You can finally book and pay for a drivers test online. A new system unveiled by the province also allows you to cancel, reschedule or make changes. In the past, road tests could only be booked via phone or at an Access Nova Scotia location. Service Nova Scotia minister Jill Balser says Nova...
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by Alex AllanThe Saint John Fire Department is marking Fire Prevention Week with open houses at all city fire stations on Wednesday. Tyler Embree, president of the Saint John Firefighters Association, said the week is about reminding residents of simple steps that can prevent tragedy. “This time of year,...
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by Tara ClowPublic input is needed for a future trail in Southeast New Brunswick. The Southeast Regional Service Commission wants to build a 321-kilometre trail network that would go from Fundy Provincial Park to Parlee and Aboiteau, and from the Confederation Bridge to Three Rivers. These biking and...
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by NewsA ban on fishing certain species in Roseway Basin off Shelburne County. The closure is because of North Atlantic right whales that were spotted in the area,. It went into effect on Sunday at 5 p.m, and will remain until further notice, according to DFO. It affects certain crab, groundfish,...
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by Jacob MooreThe Lake George wildfire is burning out of control and has grown slightly again, reaching about 288 hectares by Monday morning, due to ongoing dry and windy conditions. There are still no reports of damage to structures, according to a social media statement from the Department of Natural...
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Center 200 in Sydney’s announcer voice has changed after nearly 40 years. Seventy-five-year-old Dave LeBlanc decided it was the right time for him to retire as the arena announcer for the Cape Breton Eagles. He started in radio in 1973 and announced different games over the years at the old...
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by Jacob MooreThe Mackay bridge is closed due to a vehicle fire. Deputy Chief Dave Meldrum says they got the call around 11:50 a.m. The car was fully engulfed when crews got on scene. Just after noon, the bridge commission said the Mackay was temporarily closed, according to a social media post. More to...
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by Jacob MooreA plane had to head back to the Halifax Stanfield International Airport after hitting a bird. Air Canada says it happened on Sunday afternoon. The flight, AC868, was heading from Halifax to London’s Heathrow airport but hit a bird shortly after departing. They say all 156 passengers were...
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by Tara ClowThe Offspring are returning to Atlantic Canada. The punk rock legends will bring their Supercharged Worldwide in ’26 tour to Moncton and Halifax. Dates are set for February 23 at the Avenir Centre and on February 24 at Scotiabank Centre. Special guest Bad Religion will join The Offspring on...
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by Bryan TaitDrivers in Saint John can expect some delays on Thorne Avenue for the next two weeks. The city has advised drivers that traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Egbert Street and Bayside Drive beginning Oct. 6. The work is expected to last 10 days. Work will include...
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