by Tara ClowA 34-year-old Saint John man is dead, and police have now launched a murder investigation. Saint John Police were called to a Carleton Street home just before 11 pm on Wednesday, where they found an unconscious man with serious injuries. He was treated by officers and other emergency responders,...
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A New Brunswick man has been charged with multiple firearms offences after a traffic stop in Nova Scotia. An RCMP officer stopped an Audi A5 on Highway 102 in Enfield for having a tinted front passenger window — which is illegal in that province — on August 29th just before 7:30 p.m. After...
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by NewsLegendary fashion designer, Giorgio Armani has passed away. The Armani Group confirmed his death in a statement, Thursday, with “intimate sorrow”. The fashion house says he passed peacefully surrounded by his loved one. “Indefatigable to the end, he worked until his final days, dedicating...
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by Tara ClowResidents in Miramichi West are heading back to the polls next month. They’ll vote in a provincial byelection on October 6. The riding has been vacant since March 25, when former Conservative MLA Mike Dawson resigned to run in the federal election. Currently, the Liberals hold 31 seats in the...
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by Brad PerryA measles outbreak in the Sussex region that began nearly two months ago is now over. Public Health officially declared an end to the outbreak on Thursday morning. The first case was reported on July 9, with an outbreak being declared five days later. Health officials said there have been no new...
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by Caitlin SnowA new Chief Administrative Officer has been announced for the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s. Lesley McFarlane will take over the role, October 1. In a press release issued Thursday, the municipality says McFarlane comes with a broad background in both provincial and municipal...
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by Jacob MooreA provincial conciliation officer has asked the Dalhousie University board to return to the negotiation table on Monday. Conciliation officer Rick Rose has asked both sides to return, and the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) has already agreed. Catherine Wall, communications officer for the...
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by Jacob MooreA Grand Manan woman has won $672,491 dollars in an online betting game. Mary Hosford won the online Mega Jackpot with Firework Fortune Frenzy, according to the Atlantic Lottery website. The game is similar to slots, and the jackpot grows until someone wins. Hosford bet just $1 dollar when she...
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by Brad PerryHot air balloons will be taking to the skies in the Sussex area over the coming days. The 39th annual Atlantic Balloon Fiesta begins Thursday evening and runs through Sunday. Alannah Pearson, pilot coordinator with the volunteer committee, said they are expecting another big turnout. “We did, of...
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by Brad PerryA heads up if you are planning to use the Saint John Harbour Bridge on Thursday night. Officials said it will be down to one lane from 6 p.m. Thursday until 6 a.m. Friday. There will be flaggers and a “follow me” truck to help with traffic control. Delays can be expected during the lane closure,...
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