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Saint John bowling alley undergoes renovations for new bowling lanes
Posted 14 August 2023

Saint John bowling alley undergoes renovations for new bowling lanes

Fairview Bowling Lanes has temporarily closed its doors to undergo renovations. The family-owned business in Saint John’s north end started renovations of its bowling lanes on Aug. 7. “We are replacing the wooden lanes with synthetic ones,” said Peter Haslett, owner of Fairview Bowling Lanes....

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N.B. disability advocate welcomes progress on accessibility legislation
Posted 14 August 2023

N.B. disability advocate welcomes progress on accessibility legislation

A disability advocate is pleased to see progress being made on creating accessibility legislation. New Brunswick is working on a legislative framework for consultation, with draft legislation to follow. Shelley Petit, chair of the New Brunswick Coalition for Persons with Disabilities, said the...

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Salvation Army seeks more Thrift Store donations
Posted 14 August 2023

Salvation Army seeks more Thrift Store donations

The Salvation Army is worried about the trend at its Thrift Stores. Donations are down, but usage is up. Managing Director of National Recycling Operations, Ted Troughton, says it is putting a strain on their stores. “It’s not unusual to see a decline in donations at different times of the year,...

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Nursing Home Workers demand better contact offer
Posted 14 August 2023

Nursing Home Workers demand better contact offer

A rally of over 100 nursing home workers demanding fair wages was held in Moncton. On Monday, they marched on Mountain Road to Finance Minister Ernie Steeves’ constituency office demanding a better contract offer from the provincial government. Over 100 nursing home workers marched on Mountain...

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RCMP Investigates Homicide in Lunenburg County, Seeking Public Assistance
Posted 14 August 2023

RCMP Investigates Homicide in Lunenburg County, Seeking Public Assistance

The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is pursuing an ongoing investigation into a homicide that transpired in Lunenburg County. The incident, which occurred on July 26, 2023, near New Ross, has prompted authorities to urge the community’s cooperation in providing crucial information....

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Missing 22-year-old man from Dieppe
Posted 14 August 2023

Missing 22-year-old man from Dieppe

Mounties are asking for help to find a missing 22-year-old man from Dieppe. Matthew Arbeau was last seen walking on Amirault Street around 6 p.m. Sunday. “Police and his family are concerned for his wellbeing,” RCMP said in a news release on Monday. Arbeau is described as being approximately...

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Boil water order affecting parts of Dieppe
Posted 14 August 2023

Boil water order affecting parts of Dieppe

Some Dieppe residents will have to boil their water until further notice. City officials said Monday that there had been a water main break on Amirault Street. “In order to allow for the repair work, the water service will be temporarily shut off,” the city said in a news release. As a result of...

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Events to mark National Acadian Day
Posted 14 August 2023

Events to mark National Acadian Day

Tuesday is National Acadian Day. Premier Tim Houston will be in West Pubnico at 2 p.m. for a special event. It will be held at the Village Historique Acadien. He’ll be joined by Kenneth Deveau, the President of the Nova Scotia Acadian Federation, and Acadian Affairs and Francophonie Minister...

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Nova Scotians MacKinnon and Stewart make Canada’s U18 team
Posted 14 August 2023

Nova Scotians MacKinnon and Stewart make Canada’s U18 team

Two teenage hockey players will represent our province on the international stage. Cape Sable Island’s Jessica MacKinnon and Antigonish’s Rhyah Stewart have made Canada’s national women’s under-18 team. They’ll play a three-game series against Team USA in Lake Placid, starting Wednesday. Stewart...

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Erratic driving results in charges
Posted 14 August 2023

Erratic driving results in charges

A 28 year old man from Red Rock has been charged after the Dryden OPP received a complaint of a driver in Eton Township. The incident was reported around 9:00 Saturday night after a vehicle was seen driving without headlights and driving erratically. Police were able to stop the vehicle and...

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