by Brad PerryThe 2023 Jeux de la Francophonie was a success for New Brunswick athletes. New Brunswick nabbed two medals at the Games, which were held in Central Africa. Fredericton wrestlers Vivian Kutnowski and Elena Sehic won bronze medals in their respective weight categories. Other wrestlers representing...
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by Adam RileyBe ready to bring your own bags to the LCBO. Starting September 5th the liquor retailer will no longer be offering paper bags. The LCBO says the phase out is to minimize its impact upon the environment. Earlier this year it announced it would be phasing out the bags as part of an initiative to...
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by NewsMore work that will impact drivers for almost 12 hours in Dryden Thursday. St. Charles Street from Elvis Avenue to Taylor Street will be closed to vehicles starting at 7:00 a.m. This is to facilitate repairs to water lines in the area, and is expected to be completed by 6:00 p.m. Public Works...
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by Evan TaylorDoorDash has launched its services in Bridgewater, NS, introducing meal delivery options for local residents. The service started operations in town this week at the beginning of this week (August 7). DoorDash facilitates delivery from local restaurants and businesses through their web-based...
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by Ryley RoachNew Brunswick will be installing new stop arm cameras on school buses around the province. Officials made the announcement on Wednesday morning during a news conference in Moncton. Working with Nova Communications, a secondary company to Rock Networks, the cameras will work to capture video of...
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by Adam RileyCity police continue to hold a scene on Alloy Drive after sudden death this morning. Officers were called to the area at 10:50 a.m. to assist paramedics and firefighters with an unresponsive man. He was later confirmed deceased by first responders. Members of the Major Crimes and Forensic...
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by Brad PerryPolice say a St. Stephen man wanted on two arrest warrants has been taken into custody. The 27-year-old was arrested in a rural area north of the community on Tuesday. Mounties said he failed to appear in court on two separate occasions in July. He was facing a number of charges, including theft...
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by Brad PerryIt has been a busy year so far when it comes to development applications in Saint John. The city said it received 406 building-related permit applications worth $100 million between January and July. The number of applications is on par with the same period in 2022 and slightly below the...
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by Adam RileyAfter receiving feedback from residents and city employees, Mayor Ken Boshcoff is proposing a hiring freeze of sorts for vacancies of non mandatory staff. While he has received some insight from council he wants to bring it before the body at its next meeting. “I’m led to believe there is some...
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by Tim DavidsonThe OPP say they are still looking for a missing man in the Pickle Lake area. Bernard was last seen on the morning of August 5th. He’s 50 year old and as an Indigenous man, 5 feet, 5 inches tall, black, medium length hair, brown eyes and weighing about 155 pounds. At the time he was last seen,...
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