by Brad PerryResidents in many rural areas of New Brunswick will soon have better cellular coverage. The province has announced a partnership with Bell Canada to build 10 new wireless sites. “This partnership is the first step to closing the cellular coverage gaps across New Brunswick,” Finance Minister René...
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by CJ GoaterOntario and the United Kingdom have signed a clean energy agreement. The province’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Stephen Lecce, made the announcement at the International Tritium Conference in Ottawa on Monday. Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority...
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by Brad PerryUNB’s McKenna Institute has unveiled a new, innovative learning program for K-12 students and communities. The initiative is designed to reimagine non-instructional days as high-impact digital learning opportunities. There will be a series of workshops and activities, with a focus on digital...
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An investigation is underway to determine the cause of a fire that has badly damaged an iconic hangout in the heart of Antigonish. Piper’s Pub, which has been standing for nearly 60 years, went up in flames early Monday morning causing extensive fire, water and smoke damage. The Antigonish Town...
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by Caitlin SnowClasses resumed Tuesday for thousands of students at Dalhousie University in Halifax after a months-long lockout, but there will be no changes to tuition for lost time. One thousand members of the Dalhousie Faculty Association were in a defensive strike after the university locked them out last...
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A group of former big leaguers are playing hockey in our region. This Sunday, the NHL Legends Tour stops at the Digby Arena. Ron Sutter, who played over 1,000 games is part of the festivities. He says it’s great to hold events like this in smaller towns. “They make you feel extremely welcome,...
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by Evan TaylorA new program is giving aspiring entrepreneurs on the South Shore free access to mentorship and tools to help them start and grow businesses. Eight local organizations have partnered with Mashup Lab to bring its Dream Business program back to the region. The six-week program, delivered entirely...
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The common-law spouse of the man responsible for the Nova Scotia mass shooting has written a book about the abuse she endured in their relationship. Lisa Banfield’s memoir is called The First Survivor: Life with Canada’s Deadliest Mass Shooter. On April 18, 2020, the killer, dressed as an RCMP...
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by Tara ClowThousands will gather this week as part of an ancient Indian festival to be celebrated in Moncton. Gujarati Samaj of New Brunswick will hold its annual Navratri Festival on Friday and Saturday at the Moncton Coliseum. “It’s an ancient Indian festival celebrated all over India. It’s celebrated in...
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by Evan TaylorThe Long Lake wildfire complex in Annapolis County is being held, but officials say its destructive force is still evident with burn marks reaching as deep as four feet into the ground. The fire has scorched an estimated 8,468 hectares and destroyed 20 homes earlier this season. While it has...
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