by Tara ClowKeep those umbrellas handy — there is more rain on the way throughout New Brunswick. A special weather statement from Environment Canada remains in effect for southern and southeastern regions. That includes Saint John, the Kennebecasis Valley, Sussex, Grand Lake, Moncton and Kent County....
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by Adam RileySeveral media organizations and associations and are petitioning Canada’s Competition Bureau to investigate Meta’s abuse of its dominant position by blocking news in Canada. In a letter dated August 7th, the complaints state practices employed by Meta are designed to discipline Canadian news...
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by Joe ThomsonEnvironment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Nova Scotia this evening. They are forecasting 30 to 70mm of rain and they say that umber could get higher as thunderstorms pass over the province. The warning is in effect for Western and Central Nova Scotia, with rain beginning in the West...
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by Brad PerrySaint John police say criminality is not suspected after a body was found along the Saint John River over the weekend. Police said a cyclist located a body on the shoreline of Harbour Passage near the bottom of Bentley Street around 8:20 a.m. Saturday. “It is believed that the deceased body had...
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by Randy ThomsThe provincial government continues to seek out new workers in the skilled trades. It is spending $3.6 million on three initiatives. One program specifically targets women. It will help 700 tradeswomen gain leadership skills, communications, health and safety training, and networking...
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by Tara ClowFinal numbers are still being tallied, but the City of Moncton estimates over 20,000 attended the Guns N Roses and Carrie Underwood show. It was a first for the Croix Bleue Medavie Stadium. City of Moncton Spokesperson Isabelle Leblanc says they’ve had a positive response overall, “When it’s a...
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by Tara ClowAn open house on August 12 and 13 will help you to get to know the YMCA of Greater Moncton. Tours and activities will be held at the North End location on Saturday and on Vaughn Harvey on Sunday. Vice-President of Membership Sheriza De Guzman says memberships are up post-COVID, “We’re good in...
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by Adam RileyAn arrest warrant has been issued for a Nigerian National following a seven month long sextortion scam investigation by Ontario Provincial Police in Atikokan. The investigation began in early December into the scam involving a youth, members worked along side officers in Elgin County, the OPP’s...
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by Brad PerryTwo people were arrested after a traffic stop in Sussex led to the seizure of drugs, a firearm and stolen property. In a news release on Tuesday, RCMP said officers stopped a vehicle on Elmview Avenue around 3 a.m. on Aug. 2. “Members observed what was believed to be methamphetamine in the...
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by Brad PerryTwo men are missing after failing to return from a fishing trip in northeastern New Brunswick. A search is underway for 75-year-old Aldéric Thibodeau and 82-year-old Léandre Thibodeau. RCMP say the two men were last seen at a wharf in Brantville around 1 p.m. Monday. An overturned boat matching...
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