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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by Tim DavidsonSome positive and negative takeaways from a student survey conducted recently by the Northwestern Health Unit. The survey found that students in the Health Unit’s catchment area reported more adverse health behaviors compared to Ontario average. Exceptions include hours of sleep per night, which...
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The RCMP are requesting help to locate a man who is wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. They say 29-year-old Liam Colin Cockerill is wanted for five counts of breaching probation and resisting a Peace Officer. It is suspected that he is in Shelburne County. Cockerill is described as...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Town of Ignace is looking at significant growth as plans continue for a deep geological nuclear waste repository. To that end, the town is seeking developers to build a subdivision. A Negotiated Request for Proposals has been sent out. Mayor Kim Baigrie believes this is a great opportunity...
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