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Amazon Web Service outage knocks out popular apps, websites and games
Posted 20 October 2025

Amazon Web Service outage knocks out popular apps, websites and games

A massive outage for some major apps and internet services this morning. Amazon’s Web Services went down in the early hours of Oct. 20, taking out apps like Snapchat and Disney Plus and video games like Fortnite and Roblox. The platform hosts servers and offers cloud storage and databases. As of...

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Road closure on Guylaine Street in Dieppe
Posted 20 October 2025

Road closure on Guylaine Street in Dieppe

A road closure to take note of in Dieppe. Guylaine Street, between Dieppe Boulevard and Camille Street, is closed to traffic on Monday, October 20 and Tuesday, October 21. This is for the installation of new water and sewer lines. Crews and detour signs will help direct traffic.

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School business officials reach deal with province
Posted 20 October 2025

School business officials reach deal with province

A tentative agreement has been reached with the union that represents school business officials across the province. The provincial government says it was reached on Friday. The Public Service Alliance of Canada Local 241 represents more than 300 employees, including technical support staff,...

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Agreement for N.B. with Indonesia for healthcare workers
Posted 20 October 2025

Agreement for N.B. with Indonesia for healthcare workers

A first-ever formal health care agreement between Indonesia and a Canadian jurisdiction. The New Brunswick government has signed a memorandum of understanding to make hiring from Indonesia easier. It will allow them to recruit more trained nurses and personal support workers. It follows a letter...

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Blue Jays force Game 7 in ALCS, one win away from World Series
Posted 20 October 2025

Blue Jays force Game 7 in ALCS, one win away from World Series

We’re going to Game 7. The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series Sunday night in Toronto. Another strong performance from Trey Yesavage on the mound, and homeruns from Addison Barger and Vladdy Guerrero Jr. led the way. Now the teams...

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Mariners back at .500 after 2-win weekend
Posted 19 October 2025

Mariners back at .500 after 2-win weekend

The Yarmouth Mariners remain perfect in pink. They beat West Kent 5-2 Friday and Valley 8-5 Sunday at the Fishtank. All while wearing their pink jerseys for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Twenty-year-old forward Liam Dutcher scored five goals over the weekend, including his first career...

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Man suffers gunshot wounds in Halifax
Posted 19 October 2025

Man suffers gunshot wounds in Halifax

One man has been shot in a homeless area. Halifax Regional Police say they are investigating after finding the shot victim on Sunday morning at around 9:55 a.m. It happened at Lower Flynn Park which is an HRM designated location for people experiencing homelessness who shelter outside. The...

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Highway 103 closed at Exit 3 at Timberlea Village Parkway
Posted 19 October 2025

Highway 103 closed at Exit 3 at Timberlea Village Parkway

RCMP are reporting that Hwy. 103 is closed at Exit 3 at Timberlea Village Parkway Eastbound toward Chester due to a vehicle fire. First responders are on scene and a detour is in place. Drivers can expect delays. Please avoid the area if possible. No other details at this time.

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Boating incident in Queens Co. claims life of 2 children
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Posted 19 October 2025

Boating incident in Queens Co. claims life of 2 children

A boating incident in West Caledonia ended in tragedy, Saturday, claiming the life of two children. Queens County RCMP say it was just before 5 p.m. when emergency crews alongside the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) responded to a report of a boater in distress in Lake Rossignol. A...

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Austin Letcher Sr. memorial monument revealed
Posted 18 October 2025

Austin Letcher Sr. memorial monument revealed

A memorial monument was unveiled in Port Hawkesbury on Saturday. The new monument honouring Forest Ranger, Austin Letcher Sr. was revealed in his hometown on the Hemlock Trail by his family. Mayor Brenda Chisholm-Beaton shares with our newsroom how fitting it is to have his acknowledgement in...

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