan expressed concern over province’s not being part of the conversation, when the federal government makes a housing deal with municipalities. It was a key issue during the premiers meeting in Halifax, Monday. Federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser says he...

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Indigenous Energy Support Program receiving funding boost
Posted 7 November 2023

Indigenous Energy Support Program receiving funding boost

The provincial government is adding more money to an Indigenous Energy Support Program. The program promotes energy planning and renewable project development by Indigenous communities. The government is adding $5 million to the fund, bringing its contribution to $15 million available each year....

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LWCB increasing outflow again
Posted 7 November 2023

LWCB increasing outflow again

Another increase in outflow has been ordered at the Norman Dam by the Lake of the Woods Control Board. Water through the dam will go up starting Thursday. Initially, the outflow increase was supposed to take place today, but it has been postponed a couple of days. While water levels on the lake...

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Police seek assistance in 2021 homicide
Posted 7 November 2023

Police seek assistance in 2021 homicide

Investigators with the Thunder Bay Police Service continue to investigate the murder of 31 year old Conrad Bannon, who was killed in a shooting in 2021, and are seeking the public’s assistance to help further that investigation. The incident occurred just after midnight on November 4th, 2021...

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Podcast studio coming to Mahone Bay Centre
Posted 7 November 2023

Podcast studio coming to Mahone Bay Centre

The Mahone Bay Centre is planning to add a podcasting/recording studio to their ranks in the upcoming year. MBC Executive Chair Dave Stephens says the whole idea was made possible thanks to a donation of recording equipment from the former Coastal Villages Community Radio. “Since we first posted...

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Budget deliberations underway in Moncton
Posted 7 November 2023

Budget deliberations underway in Moncton

Most property owners in Moncton could see lower property tax rates in the new year. City councillors spent the day Tuesday deliberating the proposed budgets for 2024. The proposed $212-million general operating budget is up more than 12 per cent, or nearly $24 million, compared to 2023. Staff...

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Blood distribution to hospitals outpacing donations
Posted 7 November 2023

Blood distribution to hospitals outpacing donations

Canadian Blood Services is seeking hundreds of donors in Saint John and Moncton. According to the organization, the distribution of blood to hospitals continues to outpace the number of donations being made across Canada, including in New Brunswick. “Canadian Blood Services sent New Brunswick...

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New Queens Manor breaks ground
Posted 7 November 2023

New Queens Manor breaks ground

After years of anticipation and advocacy for more senior long term care facilities from multiple organizations, local politicians, and individuals the new Queens Manor facility broke ground on Monday. Originally announced as a new 96-bed facility, it is now set to include 112 beds to accommodate...

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Three Cape Breton youths facing charges after vehicle crash on Hwy 101 in Lower Sackville
Posted 7 November 2023

Three Cape Breton youths facing charges after vehicle crash on Hwy 101 in Lower Sackville

Three youths from Cape Breton are facing charges after a vehicle crash in Lower Sackville. RCMP say it was around 1:30am November 5 when an officer noticed a vehicle crashed into the cement barrier of Highway 101, facing the wrong direction. The three youths then ran away from the scene, until...

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Update: Inverness County RCMP say missing man has been found safe
Posted 7 November 2023

Update: Inverness County RCMP say missing man has been found safe

Inverness County RCMP say the missing man they were looking for, has been found safe. 46-year-old Christopher John Maclean was reported missing in Port Hawkesbury.      

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