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FedNor launching new initiative to help businesses dealing with tariffs
Posted 19 September 2025

FedNor launching new initiative to help businesses dealing with tariffs

FedNor 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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Water service interruption in Mabou on Monday
Posted 19 September 2025

Water service interruption in Mabou on Monday

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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Woman seriously hurt after rollover damages home, cuts power in Sackville
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Posted 19 September 2025

Woman seriously hurt after rollover damages home, cuts power in Sackville

A 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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Houston plans to intervene in N.S. Power rate hike request
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Posted 19 September 2025

Houston plans to intervene in N.S. Power rate hike request

The 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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Dryden High School placed under hold and secure due to OPP investigation in the area
Posted 19 September 2025

Dryden High School placed under hold and secure due to OPP investigation in the area

There 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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Harvest Fest gets underway in Riverview
Posted 19 September 2025

Harvest Fest gets underway in Riverview

Fall 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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Air Canada adding and suspending flights to N.B.
Posted 19 September 2025

Air Canada adding and suspending flights to N.B.

New 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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Reading scores up in provincial assessments
Posted 19 September 2025

Reading scores up in provincial assessments

There’s still room for improvement, but the results of last year’s provincial assessments were encouraging according to New Brunswick’s education minister. Claire Johnson said the efforts of all education stakeholders are essential for students to have success, and the evidence is in the...

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Terry Fox run to close Confederation Bridge on September 21
Posted 19 September 2025

Terry Fox run to close Confederation Bridge on September 21

The Confederation Bridge will be closed to traffic on Sunday in honour of the 45th anniversary of the Terry Fox run. Over 10,000 pedestrians who have registered will be permitted to run or walk across. “The very first Confederation Bridge, Terry Fox Run, happened in 2005 as part of the 25th...

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Mooseheads excited to start new Q season
Posted 19 September 2025

Mooseheads excited to start new Q season

The Halifax Mooseheads are back. They open their 32nd season in Charlottetown Friday night. New head coach Brad MacKenzie says they want to build on the team’s legacy. “It’s our job every single day as staff, players, or whatever your role is with this organization to carry that legacy and keep...

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