by Bryan TaitNo one was injured after a fire at a homeless encampment Thursday morning. Fire crews responded to a call on Garden Street in the city’s uptown. A makeshift structure was destroyed, but a statement from the City of Saint John said no was in the encampment at the time of the fire. Two trucks and...
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More than twice as many emergency providers across Nova Scotia will be getting equipment grants. The provincial government is providing support to fire departments, hazardous materials units and ground-search-and-rescue crews. The province says 144 organizations will receive up to $30,000 each....
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by Tara ClowA man has been killed in a two-vehicle crash in Newtown, near Sussex. RCMP says the collision happened on Route 890 on Wednesday afternoon. An eastbound car crashed into a minivan travelling in the other direction. A 46-year-old Salt Springs man who was driving the car was taken to the hospital,...
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by Bryan TaitThe federal government is taking another shot at legislation to strengthen border security. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree introduced Bill C-12, the Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, in the House of Commons yesterday. “The Government of Canada is committed to...
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by NewsYou’re now able to book your COVID vaccine and flu shot. The province says appointments are open. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang says vaccines help protect the community and make illness season safer. He says it’s especially important for people at increased risk of severe...
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Halifax’s Emera Oval will close for the summer season this weekend. The HRM says residents can enjoy the concrete surface for roller-skating, biking, skateboarding, in-line skating and more until Sunday. Until it closes, free equipment rentals, including bikes, scooters and skateboards, remain...
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by Alex AllanWork is advancing on a convalescent care project in uptown Saint John. Horizon Health Network announced in a social media post on Tuesday that the modular housing units are now being installed at the Waterloo Street site. The facility is being developed to support patients who are discharged...
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by Bryan TaitThere’s a new way to get fit in Saint John, and it’s gaining popularity. HYROX is a form of fitness racing that puts athletes through a series of functional exercises mixed with running. “HYROX is more of a functional race,” said Heidi Northrup, comparing to other fitness competitions like...
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A man has been arrested after barricading himself inside a home in Colchester County. The RCMP says at about 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, they learned a man wanted for failing to comply with conditions was at a Truro Heights residence. He refused to come out when responding officers arrived. In a...
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by Jacob MooreThe official opposition says Nova Scotia needs more housing faster. The NDP tabled legislation last week at the legislature but they will discuss it again at the spring session. Claudia Chender said the short sitting at the house means they did not cover some topics, like affordability and...
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