A cut to the Bank of Canada’s key interest rate. It’s down 25 basis points to 2.5 per cent. The rate held steady at 2.75 per cent the last three decisions, but a trend of slowing economic growth contributed to the cut. They add that exports fell by 27 per cent in the second quarter, as many in...
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There will be power outages in some areas in Antigonish today. The Town of Antigonish says residential customers on Highland Drive and West Street can expect short-duration power outages. They say Electric Utility are conducting transformer replacements for the ongoing Grid Modernization...
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The RCMP say two men have minor injuries after a man stuck one with a machete and physically assaulted the other. The assault happened on Sunday around 1 a.m. in Prospect on Elaine Avenue. Police report the man had a verbal altercation at a party and later returned with a sheathed machete and a...
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by Evan TaylorResidents in Lunenburg County will have two opportunities this month to connect directly with local officials from the Town of Bridgewater and the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL). The two councils are co-hosting Talk Local Government sessions at the Lunenburg County Lifestyle...
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by Alex AllanRail Safety Week is now underway in communities across New Brunswick and the rest of Canada. The national campaign runs from Monday to Sunday and aims to raise awareness about the dangers of unsafe behaviour around railway crossings. The initiative is led by Operation Lifesaver Canada, in...
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by Evan TaylorRCMP have closed part of Highway 7 in Lake Echo as officers execute a search warrant connected to an ongoing investigation. The closure is in place between Churchlake Drive and Bluerock Road. Police are asking the public to avoid the area to allow them to carry out their work. Investigators say...
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by Evan TaylorHalifax Water is defending a proposed rate hike as hearings on the issue get underway this week. In a recent social media post, the utility said the increase is needed to cover costs while ensuring reliable service and clean drinking water. Halifax Water also noted that residents spend just...
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by Alex AllanMore people are now receiving care through family health teams, according to Vitalité Health Network. They have added 30,000 new patients, bringing the total to more than 164,000 across its service area. There are currently 27 active teams, which include a newly formed group in the Campbellton...
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by Tim DavidsonDryden city council is looking to approve two solar projects. Alectra Energy Solutions and Atura Power need letters of support from the city. Darius Sokal from Atura says in addition to paying taxes, they are working on a community benefit agreement with the city. “We’re working out some fine...
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by Tim DavidsonFollowing Chrystia Freeland’s departure from cabinet, her duties have been spread between two people. Dominic LeBlanc will take over Freeland’s portfolio for Internal Trade. LeBlanc has his hands full, since he is already President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible...
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