by Jacob MooreHalifax police have arrested a man in relation to the murder of a 70-year-old man last week. Officers got a call around 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 about an injured man at a home on Richmond Street. First responders tried to save him but the man, who police identified as Brian David Johnson, was...
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by Evan TaylorNova Scotia Health is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing patient from a Dartmouth hospital. Thirty-one-year-old Anthony Frederick Sottile has been reported missing, and officials say his risk to himself and others increases the longer he is away from treatment. Sottile is...
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by Bryan TaitThe provincial government introduced legislation Wednesday related to the Mactaquac dam. The Mactaquac Life Achievement Project Act is intended to provide clarity and certainty to NB Power and companies providing equipment and services for a potential refurbishment of the dam. In a press...
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by Evan TaylorToronto Blue Jays President and CEO Mark Shapiro is thanking fans across Canada for their passion and support after what he called a “special and unforgettable” season. In an open letter released this week, Shapiro said the organization is filled with gratitude after capturing the American...
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by Bryan TaitNew Brunswick’s government introduced legislation Wednesday to make interprovincial trade simpler. The Free Trade within Canada Act is the latest in a series of steps to improve trade between New Brunswick and other Canadian jurisdictions, according to Intergovernmental Affairs Minister...
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by Evan TaylorThe Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU) is calling on the province to pair new school construction with a plan to ensure enough staff and supports are in place, following criticism of the government’s school capital planning process at the Standing Committee on Human Resources. The committee...
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by Alex AllanBuilding permits issued in Moncton have already set a new record, with the total value surpassing $395 million in just nine months of 2025. The City of Moncton stated that the figure is higher than the previous full‑year record of $366 million set in 2022. In the third quarter alone, 337 permits...
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by Jacob MooreThe province has designated 11 new protected parks and one new nature reserve. Along with the new designations, they have expanded three wilderness areas and one nature reserve. In total, the announcement from Wednesday adds 1,267 hectares of protected land, according to a news release....
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by Tara ClowNew Brunswickers could see the use of vehicle registration stickers eliminated. The provincial government has introduced legislation for amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act and related regulations. If passed, it would remove the sticker requirement by the spring of 2026. This would impact all...
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by Alex AllanHorizon Health Network says hospital overcrowding is expected to worsen in the coming months, with more than four in 10 beds projected to be filled by patients who no longer need acute care. Greg Doiron, vice-president of clinical operations, stated that the network predicts that 711 patients,...
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