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Online fundraiser for N.B. man killed in workplace incident
Posted 24 August 2023

Online fundraiser for N.B. man killed in workplace incident

New Brunswickers are coming together to help a Moncton family struck by tragedy. Jamie Harris died while on the job at a construction site in Dieppe earlier this week. Harris was an employee of Perfection Contracting, which took to social media to describe the loss. “You will be missed and...

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RCMP searching for missing 12-year-old in Digby County
Posted 24 August 2023

RCMP searching for missing 12-year-old in Digby County

The RCMP are looking for a 12-year-old girl who went missing in Digby County last night. Arionna Duran was last seen on Highway 340 in Weaver Settlement between 9:30 and 10:00 p.m. Police describe her as 5’2”, 125lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. There is no clothing description available,...

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Ignace institutes zero tolerance policy
Posted 24 August 2023

Ignace institutes zero tolerance policy

Following repeated and escalating attacks and intimidation on social media and in the real world, the Township of Ignace has instituted a zero tolerance policy towards cyber bullying. The attacks were primarily directed towards town staff and elected officials got to the point where Interim...

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Section of Mapleward Road closed today
Posted 24 August 2023

Section of Mapleward Road closed today

A heads up for motorists of a road closure in the city. A section of Mapleward Road between Dawson Road and Government Road will be closed for a culvert replacement. Local traffic will still have access, but are asked to drive with caution in the construction zone. Detours will be in place, the...

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Delegation returns with positive outlook from AMO conference
Posted 24 August 2023

Delegation returns with positive outlook from AMO conference

Thunder Bay’s delegation to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference has returned with positive thoughts and ambitions for the city’s future. One of the topics was the city’s economy which Councillor Shelby Ch’ng says includes a second company looking at using the city as a...

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UNB launches new AI research institute
Posted 24 August 2023

UNB launches new AI research institute

Artificial intelligence is perhaps the fastest growing technology the world has ever seen. It’s managed to make its way into our everyday lives in ways we sometimes don’t even realize. Whether you’re intentionally using it to get ChatGPT to make you a grocery list or watching a movie on Netflix...

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Onigaming death under investigation
Posted 24 August 2023

Onigaming death under investigation

The Treaty Three Police Service is investigating a death of an individual on the Onigaming First Nation. Officers were called to the community on August 21st to a report of a deceased person and remain actively engaged in the investigation. In a release issued on social media late Wednesday...

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Saint John nabs N.B. junior baseball title
Posted 24 August 2023

Saint John nabs N.B. junior baseball title

The Saint John Alpines have won the 2023 New Brunswick Junior Baseball League title. Saint John clinched a 5-4 win over the Chatham Ironmen on Wednesday in the fifth and deciding game of the series. Timothy Crawford, Tyler Doucette, Connor Hill, Alex Maloney, and Jacob McCarthy scored runs for...

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Country music fans flock to Dieppe for YQM Country Fest
Posted 24 August 2023

Country music fans flock to Dieppe for YQM Country Fest

Cowboy hats and boots are a common sight as the excitement builds for YQM Country Fest. Top country artists including Morgan Wallen and Keith Urban will hit the stage in Dieppe, N.B., starting Thursday. Sam Bourgeois, the show’s promoter, said more than 20,000 fans will attend the three-day...

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Saint John aims to bring home national baseball title
Posted 24 August 2023

Saint John aims to bring home national baseball title

A New Brunswick baseball team is in Alberta hoping to bring home a national championship. The Saint John Alpines are competing in the 2023 Canada Men’s National Championships in Red Deer. Speaking ahead of the tournament, team president Terre Hunter said they are feeling pretty excited. “This is...

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