by Bryan TaitThe City of Saint John is beginning the budget process for 2026. As part of that process, the city’s finance committee asked councillors to provide some ideas before the committee makes a budget recommendation in November. Going around the council table, there were a few common themes....
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by Brad PerryThe New Brunswick government has contingency plans in place to help reduce the impact of the Canada Post work stoppage. Mailed reminders for driver’s licence and vehicle registration renewals have been temporarily placed on hold. Drivers are encouraged to sign up for email registration reminders...
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by Brad PerryA woman on parole has been arrested in connection with a drug trafficking investigation in Saint John. Officers began their investigation a couple of weeks ago and arrested a woman on Thursday. They seized around $900 worth of cocaine and crack cocaine, along with more than $400 cash. Officers...
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by Brad PerryBe prepared for more delays on the Saint John Harbour Bridge next Tuesday night. Only one lane will be open from 6 p.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday, according to the city. Flaggers and a “follow me” truck will be on hand to help with traffic control. “As delays are expected, motorists are...
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by Tim DavidsonThe City of Dryden has a new Facility Use Agreement for the Memorial Arena for the Dryden GM Ice Dogs. The city says the previous agreement expired years ago and the new agreement is specifically tailored to the hockey club. Jason Boyer is the city’s Community Services Manager and says it’s been...
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The Strait Area Ground Search and Rescue volunteers, along with the RCMP, will be conducting an urban search training exercise in Antigonish. You may see search and rescue responders within public spaces or going door-to-door on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The volunteer responders are on call...
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by Tara ClowCharges have been laid following an incident in Moncton involving a man with a weapon. RCMP say that at around 11:40 pm on September 19, an armed man was reportedly making threats towards others while walking towards the downtown core. Officers were conducting foot patrols near Robinson Court...
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Hockey fans are excited in Cape Breton this weekend. The Cape Breton Eagles are ready to face off at their home opener against defending Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) champions, the Moncton Wildcats. Both teams played away games for the opening weekend. Tomas Lavoie plays his...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Eagles golf team cleaned up yesterday at the NORWOSSA finals in Red Lake. Nate Bachynski claimed the NORWOSSA boys’ championship in a playoff hole, as well as qualifying for NWOSSA. Drew Bachinsky and Sophie Koshel placed top four also qualifying for NWOSSA next Friday in Fort Frances. As...
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by Caitlin SnowYour local library is being impacted by the Canada Post strike. Eastern Counties Regional Library (ECRL) says due to the labour disruption, library users can only place holds on materials and request items at ECRL locations. The Borrow by Mail service is suspended, so you will have to pick a...
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