Building may become easier for residents in the Municipality of Inverness County. The council is considering removing a building bylaw that requires residents to obtain a permit before constructing, altering, demolishing, or changing the use of a building. They say the bylaw is now outdated and...
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by Brad PerryTwo upcoming temporary full closures of the Saint John Harbour Bridge to be aware of. Closures lasting 20 minutes each will take place on Sunday and Monday night between 6 and 7 p.m. Officials said the full closures are needed so jacking operations can take place. Delays are expected, so you are...
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Nova Scotia’s Premier says ‘Wind West’ is an incredible opportunity. The proposed $60 billion offshore wind project would be able to power a quarter of Canada’s energy needs, according to Tim Houston. A series of wind turbines would be built, with transmission lines exporting energy across the...
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by Alex AllanLooks like fuel prices are expected to be on the rise for New Brunswickers, according to an industry source. Regular self-serve gasoline is expected to increase by more than one cent per litre, while diesel is expected to rise by around three cents Thursday night. Maximum prices currently range...
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A chance to honour the memory of those lost at sea. The Town of Clark’s Harbour is hosting a Fisherman’s Memorial Service on the weekend. It will happen Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m at town hall on Main Street. The town says Gary Cunningham will be officiating. For more information, you’re asked to...
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by Caitlin SnowThe premier of Nova Scotia says strong mayor powers are not going to be implemented any time soon. Tim Houston told reporters Thursday, they are not on his mind. “It was kind of on a lot of other people’s radar, but it wasn’t on mine. It’s not something that I’m thinking about in a list of...
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The Town of Port Hawkesbury announced a new crosswalk design to honour local veterans in time for Remembrance Day. The red and white striped crosswalk will say, “Lest we forget” with a sign commemorating veterans from Port Hawkesbury and the Strait Region. The decision was made at Council,...
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by Caitlin SnowPart-time faculty at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax are feeling the weight of a labour dispute after negotiations with the university hit an impasse, according to the president of CUPE 3912, Lauren MacKenzie. The two sides have been at the table for nearly a year, and last week voted 87 per...
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by Tara ClowWith winter just months away, travellers are beginning to book their trips. From mid-December to early May 2026, Sunwing vacations and Air Transat will help them escape to sunny destinations out of the Greater Moncton Roméo Leblanc International Airport. Eleven direct weekly Sunwing and Air...
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by Brad PerryAn organization that advocates for New Brunswick’s municipal police officers is calling for a provincial investigation into the Saint John Police Force and its chief. Nine workplace harassment complaints have been filed against Chief Robert Bruce with the province’s police commission, according...
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