by Tara ClowA tentative agreement has been reached between the New Brunswick Medical Society and the Department of Health. It impacts salaried and fee-for-service doctors. No further details of the agreement will be released until it is ratified.
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by Bryan TaitGrand Bay-Westfield residents are looking at an increased tax rate in 2026. At a special budget meeting this week, chief financial officer James Barrington said the rate in Ward 1 will rise 2.5 cents to $1.275 per $100. In Ward 2, the increase is about five cents, up to 79 cents. The rates are...
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by Evan TaylorThe annual Poppy Campaign is underway in Bridgewater, marking the start of the Remembrance season and an important opportunity for residents to support veterans and their families. Dan Hennessey, president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24, says this year’s campaign began Thursday and will...
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by Evan TaylorThe Town of Yarmouth has approved a new policy that aims to make it easier and more affordable for developers to build housing. The Surplus Lands for Affordable Housing Policy, introduced as part of the town’s Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan, focuses on reducing or removing land...
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by NewsA 70-year-old Halifax man is dead after a homicide in Halifax. Police say it was Wednesday around 1:30 p.m. when they received a report about an injured man at a home on Richmond Street. Emergency crews tried to save him, but he was pronounced dead. The man has been identified as Brian David...
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by Tara ClowMassive jumps in the cost of diesel overnight. The Energy and Utilities Board made its weekly price adjustments. Diesel increased 9.5 cents a litre to a maximum of around $1.79. The maximum for furnace oil is up 3.7 cents to around $1.74. Those needing regular self-serve will pay 3.4 cents a...
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by Evan TaylorAround 5,200 Nova Scotia power customers in the heart of Halifax are without power this morning. The outage was first reported at 7:15 a.m. amidst heavy wind. Currently, the Nova Scotia Power Outage Map says the cause of the outage is still under investigation and that power is estimated to be...
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by Evan TaylorWith Halloween festivities threatened by wet and windy weather, families in Bridgewater have a warm and welcoming alternative to traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating. HB Studios Sports Centre is hosting an indoor Halloween celebration this evening, providing a safe and festive space for...
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by Evan TaylorIn a solemn ceremony held in Ottawa on October 30, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) issued a formal apology to current and former members who have experienced systemic racism, racial discrimination, and harassment during their military service. The apology was delivered by General Jennie...
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by Evan TaylorThe Toronto Blue Jays return to the mound tonight looking to build on their momentum and claim their first World Series in over 30 years. After a standout performance in their last outing, the Jays are hoping to strike early and keep pressure on their opponents. Toronto’s recent victory was...
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