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Woman killed in deer collision in Maple Ridge, N.B.
Posted 24 October 2025

Woman killed in deer collision in Maple Ridge, N.B.

A 43-year-old woman from Millville is dead after a collision involving a deer and two vehicles. RCMP say the crash happened Thursday morning on Route 605 in Maple Ridge. It’s believed a southbound car on Route 605 struck the animal, and it flew onto a vehicle travelling in the other direction....

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New deal lets N.B. medical students train closer to home
Posted 24 October 2025

New deal lets N.B. medical students train closer to home

New Brunswick medical students will soon have more chances to train in their home province. Horizon Health Network and the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Medicine have signed a partnership that opens spots for clinical rotations in Horizon hospitals. The program will be administered through...

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Police tow 13 vehicles during Saint John safety checks
Posted 24 October 2025

Police tow 13 vehicles during Saint John safety checks

The Saint John Police Force reported that 13 vehicles were towed during a citywide safety inspection campaign earlier this month. Police said the campaign took place on October 9 in partnership with Justice and Public Safety New Brunswick. Officers inspected 36 vehicles, issuing 20 violations...

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Trump drops trade talks after Ontario ad featured Ronald Reagan
Posted 24 October 2025

Trump drops trade talks after Ontario ad featured Ronald Reagan

Donald Trump has ended all trade negotiations over a new ad from the Ontario Government. The ad uses bits and pieces of a 1987 speech from former president Ronald Reagan. Reagan says he imposed tariffs on Japan for good reason, but they are dangerous for the economy. “Throughout the world, there...

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N.S. announces $10 vouchers for local books
Posted 24 October 2025

N.S. announces $10 vouchers for local books

You can save some money on local books with a new government program. Some bookstores have signed onto the Nova Scotia Loyal program, which encourages people to buy local. Starting today, you can get a $10 discount voucher at 11 participating stores, including: On the Same Page Books, Sydney...

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Thousands raised as Dartmouth General radiothon begins
Posted 24 October 2025

Thousands raised as Dartmouth General radiothon begins

Thousands of dollars have already been raised to support the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation in their 6th annual radiothon. Surge 105.1 and Hot Country 103.5 are hosting the fundraiser, with a goal of $180,000 to help the hospital purchase new medical equipment. As of about 8 a.m., donors...

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Man sent to hospital after shooting in Halifax
Posted 24 October 2025

Man sent to hospital after shooting in Halifax

A shooting in Halifax has sent one man to the hospital. It happened around 11 p.m. Thursday night in the area of Veith Street and Hanover Street, according to a news release from Halifax Regional Police. They say the adult was shot and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries....

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RCMP thanking public for help in search for wanted man
Posted 24 October 2025

RCMP thanking public for help in search for wanted man

The Antigonish RCMP is thanking the public for their help to find a wanted man. Police say they arrested a 46-year-old man on Saturday after a significant investigation, according to a social media post. He faces multiple charges related to assault, threats, weapons and resisting arrest....

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Slight dip for N.B. fuel prices
Posted 24 October 2025

Slight dip for N.B. fuel prices

Breaks across the board for motorists, but they are very small. The Energy and Utilities Board made its weekly price adjustments overnight. The maximum for regular self-serve dipped point three cents a litre to around $1.48. Diesel is down 0.7 cents a litre to around $1.69. Furnace oil decreased...

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Cameron Nickerson coming home for Nova Scotia Music Week
Posted 24 October 2025

Cameron Nickerson coming home for Nova Scotia Music Week

A homecoming for Yarmouth’s Cameron Nickerson. He’s playing at the former art gallery for Nova Scotia Music Week Saturday night. Nickerson is a country-bluegrass artist, and has been playing since junior high, many in Yarmouth remember his former band ‘The Rockabillys.’ Since that time Nickerson...

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