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City seeks input on revitalizing the north end
Posted 28 October 2025

City seeks input on revitalizing the north end

The City of Saint John is holding a pair of open houses Tuesday regarding the future of the north end. The events are part of the North End Neighbourhood Plan. This follows the Central Peninsula Plan the city created in 2019. The aim is to create a proposal to revitalize the area and focus on...

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Blue Jays lose Game 3 of World Series after record 18 innings
Posted 28 October 2025

Blue Jays lose Game 3 of World Series after record 18 innings

In a marathon that will go down in history, the Toronto Blue Jays fell 6-5 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the 2025 World Series, giving the Dodgers a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven. The contest lasted 18 innings — tied for the longest in Fall Classic history — and ended when Freddie...

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Minerals strategy takes a step forward
Posted 28 October 2025

Minerals strategy takes a step forward

The provincial government has taken a step toward the goal of unlocking the potential of New Brunswick’s mining sector. A framework for developing a comprehensive minerals strategy was released Monday at the 50th annual Exploration, Mining and Petroleum Conference in Fredericton. Natural...

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CUPW loses challenge of back-to-work order
Posted 27 October 2025

CUPW loses challenge of back-to-work order

The union representing striking postal workers lost a challenge to the constitutionality of back-to-work legislation passed in December. The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) ruled against CUPW’s challenge to the order made by then-labour minister Steven MacKinnon. On Dec. 13, 2024,...

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Crash closes section of East Uniacke Rd
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Posted 27 October 2025

Crash closes section of East Uniacke Rd

A crash has closed East Uniacke Rd, Monday evening. RCMP say it is at the intersection of Beamish Road. Emergency crews are on scene.  

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RCMP looking into racist graffiti on West Hants social service building
Posted 27 October 2025

RCMP looking into racist graffiti on West Hants social service building

RCMP are looking into a case of hate speech being carved into a door in West Hants. Police say they got a call about the graffiti on Friday but believe it happened some time between Wednesday and Friday at a social services agency on Foundry Road. The suspect allegedly scratched racist graffiti...

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Not enough rain coming Monday to end drought, says Environment Canada
Posted 27 October 2025

Not enough rain coming Monday to end drought, says Environment Canada

Although the province is getting a significant amount of rain Monday night, it is still not enough to end a record-setting drought. Environment Canada says most of the province will get between 20 and 40 millimetres, while Guysborough and Annapolis County could get up to 100 millimetres....

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Man threatens Halifax Sobeys staff with knife in attempted robbery
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Posted 27 October 2025

Man threatens Halifax Sobeys staff with knife in attempted robbery

A 53-year-old man is facing charges after an armed robbery at a Sobeys in Dartmouth. Police say it was around 5:45 p.m., Sunday, on Wyse Road when according to staff, the man demanded money from the cash register and threatened employees with a knife. He left the store empty handed and no one...

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Helping young families to find local support
Posted 27 October 2025

Helping young families to find local support

A Guysborough event brought residents together to form a supportive village. The Early Years Expo, organized by Nova Scotia Health, promotes local assistance and connections for families with young kids. “There was just a lot of joy in that room and just sharing and connections being made. It...

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Former justice minister, Becky Druhan, leaves PC Caucus as Independent
Posted 27 October 2025

Former justice minister, Becky Druhan, leaves PC Caucus as Independent

The province’s former justice minister is now serving as an Independent MLA in Lunenburg West. Becky Druhan made the announcement in a statement on social media, Monday afternoon. It comes after Premier Tim Houston shuffled the cabinet last week dropping Druhan, Minister of Natural Resources...

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