by Tara ClowAnother airline will offer non-stop flights out of YQM, beginning in 2026. Flair Airlines will introduce seasonal nonstop flights to and from Toronto (YYZ) to the Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM). “Moncton is an exciting addition to our network and a key connection point...
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by Evan TaylorThe Nova Scotia Federation of Labour (NSFL) has reached a historic milestone, electing women to its two top leadership roles for the first time in its 53-year history. Melissa Marsman has been elected president, while Tammy Gillis will serve as secretary-treasurer. According to the NSFL,...
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It doesn’t look good for trick-or-treating with wet, windy weather in Friday’s forecast. Environment Canada has issued special weather statements throughout the Maritimes. Up to 50 mm of rain is expected in Nova Scotia, or even more. The forecaster says there remains uncertainty about where the...
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by Tara ClowLane reductions continue on Assomption Boulevard at Westmorland Street. Work is expected to continue until October 31. Crews are installing concrete curbs and paving the road. Westmorland is closed to all traffic. While work is ongoing, the traffic lights at the Assomption Boulevard and...
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by Evan TaylorHurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm—one of the most powerful ever to hit the island nation. It struck near New Hope in Westmoreland Parish with sustained winds estimated at around 295 km/h. The damage across southwestern Jamaica was extensive: homes...
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by Evan TaylorThe Toronto Blue Jays evened the World Series on Tuesday night, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6–2 in Game 4. The win ensures the series will return to Rogers Centre for Game 6 on Friday. Toronto broke through against Dodgers ace Shohei Ohtani, scoring four runs, including a...
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by Tara ClowMake sure the costume your child chooses for Halloween includes rubber boots and a raincoat. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the province, calling for heavy rain and high winds on Friday. Between 30 and 50 millimetres could fall, with winds up to 70 kilometres an...
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by Alex AllanMoncton city council has approved a new rule requiring at least one‑third of members on its committees to be francophone. The unanimous vote came during a committee of the whole meeting on Monday, where councillors also raised concerns about how appointments are handled. Councillor Bryan Butler...
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by Alex AllanNew bike lanes in Saint John are already drawing more people onto the streets, according to city officials. Municipal traffic engineer Jill DeMerchant said the city has seen more cyclists and even e‑scooter riders using the new lanes on Main Street and City Road, with work on Station Street...
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by Bryan TaitCanada Post has eliminated an unknown number of management positions as part of corporate-wide restructuring. In a statement, president and CEO Doug Ettinger said Canadians have changed how they use the postal service, and Canada Post must adapt. “We are embarking on a major transformation to...
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