by Adam RileyThe Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is very open with their discussions on organ and tissue donation. So much so they’ve received an award. It has been bestowed the Provincial Eligible Approach Rate Award, after it hit 97 percent this year in having discussions on donations with...
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The search for a missing 78-year-old man from Port Hawkesbury has been suspended. Derek Kruger was last seen at a gas station in Antigonish on September 29th. RCMP say since October 4th, 13 Ground Search and Rescue teams from throughout the province and DNRR helicopters have conducted an...
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by Tara ClowJust over a month to go before college basketball takes over downtown Moncton. For the first time ever the NCAA comes to Atlantic Canada. Atlantic Slam will be held from November 16 to 19 at the Avenir Centre. The City of Moncton is partnering with On Ice Entertainment Inc. and Events Moncton,...
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by NewsResidents in the Third Street and Memorial Avenue areas may notice something a little off with their water this hour. This is due to a water main break in the area. Crews are working to repair the issue. Motorists travelling on Memorial Avenue should also be aware of and slow down for workers.
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October 10th is World Mental Health Day. The theme is ‘Mental health is a universal human right.” The World Health Organization says one in eight people globally are living with mental health conditions, which can impact their physical health, their well-being, how they connect with others, and...
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by Adam RileyHighway 17 is once again open to traffic. This comes following a Monday evening collision in the Baptist Church Road South area near Vermilion Bay. This prompted a shut down of the highway down for several hours, resulting in motorists having to a detour around to Highway 594. No details have...
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by Tara ClowAs a part of Fire Prevention Week from October 9 to 14, three open houses will be held at fire stations in the Tri-Communities. They’ll all be held on October 14th. In the Town of Riverview, it’ll be held from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Residents can learn more about the town’s new alert system for...
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by Brad PerrySafety when cooking is the focus of this year’s Fire Prevention Week across Canada. This year’s campaign is, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.” According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), cooking is the leading cause of home fires and injuries...
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by Brad PerryBig news for one of two companies that are looking to build small modular nuclear reactors in New Brunswick. ARC Clean Technology has shared its early procurement schedule for its proposed ARC-100 demonstration unit at Point Lepreau. Supply chain manager Anthony Jackman said procurement for some...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick employers will see a break in their WorkSafeNB assessment rates in the new year. The average 2024 rate has been set at $1.18 per $100 of assessable payroll, down from $1.31. Officials said it comes amid fewer workplace incidents, improved return-to-work outcomes, and a strong...
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