by NewsThe New Brunswick government is reaffirming its support for French-language medical programs. Funding agreements were renewed on Friday for medical education, eight additional medical seats and development funding for eight additional medical residency training seats for the Centre de formation...
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You can learn all about fire safety in Yarmouth. The fire department on Pleasant Street will host a Fire Prevention Fun Day Sunday from 2-4 p.m. There will be fire truck tours, safety games and activities, and bouncy castles for the kids. Yarmouth fire chief Mike Deveau says they’ve invited all...
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Honk for a great cause! The 14th Annual Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Nova Scotia will take place Saturday. Truckers from the province and beyond will unite with law enforcement officers to raise funds to support training, programs and competitions for the athletes. According to the convoy’s...
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by NewsDrugs and guns charges for a man and woman in Shelburne. On Thursday, September 25, a home on Bulkley Street was searched as part of a drug trafficking investigation, according to RCMP. Officers seized a loaded handgun, a sawed-off shotgun and several other weapons, along with cocaine, unstamped...
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by Bryan TaitNew legislation aimed at protecting firefighters has earned praise in Halifax. Bill 158, the Fire Safety and Services Act was introduced Oct. 1. If enacted, the legislation would commit the provincial government to create a legislative framework to respond to a range of matters identified in...
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by Caitlin SnowCanada Post presented a new offer to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), Friday. The Crown corporation says the new deal offered allows the company to become more modern, “balancing its financial realities with fairness and respect for employees.” Key points in the last final offer on...
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It’s home opening weekend for the Southwest Storm. They’ll face the Newport Titans Saturday night in Barrington. The Storm dropped their first two games of the season on the road last weekend. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Sandy Wickens Memorial Arena.
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by Jacob MooreThe Lake George wildfire continues to burn out of control, growing slightly overnight to 250 hectares. No reports of damage to structures, and ground crews are continuing to build fire breaks around the fire perimeter, according to a social media post from the Department of Natural Resources....
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by NewsCanada Post workers remain on strike, and mail delivery has been halted, which means utility bills will not arrive in your mailbox. A reminder from municipal offices that your payments are still due and must be paid. Payments can be made in person, by phone or online. If you need more...
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by NewsCanada’s Prime Minister is planning a visit to Washington, DC. He’ll make the flight on October 6 and has a working visit planned with United States President Donald Trump on October 7. The visit is expected to focus on shared priorities in the new economic and security relationship between...
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