by Brad PerryOfficials behind a new program hope it will help to improve recycling rates throughout New Brunswick. The province is transitioning to extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper products. Jeff MacCallum, managing director of Atlantic Canada with Circular Materials, said...
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by Brad PerryGrand Bay-Westfield is seeking input on next year’s proposed $8.4-million budget. The public got their first look at the draft budget during a public presentation this week. Some residents will see their property tax rate go down while others will see an increase. The property tax rate for Ward...
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A pair of Yarmouth Mariners received Player of the Month honours from the MHL. Kyle McGuire was named the top defenseman for October. The 19-year old had 11 points during the month, and leads all defenders in the league with 16 points. Thomas Fontaine was named the league’s top goaltender. He...
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by NewsThree people were arrested for drugs and firearms offences in Upper Hammons Plains as part of an ongoing investigation. RCMP say on October 31, they seized cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, prescription pills, a scale, a cell phone, three rifles and a shotgun at a home on Pockwock Rd. Two women,...
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by Caitlin SnowYou may want to wait until Friday to fill up your tank. Reports say gas is expected to drop at midnight by over 4 cents. Diesel is also expected to take a slight dip by about 2 cents a litre. Gas down 4.4¢, Diesel down 2.2¢ – Effective at midnight. #hfxtraffic — Halifax Traffic (@hfxtraffic)...
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A Moncton man has been charged following a drug trafficking investigation in the community. In August, RCMP began an investigation into the trafficking of illegal drugs in the Moncton area. On October 24, police executed a search warrant at a residence on Elmwood Drive in connection with the...
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by Caitlin SnowHalifax Stanfield just added another destination to its list of direct flights. Coming this spring, you can get a non-stop flight to Iceland, three times a week to Reykjavik: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. “We’re delighted Icelandair is returning to Halifax Stanfield,” said Joyce Carter,...
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by Brad PerryIt looks like New Brunswick drivers will be getting a break at the fuel pumps this week. The maximum price for gasoline is expected to fall around three cents per litre on Thursday night. Diesel prices will see a smaller drop, with the maximum price coming down more than one cent. The New...
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by NewsMore growth in building permits for the City of Moncton. The total value grew to $174.2 million year to date. As of the end of September, 848 permits had been issued, 310 of those were in the third quarter alone. Residential construction represents 51 percent of the third quarter activity. In...
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by Tara ClowTaylor Swift fans now have another opportunity to see her perform in Canada. The award-winning artist has announced three additional Canadian dates on her Eras Tour. She’ll perform next year on December 6, 7 and 8th at BC Place in Vancouver. This follows six dates in Toronto, Ontario in November...
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