by Bryan TaitA new community fire hall in Mulgrave was broken into over the holiday weekend. According to a Facebook post by the Seven Communities Volunteer Fire Department, no firefighting equipment was stolen. Gasoline and diesel were taken, including the department’s backup fuel supply, as well as donated...
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by Bryan TaitPrime Minister Mark Carney called the release of Israeli hostages Monday a “moment of profound relief” as the first phase of a ceasefire agreement went into effect. Carney said the release must be a turning point toward lasting peace, and called on all parties to continue implementing the terms...
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by Alex AllanMore than 1,300 customers had their power restored after an outage caused by a vehicle accident early Sunday morning in Inverness County. The utility said the outage began at 4:17 a.m. and affected 1,303 customers in Mabou, Strathlorne, Lake Ainslie, Port Hood and Glencoe. Nova Scotia Power’s...
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by Bryan TaitHere’s a list of closures and service changes in Saint John and surrounding communities on Monday. Saint John City Hall, as well as city offices on Adelaide Street and Rothesay Avenue will be closed. The Saint John City Market will be closed. Saint John Transit will not be operating. Garbage...
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by Bryan TaitA 28-year-old Shediac woman has died following a crash in Lakeville early Saturday morning. At approximately 3:20 a.m., members of the Shediac RCMP responded to a 911 crash notification on Route 15 in Lakeville. According to a release from the RCMP, officers arrived on scene and located a...
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by Bryan TaitThe emergency department at Guysborough Memorial Hospital is temporarily closed. Nova Scotia Health made the announcement last night that the department will be closed from 10 p.m. Saturday until 7 p.m. Sunday. Virtual urgent care is available onsite daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Anyone...
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by Bryan TaitThe Lake George wildfire is now under control, according to the Department of Natural Resources. In a post on X at 5 p.m. Saturday, DNR reported the blaze is responding well to suppression efforts and is not expected to grow beyond the current estimated 288 hectares. The Lake George wildfire is...
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by Alex AllanDiane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress known for her roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather, and Father of the Bride, has died at the age of 79. People magazine has confirmed that Keaton passed away in California. A family spokesperson shared the news and asked for some privacy during this...
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by Bryan TaitA construction project that reshaped the corridor between Saint John’s uptown and the north end has been completed. The city announced Friday that the Main Street reconstruction, aimed at improving safety, accessibility and traffic flow, is finished. A release from the city said the project...
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by Bryan TaitUnexpected issues with the ice surface have forced the closure of Peter Murray Arena in West Saint John this weekend. According to the city, the arena will be closed Saturday through Monday. Crews are working to solve the issue as soon as possible. All scheduled bookings during the closure will...
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