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Police looking for video of fight inside Halifax pub
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Posted 10 October 2025

Police looking for video of fight inside Halifax pub

Witnesses and video footage are wanted to shed light on a fight that happened inside a Halifax pub last month. Police say it happened September 29 at The Pint Public House on Argyle Street. After arguing, two men were assaulted by two other men who they didn’t know. The two victims were hurt,...

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Two arrested after weapons, drugs seized in Porters Lake and Bedford
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Posted 10 October 2025

Two arrested after weapons, drugs seized in Porters Lake and Bedford

Two men are facing a list of charges after two loaded handguns as well as cocaine and other drug paraphernalia were found at two separate properties. RCMP say they searched a property on Boulderhill Road in Porters Lake, on October 1, as well as an apartment on the 0-100 block of the Bedford...

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More funding for Capitol Theatre upgrades
Posted 10 October 2025

More funding for Capitol Theatre upgrades

A historic building in downtown Moncton will see more upgrades over the next two years. This is thanks to funding from various levels of government. The Government of Canada’s Canada Cultural Spaces Fund is providing $500,000. $209,000 is coming from the City of Moncton, and other funding for...

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Fishing for new opportunities overseas
Posted 10 October 2025

Fishing for new opportunities overseas

Atlantic Canadian seafood exporters are looking to take advantage of opportunities around the world. A dozen such businesses participated in the Conxemar International Frozen Seafood Trade Show in Vigo, Spain, from Oct. 7 to 9. Led by the Food and Beverage Atlantic Association, companies were...

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3 inducted to Olympic Wall of fame at Emera Centre in Queens
Posted 10 October 2025

3 inducted to Olympic Wall of fame at Emera Centre in Queens

There was a celebratory feeling in the air Thursday evening as the three newest inductees were added to the Olympic Wall at the Emera Centre in the Region of Queens. In a news release, the municipality says the announcement was made by Mayor Scott Christian and two-time Olympian and two-time...

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New health research institute unveiled for N.B.
Posted 10 October 2025

New health research institute unveiled for N.B.

The Université de Moncton and Vitalité Health Network are teaming up to create the New Brunswick Health Research Institute.. The new Institute was announced on Friday morning at U de M. Officials say it is dedicated to health research in New Brunswick. The NBHRI transforms the Atlantic Cancer...

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Feds announce 3 affordability measures, make lunch program permanent
Posted 10 October 2025

Feds announce 3 affordability measures, make lunch program permanent

Three new affordability measures were announced Thursday morning by the federal government. The government plans to renew the Canada Strong Pass, which gave people discounts and free entry to some nationally owned buildings or locations. Prime Minister mark Carney said that would mid-December,...

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New sports facility opens in Inverness
Posted 10 October 2025

New sports facility opens in Inverness

Get ready to hit the courts in Inverness. The Inverness Multicourt Facility opens to the community on Saturday, October 11. The County says you can enjoy playing pickleball, basketball, table tennis, and bean bag toss at the more than $4.7 million complex. Pickleball courts are for pickleball...

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Minister says progress is being made in fight against auto theft
Posted 10 October 2025

Minister says progress is being made in fight against auto theft

The federal government’s plan to fight auto theft is working, according to the public safety minister. Gary Anandasangaree released an update on the National Action Plan on Combatting Auto Theft on Thursday. “Auto theft is declining because of our strong partnerships with law enforcement,...

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d’Entremont asks Fisheries minister about enforcement in Digby County
Posted 10 October 2025

d’Entremont asks Fisheries minister about enforcement in Digby County

Nova Scotia’s only Conservative MP is sounding the alarm on illegal lobster fishing. In the House of Commons this week, Chris d’Entremont said after six years, the Liberals still have no answers on the activity in St. Mary’s Bay. He directed a question toward Fisheries minister Joanne Thompson....

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