by Tara ClowEleven female and gender-diverse youth between the ages of 15-19 from across Canada will take part in an interactive training camp in Saint John today. It’s all a part of Camp Courage, which encourages a look into first-response careers including police officer, firefighter and paramedic. Today...
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Thousands are starting to arrive in Digby for the Wharf Rat Rally. RCMP are out with their plans for the Labour Day weekend festival. They say there will be traffic delays and road closures, and a heavy police presence to assist with no-parking zones and public safety. The RCMP ask you to be...
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by Caitlin SnowThe world’s largest campaign to end overdose, remember those who have died from overdose without stigma and to acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind is International Overdose Awareness Day. Thousands die in Canada of overdose each year. In Nova Scotia, to help with mental...
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by Brad PerryThe chair of the Coalition for Responsible Energy Development in New Brunswick (CRED-NB) is breathing a sigh of relief. In early August, the province announced a comprehensive environmental review for a proposed small modular reactor project at Point Lepreau. Ann McAllister of CRED-NB said the...
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by Randy ThomsOntario’s Integrity Commissioner has ruled Housing Minister Steve Clark violated two sections of the province’s Integrity Act by failing to oversee the process of removing Greenbelt lands for development. In his report, David Wake says the lack of oversight led to Clark’s Chief of Staff to...
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by Caitlin SnowSome vehicles were damaged in Halifax early this morning. Police say it was in the area of Waegwoltic and Conrose Avenues around 7:50am. They believe tires were slashed on the driver’s side of vehicles parked on the street. Police ask that if your vehicle was damaged and you have not yet spoken...
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by Caitlin SnowThere is a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 102 inbound, near Highway 103. Traffic inbound to Halifax is being diverted on to the exit for Dunbrack and Highway 103. Police say there are no reported injuries at this time and ask drivers to take an alternate route. HfxRegPolice are on scene of...
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by Caitlin SnowThe Macdonald Bridge will be closed this weekend for paving. The bridge is set to close 7pm Friday, September 1 until 5:30am Tuesday, September 5. The sidewalk and bike lane will remain open. ATTENTION DRIVERS The Macdonald Bridge will be closed this weekend for paving. The bridge will close at...
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by Tara ClowThe Town of Riverview is honouring a woman who inspired youth in Aquatics over three decades. The Embracing Responsibility Scholarship recognizes Barb Hurlbut. During her tenure (1980-2012), she mentored over 400 lifeguards, instilling in them the significance of water safety and fostering...
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by Evan TaylorIn a strategic move aimed at fortifying the county’s firefighting capabilities, the Region of Queens has taken a decisive step to augment its fire inspection workforce. The development transpired during the most recent council meeting, where Myles Harlow was appointed as the second fire...
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