by Bryan TaitA Saint John councillor has an idea to enhance tourism and improve local knowledge about the city’s cultural and Indigenous history. At Monday’s meeting, Coun. Barry Ogden gave notice of a motion to ask city staff to investigate the possibility of changes to Fort Howe and reopening a wharf in...
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by Bryan TaitCorrectional Service Canada is investigating after an inmate was assaulted in Renous last week. The incident occurred at Atlantic Institution on Nov. 13. According to a release from CSC, the injured inmate was evaluated by staff and taken to an outside hospital for treatment. Institution staff...
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by Tara ClowMaplehurst Middle School reopened on Wednesday, a day after an early dismissal. Students were sent home at 10 am on Tuesday after a water main break. Classes resumed first thing this morning, but the school is currently under a boil water advisory. “This is standard procedure after a water main...
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by Alex AllanNew Brunswick has begun a psychiatry resource plan aimed at improving access to care and supporting psychiatrists. The Department of Health said the Psychiatry Resource Strategy is designed to address challenges such as rising mental health needs, an aging workforce and global competition for...
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by Bryan TaitHousing starts across the country dipped in October, but numbers are still up for the year compared to 2024. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation released new data this week that showed the six-month trend in housing starts decreased three per cent in October. The trend measure is a six-month...
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by Tara ClowReports from Confederation Bridge officials of an incident on the bridge on Wednesday morning. Motorists wanting to cross over between New Brunswick and PEI were told to expect delays. No further details have been released, but we have an email out to officials. The live bridge cam showed no...
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by Tara ClowAn emergency water main repair will be done today on Main Street in Moncton. This will close a section between Church Street and Robinson Street Work will be done starting at 9 am on Wednesday and will last all day. Traffic will be rerouted around the site.
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by Tara ClowA reminder that alarms will ring out in New Brunswick on Wednesday morning. It’s a test of the Alert Ready system. Cell phones, TVs, radios and other wireless devices will sound an audible alarm at 10:55 am. The system is designed to deliver critical and potentially life-saving alerts. They can...
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by Tara ClowA reminder that alarms will ring out in Nova Scotia this afternoon. It’s a test of the Alert Ready system. Cell phones, TVs, radios and other wireless devices will sound an audible alarm at 1:55 pm on Wednesday. The system is designed to deliver critical and potentially life-saving alerts. They...
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by Alex AllanA planned water main repair will take place on Coverdale Road on Wednesday evening in the Town of Riverview. The town announced that a partial road closure will be necessary to complete the work safely, with signage in place to direct traffic. Crews are scheduled to begin after the evening rush...
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