The nominations for the Nova Scotia Music and Industry Awards are out. Reggae artist Jah’Mila and rapper Quake Matthews lead the way with 4 nominations each. The awards will be handed out during Nova Scotia Music Week in Yarmouth this November. Two local artists are up for awards, Cameron...
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by Joe ThomsonThe RCMP in Ingonish have asked the public to help them find a missing man. 26-year-old Brandon MacKinnon was last seen leaving the Keltic Lodge at 7 a.m. yesterday morning. He was wearing a black and grey plaid jacket and grey sweatpants, and is about 5’8”, and 190lbs. Police say he could be...
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by Adam RileyCity police have arrested a Thunder Bay man following an assault and robbery in a north side neighbourhood. Officers were called to Carrie Street just before 5:00 p.m.Wednesday, upon arrival they learned a male had accused the victims of stealing his property before assaulting them. It was later...
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A familiar face won’t be behind the bench for the STFX men’s hockey team this season. Brad Peddle will stay on as General Manager of the team, but announced he’s accepted an opportunity with the Columbus Blue Jackets as an amateur scout. He was the Head Coach for 18 years, winning back-to-back...
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by Brad PerrySome New Brunswick motorists are paying more to fill up their fuel tanks on Friday. The maximum price for regular self-serve gasoline climbed 3.5 cents overnight. The most you will now pay is $1.89 per litre — the highest price in several months. Diesel prices fell three-tenths of a cent to a...
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by NewsCeremonies will be held on Sunday to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the Dieppe Raid. The annual event will be held in collaboration with the Dieppe Military Veterans Association at Place 1604. It begins with a military parade at 1:30 p.m. honouring Canadian soldiers who died in the raid. A...
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by Brad PerryA beloved contemporary arts festival will return to Saint John this weekend. THIRD SHIFT is a unique chance to engage with contemporary art and reimagine urban space. It was established in 2015 by Third Space Gallery, a not-for-profit artist-run centre in the city. Festival organizer Manny...
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If you fuelled up yesterday, you’re in luck. Another hike at the gas pump overnight. Regular is up nearly 3 cents, it’s hovering around $1.88 per litre. Diesel saw a one cent decrease, it’s just below $2.00 a litre in most areas.
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Grab your umbrella on the way out the door. Some areas could get up to 70 millimetres of rain with thunderstorms through the day Friday. A rainfall warning is in effect for Yarmouth and Digby counties. In areas like the South Shore and Halifax, you can expect up to 45 millimetres today and...
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by Brad PerryA major tourism investment has been announced for the community of Fundy-St. Martins. It is receiving a combined $1.1 million in funding from the provincial and federal governments. The money will help construct an amphitheatre and revitalize the community lighthouse visitor information centre....
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