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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by Randy ThomsHydro One and the Society of United Professionals have reached a tentative deal. It impacts about two thousand employees working in engineering, supervisory and professional roles. “The employees represented by the Society of United Professionals play an important part in energizing life for our...
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by Randy ThomsAtikokan is becoming a hot spot in the search for lithium. There are now eight companies staking claims at fourteen different sites around the community. BC-based New Energy Metals is the latest. It is acquiring four mining claims running along Highway 11 in the Sapawe area. Rock samples taken...
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by Tim DavidsonA boil water advisory has been lifted in Ignace. It was declared on Monday after recent repairs to the water system. Some residents reported losing water pressure. Two results clear of any bacterial contamination are needed before the drinking water ban can be lifted.
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by Brad PerryIt looks like some New Brunswick drivers will see another hike at the fuel pumps this week. An industry source says gas prices will climb more than three cents per litre on Thursday night. That will push gasoline prices to their highest level since July of last year. Meanwhile, diesel prices are...
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by Joe ThomsonHalifax water is warning residents that wastewater is entering the Northwest arm because of a system backup. As a result, untreated, unscreened waste is entering the water. Crews are working to solve the issue but in the meantime people and pets should stay out of the water until further notice....
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by Brad PerryHeavy rain is not something we need in southern New Brunswick, but we could see more of it on Friday. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for areas along the Fundy coast. That includes Saint John and County, Grand Manan and coastal Charlotte County, and Fundy National Park....
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