by Randy ThomsThree unions representing most hospital workers in Ontario are presenting a united front as they head into bargaining with the Ontario Hospital Association. Service Employees Internation Union Health Care, Canadian Union of Public Employees’ Ontario Council of Hospital Unions and Unifor are...
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by Brad PerrySaint John council has approved a new indoor/outdoor ball hockey facility on the city’s west side. But not everyone living near the planned location on Manawagonish Road is on board with the idea. The facility will be conducted on land between Coronation Avenue and Cedar Hill Cemetery. Applicant...
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by Brad PerryMounties are looking for help as they investigate a robbery at CF Champlain in Dieppe. The incident happened at an unnamed business in the mall at around 9 p.m. on Aug. 24 Police said a man entered the store, went to the cashier, and ran off with more than $700 in items. “The employees followed...
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by Brad PerryA second cemetery in Fredericton has been the target of vandals, according to police. Around 16 headstones were damaged at the Fredericton Rural Cemetery off Woodstock Road. Investigators say some of the headstones were pushed over while others were spray painted. It is believed the vandalism...
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by Randy ThomsIt is Treaty Night at tonight’s Lakers game. The team is raising awareness about the signing of Treaty 3. Head Coach Tyler Miller feels it is important to recognize the document that is celebrating its 150th anniversary. “We decided to have the Treaty signing document in honour and respect the...
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by Brad PerryA former supply teacher and YouTuber is facing 33 new charges in an ongoing sexual assault investigation. Stephen Blackwood was charged Friday with sexual assault, sexual interference, and 31 counts of voyeurism. The 37-year-old man remains in custody and is scheduled to return to court at a...
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by Randy ThomsNew Gold continues to be on a record-setting pace at its Rainy River Mine. More than 64 thousand ounces of gold were produced over the past three months. That puts this year’s production to nearly 20 per cent higher than it was this time last year. President and Chief Executive Officer Patrick...
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by Evan TaylorCanada Soccer’s Women’s National team is set to create history in Halifax as they prepare to host Brazil at the Wanderers Grounds on Tuesday, October 31. This significant event, presented by CIBC, marks a remarkable return of Canada Soccer’s Senior National Teams to the Maritimes, a region that...
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by Tara ClowA policing study report suggests Greater Moncton should stick with the RCMP. The study was launched two years ago by Perivale + Taylor and Cornerstone Consulting. One of the recommendations revealed savings with the RCMP force when compared to going with a municipal force. Vice-president Robert...
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A new pilot project will offer health care workers in Cape Breton childcare services to better meet their irregular hours and long shifts. The province is partnering with a child-care centre in Sydney to provide evening, weekend and overnight child-care options to healthcare workers at Cape...
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