by Tara ClowNever mind going to work today, you’ll want to head to the beach. We could see some record-breaking temperatures in Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick on Monday. Environment Canada is calling for highs of 30 degrees, and with the humidex, it’ll feel more like 35 degrees Celsius. Lows tonight...
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by Bryan TaitA former broadcast journalist and member of the Snowbirds will receive a posthumous military honour Monday. Capt. Jennifer Casey was the public affairs officer for the aerial demonstration team from 2019 to 2020. Casey was killed in an accident in Kamloops, B.C., in 2020. The Halifax native will...
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A big clean-up of McNutt’s Island off Shelburne County could take years. But Scotian Shores say they have to start somewhere. They’ve started with a group travelling a half-hour by boat to the island daily until Friday. Organizer Angela Riley says she’s noticed thousands of old lobster traps in...
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by Alex AllanWorkSafeNB says New Brunswick employers will continue to benefit from the lowest assessment rate in the province’s history, while also receiving millions in refunds. The agency announced the 2026 average assessment rate will remain at $1.10 for every $100 of payroll. That rate, reduced from...
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A blown lead and a comeback for the Yarmouth Mariners at home. They picked up three of a possible four points over the weekend, falling 4-3 in overtime to Truro Friday before rallying to beat the Ramblers 5-4 on Sunday afternoon. Ryder MacQueen and Grayson Pardy scored 17 seconds apart late in...
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Steven Comeau has been elected in Clare. He won the District 5 special election with 402 votes on Saturday. Gary LeBlanc finished second with 192 votes, Susan Comeau had 39 votes. A special election was called after the death of longtime councillor Brian Comeau in June. These results are...
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by Tara ClowTraffic could be impacted by two bridge closures in Port Hawkesbury. The crossings are located at the intersection of Granville Street and Reeves Street, but concerns have been raised about the safety of the bridges. Engineers recently inspected the structures and found significant...
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by Tara ClowThere is a large RCMP presence in the area of Pictou Landing Road, near Pictou, Nova Scotia. Officers are responding to a situation involving an armed person who has barricaded himself inside a residence. Police are asking that the public avoid the area.
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by Tara ClowRCMP are reporting a structure fire in the area of O’Brien Street in Windsor, Nova Scotia. They posted to social media at around 3:30 pm on Saturday. Emergency responders are currently on the scene. RCMP is advising motorists to find alternate routes if possible, because delays can be expected...
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by Bryan TaitLights up. Let’s go. Fans of the Toronto Blue Jays may recognize their team slogan for 2025. And it’s partly thanks to the Blue Jays that softball players in Rothesay can say “Lights up. Let’s go,” next season. The Kennebecasis Valley Girls Softball Association (KVGSA) hosted a special ceremony...
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