by Brad PerryA 30-year-old man has died after a motorcycle crash in northwestern New Brunswick. Emergency crews were called to the scene in Rivière-Verte around 4:35 p.m. Sunday. Mounties believe the driver lost control of the bike while trying to negotiate a curve in the road. The victim, police said was...
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by Randy ThomsThe District Services Board of Rainy River has $5.4 million to maintain land ambulance services. It represents the provincial share of 100 per cent of costs to service the unorganized areas and First Nations communities and 50 per cent to service municipalities. Chief Administrative Officer Dan...
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by Brad PerryThe mayor of Saint John is calling for “swift and strong action” following last week’s fire at American Iron and Metal. “Residents of Saint John deserve answers around oversight, operational compliance, environmental impacts, and public health,” Donna Reardon said in a statement on Monday...
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by NewsVitalité Health Network has temporarily suspended visits in specific units at three hospitals in New Brunswick due to COVID-19 outbreaks. The Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC (Zone 1B), specifically in unit 4E, where orthopedic, otorhinolaryngology, and plastic surgery are located is affected. Also, in...
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by Evan TaylorNova Scotia’s own Sarah Mitton, a world silver medallist hailing from Brooklyn, once again showcased her remarkable shot put prowess, wrapping up another sensational season with her 14th top-two finish out of 17 events. In a thrilling showdown at the Diamond League Final in Eugene, Oregon,...
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by CJ GoaterThe 20th annual Rail Safety Week led by Operation Lifesaver teams across the continent is underway from September 18-24. Every year more than 100 Canadians are seriously injured or killed in railway crossing or railway trespassing incidents. All railway tracks, bridges, yards and tunnels are...
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by Tara ClowPools across the province are struggling to find Lifeguards. Training was paused during the pandemic, and centres are still trying to get caught up. Colin Munro has been a Lifeguard at the Pat Crossman Aquatic Centre in Riverview for the past two years. He encourages anyone with swimming skills...
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by Adam RileyAn update to the Municipal Act will be before council Monday night, broken into two parts. The first will be a report from staff on the amendments to the act regarding “Strong Mayor Powers” which will provide new duties and powers for the head of council. There are multiple abilities included...
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Coastal areas of Shelburne County experienced some flooding during Lee. The highest wind gust in Sandy Point on Saturday was 86 kilometres an hour, according to Environment Canada. A few places in Lockeport were also flooded. In Barrington/Cape Sable Island, EMO coordinator Dwayne Hunt says...
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West Hants is getting infrastructure upgrades to prepare for future growth and protect against storm surge. All three levels of government are investing a total of just over $4 million in the project. The work includes replacing underground sanitary and storm sewers, as well as upgrading potable...
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