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41‑year‑old woman dies after crash in Elsipogtog
Posted 31 October 2025

41‑year‑old woman dies after crash in Elsipogtog

A 41‑year‑old woman has died after a single‑vehicle crash in Elsipogtog. Officers responded to the crash at the intersection of Route 116 and Big Cove Road around 4:14 p.m. on Thursday. Police said they believe the driver lost control of the vehicle, which rolled over several times. The woman,...

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Educator from Antigonish recognized with a Prime Minister’s Award
Posted 31 October 2025

Educator from Antigonish recognized with a Prime Minister’s Award

An early childhood educator brings home a Prime Minister’s Award to Antigonish. Michelle Mackenzie also known as “Mickey” from Red Apple Children’s Centre was recognized with the Excellence in Early Childhood Education achievement. She tells us she was surprised to win the honour and credits her...

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Registration deadline approaching for Greater Moncton Santa Claus parade
Posted 31 October 2025

Registration deadline approaching for Greater Moncton Santa Claus parade

Santa Claus is coming to Greater Moncton in November. Time is running out to register your float for this year’s Greater Moncton Santa Claus. The theme this year is Festival of Lights. The parade will be held on November 22 at 5 pm in downtown Moncton. The deadline to register your group to take...

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Sewer and road upgrades coming to Water Street
Posted 31 October 2025

Sewer and road upgrades coming to Water Street

A major infrastructure project is underway on Water Street to support a new housing development ahead of next summer. Work will be carried out over the coming weeks with the installation of a new sewer system, a storm sewer and catch basins with asphalt upgrades and landscaping. The work was...

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SiRT investigating after a man was tased and later died in P.E.I.
Posted 31 October 2025

SiRT investigating after a man was tased and later died in P.E.I.

After police in P.E.I. tasered a suspect, he died on the way to the hospital. Now, the province is asking the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT), the police watchdog for Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, for help investigating police conduct in the case. SiRT says the incident happened on Oct....

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More than 800 kg of cannabis seized at Port of Halifax
Posted 31 October 2025

More than 800 kg of cannabis seized at Port of Halifax

Border agents have seized more than 800 kilograms of suspected cannabis at the Port of Halifax. The Canadian Border Services Agency says the seizure took place during an export examination on a marine container departing Canada for the United Kingdom. In a release, CBSA says while agents were...

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New Brunswick updating wills legislation
Posted 31 October 2025

New Brunswick updating wills legislation

The law governing wills in New Brunswick is receiving some updates. Attorney General Robert McKee laid out the contents of proposed amendments in the legislature earlier this week. “The Wills Act has not kept up with changes in families, assets and society over time,” McKee said. He said the...

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UPD: 4 arrested after heavy police presence near Herring Cove Road
Posted 31 October 2025

UPD: 4 arrested after heavy police presence near Herring Cove Road

Four people have been arrested after a large presence on Harland Avenue, near Herring Cove Road, Friday morning. Police say they are facing firearms charges. The road was closed to traffic, but it has since reopened. Some officers will remain in the area to continue the investigation.

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Talks about golf course at West Mabou Beach
Posted 31 October 2025

Talks about golf course at West Mabou Beach

New Minister of Natural Resources Kim Maisland confirmed the province is looking over a proposal for a golf course in West Mabou Beach. She says they are having conversations with Cabot about their new proposal, which is the second one they’ve made since 2023 when the province originally shut...

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UPD:  Power restored in Charlotte Southwest
Posted 31 October 2025

UPD: Power restored in Charlotte Southwest

Over 1600 NB Power customers were without electricity for a short time on Friday morning. Those affected were in the Charlotte Southwest region. Crews were called in to investigate and had the lights back on just over an hour later. Poor weather conditions were to blame. For further updates,...

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