by Caitlin SnowWhat is likely a welcome relief to many; the evacuation order has been lifted for the rest of the residents affected by the Long Lake wildfire in Annapolis County. Residents can go home September 20 and are expected to arrive at the 484 Morse Road checkpoint with a valid piece of ID to prove...
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There’s progress happening with the Antigonish sewage treatment plant. Mayor Sean Cameron gave us the inside scoop on the updates expected to start in December and be done before the next warm weather hits. The first step he says is using a pump to recirculate water back to the frontend, so...
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by Tara ClowCall volumes for Moncton Firefighters continue to rise. “Last year, the call volume we had was over 9100. I checked online through our dispatch system the other day, and on August 22, we were already 650 calls past what we had done last year, which has to take a toll on my staff. Sometimes...
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by CJ GoaterFedNor has announced that it is launching a new initiative to help businesses dealing with tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Regional Tariff Response Initiative on September 5, amongst a host of other measures to protect the Canadian economy and now the program is launching in...
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There is a temporary water service interruption happening in Mabou on Monday. Work to replace fire hydrants is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. The end time will be notified through the Municipality of Inverness County’s website and Facebook page. The following area will be affected: • Route 19,...
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by NewsA woman has serious injuries after a single vehicle rollover cut power to thousands in Sackville. RCMP say it happened Thursday just before 3 p.m. in the 3200 block of Sackville Drive. The vehicle was travelling on Sackville Drive from Mount Uniacke when it flipped, damaged a home and knocked...
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by NewsThe province will try to stop power rates from increasing. Premier Tim Houston says they’re planning to intervene in Nova Scotia Power’s rate application. He made the comment after cabinet Thursday, when asked about ways they’re helping those with low-incomes. “We reject Nova Scotia Power’s...
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by CJ GoaterThere is a heavy police presence in the Arthur Street and Casimir Avenue area in Dryden. The provincial police are conducting an investigation. Dryden High School resides in the area, and the school was placed under a hold and secure on Friday morning in response to the situation. The public is...
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by Tara ClowFall officially arrives on Monday. Residents in Riverview and surrounding areas are coming together from Friday to Sunday to take part in Harvest Fest, a celebration that helps to welcome the season. Spokesperson Ashly Barron says they hold Harvest Fest each year in September, “This is our 16th...
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by Tara ClowNew flight connections between New Brunswick and the nation’s capital. Starting December 15, there will be daily Air Canada flights between Ottawa and Fredericton and Greater Moncton Romeo Leblanc International Airport. .All flights will be operated with Air Canada Express Q400 aircraft. “Air...
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