by Adam RileyMore than 300,000 people are set to benefit from new eligibility for breast cancer screening in the province. Starting in the fall of 2024 Ontarians aged 40 and older will be eligible for self referred publicly funded mammograms. Health Minister Sylvia Jones made the announcement Monday morning...
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by Brad PerryA Montreal-based real estate development company has taken over a prominent local retail landmark. Leyad announced Monday that it has acquired the Wheeler Park Power Centre in Moncton’s north end. Henry Zavriyev, the owner of Leyad, said in a news release that they are happy to invest in the...
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by Randy ThomsBe prepared to pay for ice rentals, landfill tipping fees and a business license. A review of town user fees could include an increase of 3.3 per cent. The proposed increase is based on the Consumer Price Index rate for September, less food costs. The rate is not normally applied to water and...
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Dozens of tickets were issued and vehicles were towed during a recent traffic enforcement operation in our region. RCMP issued 151 traffic violations during the two-day operation in southeastern New Brunswick, which includes: 53 tickets for speeding 18 tickets for using hand-held electronic...
READ MORE by Evan TaylorThe government of Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has committed a $5 million investment for the rehabilitation of trails throughout the province that bore the brunt of damage caused by the July floods. Numerous local organizations in our region are set to benefit from this funding injection,...
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A public hearing is coming up on the Municipality of Yarmouth’s new planning strategy. First reading of the new Municipal strategy and land-use by-law was approved at last week’s council meeting. Warden John Cunningham says it includes a sensitive environment zone. “We’ve heard from the public...
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by Brad PerryMounties say they have arrested two prolific offenders wanted in the St. Stephen area. A 36-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning for breaching a conditional sentence order. Police said he later appeared before a judge, who ordered him to serve the rest of his sentence in custody. Later...
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by Tara ClowPolice in Rhode Island have issued an arrest warrant for a Moncton man. The Pawtucket Police Department is trying to locate 27-year-old Derek Harley Lyons. He is accused of scamming an 85-year-old out of around $18,000. Police say the victim was contacted by someone claiming to be an attorney...
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by Caitlin SnowHigher wages and better benefits are a key focus Monday when the union representing Pete’s Frootique on Dresden Row in Halifax and Sobeys, continue to negotiate a first contract. The Service Employees International Union Local 2 now represents the workers, after they voted to unionize in May...
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by CJ GoaterAccording to Health Canada, Canada is in the midst of one of the most serious public health crises in our country’s history – the toxic and illegal drug and overdose crisis. Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, has announced more than $21...
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