by Adam RileyMore than 700 volunteers are being sought as the city prepares for the upcoming Ontario Winter Games. 22 events are taking place at multiple sporting venues with 2,200 athletes, coaches and officials participating, and volunteers are needed to help run operations. Kathleen Jones is the Vice...
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by Tara ClowYou’re definitely paying more for gas in the province this week. The Energy and Utilities Board made its weekly price adjustments overnight. The maximum price of regular self-serve rose by 6.3 cents to 193.6. If you use diesel, prices are up 7.7 cents to 215.1.
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by Brad PerryRothesay is hoping to spur the development of more housing in the town over the coming years. Staff have prepared an application for more than $5.6 million through the Housing Accelerator Fund. On Monday, council voted to approve the application and submit it through the federal program. Mayor...
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by Tara ClowResidents in New Brunswick are preparing for the arrival of Lee. It’ll move into southern New Brunswick Saturday morning with heavy rain, high winds and large waves. Environment Canada says it will weaken quickly Saturday night, and there will be lingering conditions on Sunday. A Hurricane Watch...
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by Tara ClowA massive pile of crushed cars continues to burn at the AIM Recycling facility in Saint John. Residents in and around the city continue to shelter in place over air quality concerns. Fire Chief Kevin Clifford says it’s too early to know how the fire started. He suspects it may have burned for...
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Hurricane Lee is hurdling towards our province. Lee will move into western Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick tomorrow with heavy rain, high winds and large waves. Environment Canada says it will weaken quickly Saturday night, and there will be lingering conditions on Sunday. The...
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Hope you had a chance to fill up yesterday. Gas prices went up nearly 4 cents, it’s sitting at just under $1.90 a litre in most areas. Diesel is up nearly 8 cents, it’s over $2.10 a litre on average. Regardless of the price change, it’s a good idea to get yourself a full tank of gas before Lee...
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by Randy ThomsThe forest fire season in Ontario is turning out to be slightly higher than the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s 10-year average. There have been 699 fires. The 10-year average is 669. This year’s blazes have scorched over 439,000 hectares. Speaking for a parliamentary committee,...
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by Brad PerryMounties are seeking suspects after an alleged group assault in Upper Gagetown. Police say two teens were chased by a group of about 15 other teens on Sept. 2. A 17-year-old managed to get away but an 18-year-old was allegedly assaulted before he got away. RCMP say the victim was taken to the...
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by CJ GoaterWake the Giant’s festivities kicked off with its take on The Amazing Race allowing students from Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School an opportunity to learn more about the city. Matthew Tilbury Transition Coordinator explained that they had nine teams comprised of roughly 150 students and...
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