by Jacob MooreA not-for-profit is preserving affordable housing for seniors in Saint Andrews. Shiretown Community Services has purchased Quinn House, an apartment building on Queen Street, but they will continue to use the building for subsidized housing, according to a news release. Chair John Matheson...
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Port Hawkesbury is unveiling a memorial monument this weekend. The tribute will honour conservation officer Austin Letcher Sr. who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on October 8, 1967. The Town worked closely with his family members ensure the monument is both respectful and...
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by Jacob MooreAnother bargaining impasse for Dalhousie University, this time between the Dal Board and CUPE Local 3912. The union represents about 5000 academics, teachers assistants, markers and demonstrators from several universities. On Oct. 2, both parties met for conciliation but failed to reach an...
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by Caitlin SnowWhen you walk into the IWK in Halifax, a brand-new addition to the children’s hospital may catch your eye. A very large Lego display. It is a depiction of what the new emergency department -that is undergoing construction- will look like when finished, and it was built by local brick artist,...
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Celebrating our region’s dark skies. The annual Starlight Festival is taking place through Yarmouth County, it runs until October 25. On Thursday and Friday, a starlight party is happening at the Deep Sky Eye Observatory in Quinan. Organizer Tim Doucette says they’ve got something new at the...
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by Bryan TaitTwo New Brunswickers were honoured Thursday for their contributions to human rights in the province. Anita Joseph of Elsipogtog First Nation received the Human Rights Award and Chinazam Igwe of Moncton received the Youth Human Rights Award during a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton....
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by Bryan TaitAn annual review of taxi rates in Saint John is underway. The bylaw governing vehicles for hire requires the city’s transit commission to review rates for taxis and limousines every October. The commission will make a recommendation to Common Council about whether the rates should change....
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by Alex AllanThe Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation is marking 60 years of philanthropy with a gala event. The celebration, called A Night Among Friends, will be held Saturday at the Delta Beauséjour in Moncton. The evening will feature a champagne reception, dinner, live and silent auctions, and a...
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by Alex AllanThe provincial government has changed how immediate roadside licence suspensions work. This follows a recent court decision that clarified the new laws on impaired driving. Public Safety Minister Robert Gauvin said the changes will help ensure that drivers have a fair and clear process. This...
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The Yarmouth Mariners couldn’t keep a strong start to their road trip going. After a 2-1 win in Edmundston on Saturday night, the Mariners lost 7-3 in Grand Falls Sunday and 3-1 to Amherst on Thanksgiving Monday. Keegan Warren put in two solid goaltending performances, making 51 saves in the win...
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