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Winning Lotto 6/49 ticket sold online for N.B.
Posted 9 October 2025

Winning Lotto 6/49 ticket sold online for N.B.

Another winning lotto ticket was sold to a New Brunswicker. A Lotto 6/49 ticket sold for the Wednesday draw is a jackpot winner. It was purchased online, on the ALC website, and it’s worth over $1.6 million. Winning numbers can be found on the Atlantic Lottery website. Lotto 6/49 October 8,...

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$15 million Lotto MAX win for N.B. couple
Posted 9 October 2025

$15 million Lotto MAX win for N.B. couple

A St. Margaret’s resident will now be able to give back after purchasing a lucky Lotto Max ticket. Gary Westhaver won the $15 million jackpot from the September 30th draw. He picked up his winnings at ALC headquarters in Moncton on Wednesday The retired City of Miramichi employee plans to use...

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Sports Wall of Fame inductees announced in Port Hawkesbury
Posted 9 October 2025

Sports Wall of Fame inductees announced in Port Hawkesbury

Two athletes and one builder in sport are being added to the  in Port Hawkesbury. Town Councillor Todd Barrett announced the winning nominees at the monthly public meeting. First is baseball player and coach, Hughie MacDougall who passes on his skills to the next generation making him invaluable...

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Crash closes Hwy 101 in Coldbrook
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Posted 8 October 2025

Crash closes Hwy 101 in Coldbrook

A crash has closed Highway 101 in Coldbrook, Wednesday evening. Details are few but RCMP say it is at exit 14. Police ask you to avoid the area if possible.

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Evacuees from Lake George wildfire can return home Thursday
Posted 8 October 2025

Evacuees from Lake George wildfire can return home Thursday

Those who evacuated from the Lake George wildfire will be able to return home, Thursday, October 9. Two hundred and fifty civic addresses were forced to leave after the fire broke out on September 28. In a post on social media Wednesday evening, Nova Scotia Emergency Management said the re-entry...

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Man in hospital, arrest made after uptown Saint John assault
Posted 8 October 2025

Man in hospital, arrest made after uptown Saint John assault

A 38‑year‑old man is in hospital with critical injuries after what police describe as an aggravated assault in uptown Saint John. The Saint John Police Force said officers were called to Richmond and Exmouth streets around 6:40 p.m. Tuesday. Police said the man was found with serious injuries...

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Fire flow testing in Port Hawkesbury
Posted 8 October 2025

Fire flow testing in Port Hawkesbury

The Town of Port Hawkesbury is giving you the heads up that there will be planned fire flow testing Wednesday evening. It is on Reeves Street, between Reynolds and Pitt Streets between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. You may notice a temporary change in water pressure and discoloration. It should clear up...

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Yarmouth warden says they’re helping people through dry spell
Posted 8 October 2025

Yarmouth warden says they’re helping people through dry spell

The Municipality of Yarmouth says they’re here to help those with no water. Warden John Cunningham says about 1,000 water coupons are being given out daily at the office in Hebron. “The Municipality of the District of Yarmouth’s goal is to help residents build a long-term solution to on-site...

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2nd man charged for hate crimes after antisemitic messages written in Halifax
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Posted 8 October 2025

2nd man charged for hate crimes after antisemitic messages written in Halifax

A second man has been charged for hate crimes after antisemitic messages were found in Halifax last month. Police say it was September 14 when they responded to six incidents of graffiti throughout the city. Three were on Synagogues, the other three written on nearby sidewalks. Yesterday, a...

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Forest industry seeks equal attention in U.S. trade talks
Posted 8 October 2025

Forest industry seeks equal attention in U.S. trade talks

The Forest Products Association of Canada is warning the federal government not to leave the forest sector behind in trade talks with the United States. Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump met yesterday to discuss trade. Trump indicated that a new trade deal, focusing on...

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