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Excellence NB launches 2023 holiday gift guide
Posted 6 November 2023

Excellence NB launches 2023 holiday gift guide

If you are looking for a great locally produced gift for someone on your Christmas list the Excellence NB holiday gift guide is out. Nearly 200 locally-made products are featured to make buying small and giving big easier this holiday season. The Holiday Gift Guide encourages everyone to shop...

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Warrant out for Millbrook First Nation man
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Posted 5 November 2023

Warrant out for Millbrook First Nation man

A province-wide arrest warrant is out for a 30-year-old man from Millbrook First Nation. Allan Kellock has been charged with attempted murder, possession of a stolen vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and failing to remain at the scene of an accident. The charges are related to a...

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66-year-old dead after motorcycle crash in Pictou County
Posted 5 November 2023

66-year-old dead after motorcycle crash in Pictou County

A 65-year-old is dead after a crash in Broadway, Pictou County. It happened on Saturday afternoon on Highway 4. Police say the driver went off the road and hit a power pole. No word on what caused the crash.

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Broncos and Muskies meet in WHSFL final
Posted 4 November 2023

Broncos and Muskies meet in WHSFL final

It will be the Fort Frances Muskies and the Beaver Brae Broncos in the final of the AAA division in the Winnipeg High School Football League. The Muskie shutout the Dryden Eagles in the second semifinal Friday afternoon in Winnipeg 22-0. A day earlier the Broncos blanked the Tec Voc Hornets...

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New addition’s to Saint John Police Force
Posted 3 November 2023

New addition’s to Saint John Police Force

The Saint John Police are pleased to announce that two new highly skilled canine handlers and their partners, Constable Mike Jackson with PSD Maverick (left) and Constable Scott Boyles with PSD Arlo (right), have successfully completed their training program and have begun serving the community....

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3 confirmed dead in house fire in Deer Lake First Nation
Posted 3 November 2023

3 confirmed dead in house fire in Deer Lake First Nation

A weekend house fire has claimed the lives of three people in Deer Lake First Nation. The blaze broke out Sunday evening and in addition to the deaths, several other community members were injured, including one with severe injuries which required them to be airlifted for treatment in Thunder...

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Actuary to calculate asset transfer if Alberta withdraws from CPP
Posted 3 November 2023

Actuary to calculate asset transfer if Alberta withdraws from CPP

The federal finance minister has asked an independent actuary office to figure out how much Alberta could be entitled to if they withdraw from the CPP. Chrystia Freeland made the comments following a virtual meeting with provincial and territorial finance ministers on Friday. “This would be a...

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18,000 jobs added in October
Posted 3 November 2023

18,000 jobs added in October

There was very little change in Canada’s employment numbers for October according to Stats Canada. 18k jobs were added to the economy, a considerable drop from August and September which collectively saw 104k jobs added to the economy. Most of the gains were in construction, information, culture...

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Patricia Garden petition launched
Posted 3 November 2023

Patricia Garden petition launched

A petition has been launched claiming several units at Patricia Gardens remain empty while a number of seniors in the community sit on a waiting list. The group wants an answer from the administration and the facility’s board of directors of the Dryden District Senior Services. In July the board...

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Houston questioned in Legislature on rise in ER deaths
Posted 3 November 2023

Houston questioned in Legislature on rise in ER deaths

The NDP are questioning the government on a rise in ER deaths. According to a Freedom of Information request by the party, more people died in Nova Scotia emergency departments the first 3 quarters of this year than all of 2022. Leader Claudia Chender says the government is failing to address...

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