by Tara ClowA 19-year-old Moncton man has been arrested in connection with vandalism at a Riverview park. He was arrested on October 22 and remains in custody with a future court date. Hate symbols and other graffiti were spray painted on the wooden structures at Rebecca Schofield Park in June.
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Saint John Police are conducting an aggressive driving campaign this week. The campaign’s goal is to discourage aggressive driving behaviours and hold those accountable for putting other drivers at risk. Officers will target offences such as speeding, tailgating, unsafe lane changes, disobeying...
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by Adam RileyEmergency services are on scene of a collision on Highway 11/17 involving a pedestrian in a construction zone. Shuniah Fire and Emergency Services says it along with EMS and ORNGE air ambulance are responding. The incident occurred two kilometres East of Pearl Lake. COLLISION: Report of a...
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If you want to have a say in the upcoming policing budget in Halifax, there are a few options coming up. The municipal force is asking for money to hire 24 new officers due to a need for boots on the ground to do patrols. Eighteen of the 24 would be constable positions. The board overseeing the...
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by Brad PerryCanada’s economy remained essentially unchanged for a second straight month in August, and preliminary numbers show a similar story for September. Statistics Canada said higher interest rates, inflation, forest fires, and drought conditions continued to weigh on the economy in August....
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by Brad PerryThe redeveloped public space in and around Fundy Quay in Saint John has an updated name. It will be called Ihtoli-maqahamok, which means “The Gathering Space” in Wolastoqey. Saint John council unanimously adopted the new name during their regular meeting Monday. Coun. David Hickey chairs the...
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by Brad PerryA proposed development could bring more than 200 new residential units to Saint John’s east side. The city is considering a proposal for land at 1440 Loch Lomond Road, near Bon Accord Drive. It would include four apartment buildings with 52 units each, along with four townhouse clusters. “I...
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by Brad PerryAn inmate was taken to the hospital following an assault at Dorchester Penitentiary. Officials said the incident happened in the medium-security unit last Thursday. Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) said the inmate was transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment. “No staff members...
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by Brad PerryA night filled with candy, creepy costumes and time with friends is upon us. But police want to ensure that everyone gets home safely on this Halloween night. Cpl. Hans Ouellette is the media relations officer for the New Brunswick RCMP. Ouellette said drivers need to be extra vigilant,...
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by Randy ThomsOntario Provincial Police are offering some safety tips this Halloween. It recommends walking on a sidewalk if one is available and using crosswalks to cross the street. Trick-or-treaters should wear bright colours to be more visible to drivers and ensure masks and other face coverings do not...
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