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Loud mufflers a problem in Town of Yarmouth
Posted 10 August 2023

Loud mufflers a problem in Town of Yarmouth

Noisy vehicles have been a problem in the Town of Yarmouth recently. RCMP say call volumes are growing. They say it’s illegal to drive a vehicle that has an excessively loud muffler. You could be ticketed and have your vehicle towed. Police also remind ATV users that it’s illegal to operate one...

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Province adds 150 new childcare spaces for Tri-Counties
Posted 10 August 2023

Province adds 150 new childcare spaces for Tri-Counties

150 new childcare spaces are coming to the Tri-Counties. 10 new spaces have already opened in Tusket, and 22 more are planned for an expansion to Wedgeport. 4 new spaces have been created in Shelburne, with 32 coming to an expanded King Street location. 3 family home agencies have added 10 new...

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KPDSB seeking new trustee
Posted 10 August 2023

KPDSB seeking new trustee

A new trustee is needed by the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board. That’s because Robert Kitowski has resigned his seat on the board. Kitowski was acclaimed in the Kenora/Sioux Narrows area last October. The public school board is posting for a replacement on it’s website. The term of...

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RCMP rescue woman on Mantario Trail
Posted 10 August 2023

RCMP rescue woman on Mantario Trail

The Manitoba RCMP says it was able to successfully rescue a hiker on the Mantario Trail in Whiteshell Provincial Park. The Mounties were initially contacted around 5:30 Monday afternoon about a 40 year woman in medical distress. A STARS rescue helicopter was dispatched to the scene, but was...

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Moncton Manufacturer receives provincial funds for expansion
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Posted 10 August 2023

Moncton Manufacturer receives provincial funds for expansion

Thirty-four new full-time jobs for Moncton thanks to $280,000 dollars in payroll rebates from the provincial government. Opportunities NB is providing support for a workforce expansion at the company’s headquarters between 2022 and 2025 and estimates the project will contribute $11.9 million in...

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One person hurt in industrial accident
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Posted 10 August 2023

One person hurt in industrial accident

An investigation is underway after an industrial accident behind the Champlain Mall. Acting Captain for Dieppe Fire Guy Tremblay says they responded yesterday afternoon after a lift fell on a person during loading. Bystanders managed to free the individual before firefighters arrived. Tremblay...

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Saint John to lose 3 of 5 daily Air Canada routes
Posted 10 August 2023

Saint John to lose 3 of 5 daily Air Canada routes

The Saint John Airport will be hit hard by Air Canada cuts starting in September. The airline is slashing three of its five daily routes serving the southern New Brunswick airport. Two of three daily routes to Toronto will be eliminated, meaning travellers will no longer be able to fly to...

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UPDATED: Missing 14-year-old boy located
Posted 10 August 2023

UPDATED: Missing 14-year-old boy located

Saint John police say a missing 14-year-old has been located. The teen was last seen in the Crown Street area on July 29. Police said they were concerned for the teen’s safety. In an update on Thursday, police said the youth was located on Wednesday.

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N.B. man arrested after shooting incident
Posted 10 August 2023

N.B. man arrested after shooting incident

A 24-year-old man from Coldstream has been arrested after a shooting incident in Cloverdale. RCMP says shots were fired at around 2:48 pm on August 9 near a construction site. An Alert Ready message was issued at 4:59 pm for that region, near Hartland advising residents to stay inside and lock...

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July rainfall totals well above normal in some areas
Posted 10 August 2023

July rainfall totals well above normal in some areas

There was no shortage of rain across much of New Brunswick during the month of July. In fact, many southern regions saw totals that were well above normal, according to Environment Canada. Meteorologist Ian Hubbard said it is thanks in part to a southerly flow we saw during much of the month....

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