by Tara ClowFundraising has begun for the 2023 campaign for United Way of Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick. Their goal this year is to raise $2.3 million dollars by December. They’re calling it the Power of You campaign, with the hope of instilling the essence of community spirit and...
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by CJ GoaterThe Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller, and the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay announced that the first round of invitations through category-based selection in the Express Entry immigration process will occur this week. The focus or category...
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by Tara ClowOne billion dollars, that’s the surplus for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. New Brunswick’s Finance Minister released financial statements today, with figures until March 31st. This amount is $150 million higher than projected in the third quarter. Ernie Steeves says unprecedented revenue...
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More than 200 new public housing units will be built for Nova Scotians in need. Housing Minister John Lohr and Halifax MP Andy Fillmore announced $83 million to create 222 new public housing units, including 80 that will be fully barrier-free. The province will put up $58.8 million while the...
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by Joe ThomsonThe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is coming up this weekend on September 30. It’s an opportunity for Canadians to reflect upon the mistreatment of Indigenous people throughout the country’s history, and to celebrate their culture and heritage. Communities across Canada re holding...
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by Evan TaylorLiverpool, NS – The Region of Queens Municipality’s Council has unanimously approved the appointment of Cody Joudry as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) during the Regular Council meeting held on September 26, 2023. Joudry, a seasoned professional with over 16 years of municipal...
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While Canadians wait to find out who wins the record-breaking $68 million Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball jackpot tonight, there’s an even bigger lottery draw in the United States! Tonight’s Powerball jackpot has grown to $835 million – the fourth largest in the game’s history. The grand prize increased...
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by Caitlin SnowA new library could be coming to the Bedford waterfront. Halifax council has given the thumbs up for a plan and budget for a 21,000 square foot library in a new planned ferry terminal in Mill Cove. The building would be two stories and allow access from transit routes, vehicles or mobility trail...
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Councillors in Halifax want all schools in the municipality to have an evacuation plan in place in case of the worst. It stems from the fast moving wildfires four months ago in Tantallon and Hammonds Plains as thousands of people tried to get to safety through a single exit. Councillor Pam...
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by Brad PerryThe death of an inmate from Atlantic Institution in Renous is under investigation. Correctional Service Canada says Matthew Marshall died in custody on Sunday. Marshall was serving a sentence of more than 10 years for a number of charges, including: robbery; failure to comply with a probation...
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