by Joe ThomsonGoing to the hospital is never a fun experience, but thanks to new technology at the Saint John Regional Hospital (SJRH), it might have just become faster. The SJRH demonstrated its new Imaging Enhancement Centre (IEC) at an innovation summit last week. It features cutting-edge technology such...
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by Brad PerryDog owners in St. Stephen now have a place for their furry companions to run off-leash. Pet Valu Tails & Trail Dog Park officially opened Monday at the Elm Street Nature Park. Kev Sumner, the municipality’s community services director, said it is an exciting addition. “There was certainly an...
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by Caitlin SnowHighway 102 is currently closed southbound near the interchange with Highway 104. RCMP say this is due to a dump truck losing its load of rocks. Northbound lanes are open. Due to a dump truck losing a load of rocks, Hwy. 102 southbound, near the Hwy. 104/Hwy. 102 interchange, is currently...
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by Joe ThomsonSome big changes are coming to Dieppe’s public transit system. The city is revamping transit so that all routes will run every day of the week. During the pandemic, the system had to reduce the schedule, but now things are finally back to pre-pandemic levels, or even better in some cases. Routes...
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by Joe ThomsonNew Brunswick’s correctional facility staff are pleased with a recent push to have them included in the province’s presumptive post-traumatic stress disorder legislation. The current legislation gives police officers, firefighters, and paramedics who are diagnosed with PTSD do not have to prove...
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by Tim DavidsonThe main entrance to the Dryden Memorial Arena will be off limits for the next couple of weeks. Starting today, it will be closed for construction until September 15th. Patrons are asked to use the Pool and Fitness Center front doors instead. There are also accessible doors for anyone needing at...
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by Tim DavidsonStudents are back to school this week across northwestern Ontario. For the next couple of days teachers will be involved with professional development. Nicole Kurtz is into her second year as the Director of Education for the Kenora Catholic District School Board, which includes St. John School...
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by Tim DavidsonThe were no injuries after a semi tractor trailor unit went into the ditch off the Kenora By-Pass. The incident took place on Friday near Middle Lake Road. The OPP say the truck was transporting wood chips when it went down an embankment. Police along with the Pellatt United Fire department and...
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by Tara ClowA tentative deal has been reached between the Université de Moncton and the union representing administrative and support staff. This puts an end to a negotiation process that began last December. A statement from the University says this is a five-year agreement in principle. President and...
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by Tara ClowOver 20, 000 country music fans spent time in Greater Moncton over the weekend. They attended the second YQM Country Fest. It ran three days this year, from August 24 to August 26. Promoter Sam Bourgeois plans to make this an annual gathering in Dieppe, “We’re coming back next year, 100 percent....
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