by Bryan TaitThe seasonal ferry to Kennebecasis Island is shutting down for the year. According to the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, the ferry’s final run from the island is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The ferry runs between Summerville on the Kingston Peninsula and...
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by Tara ClowA Saint-Sauveur man has died in a motorcycle crash in northern New Brunswick. RCMP believe the vehicle, which was southbound on Bordage Road in Bois-Gagnon, went off the right side of the road on Friday. The 42-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene.. The Saint-Isidore Fire Department,...
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by Tara ClowA daring rescue for the Saint John firefighters. They were dispatched Sunday night for a dog that had fallen over a cliff in Lorneville. After assessing the situation, crews set up a rope rescue system to safely get to the distressed animal. A firefighter on a harness, secured with lines, was...
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by Tara ClowThe Prime Minister will be in Fredericton today. Mark Carney is meeting with New Brunswick’s Premier, Susan Hol,t on Monday morning at 11:30. This afternoon, the Prime Minister plans to highlight the government’s new Buy Canadian Policy
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The Town of Port Hawkesbury will be closing a major road during the Remembrance Day ceremony Tuesday. To honour veterans with a moment of silence, Reeves Street will be shut down from Granville Street North to Pitt Street starting at 11 a.m. for 10 minutes. The road closure is to minimize...
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by Bryan TaitThe federal government has filled a vacancy on New Brunswick’s top court. Attorney General Sean Fraser announced Judge Robert Dysart would replace Justice Charles LeBlond, who died in July. Dysart has been serving as a judge on the Court of King’s Bench since 2019. “I wish Justice Dysart every...
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by Alex AllanFive people from New Brunswick have received the Order of New Brunswick. This honour is given to those who have made important contributions to the province and beyond. Lieutenant‑Governor Louise Imbeault, who serves as chancellor of the order, presided over the ceremony at Government House in...
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by NewsTwo Remembrance Day ceremonies are happening in Yarmouth. The Cenotaph downtown and at the Mariners Centre, both begin at 10:45 a.m. At 9 a.m, there will be a small service at the Tusket Cenotaph, hosted by the Wedgeport Legion. Wedgeport will then host their big ceremony at the St. Michael’s...
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by Bryan TaitThe Smart Energy Company, a renewable energy business in Hampton, has expanded thanks to support from Opportunities New Brunswick. The company develops solar energy systems for small and medium-sized businesses, with a focus on the agricultural sector. Thanks to the government funding, the...
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by Bryan TaitThe federal government is investing in a new recreation facility in Baddeck. Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish MP Jamie Battiste announced up to $12 million for the Victoria Highland Civic Centre project Saturday. The money is part of the Build Communities Strong fund announced in the latest federal...
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