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No new damage as Long Lake wildfire burns out of control
Posted 31 August 2025

No new damage as Long Lake wildfire burns out of control

Crews are working to get evacuees home as soon as possible as the Long Lake wildfire remains out of control and appears to be larger than recent estimates. The Department of Natural Resources said last week the fire was estimated at  8234 hectares. According to Sunday’s DNR update, the new...

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Child Care group says N.S. before and after school program doesn’t address needs
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Posted 31 August 2025

Child Care group says N.S. before and after school program doesn’t address needs

A group is calling the province’s before and after school program a ‘patchwork.’ Child Care Now NS says it doesn’t address the urgent need for a comprehensive, licensed system. The province announced last week that program will expand to 21 more schools. But the group says it’s only supervision,...

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Motorcycle driver dies in 2-vehicle crash in Bayhead
Posted 30 August 2025

Motorcycle driver dies in 2-vehicle crash in Bayhead

Colchester District RCMP are investigating a two-vehicle crash that has claimed the life of a man near Tatamagouche. Police say emergency crews responded to a report of a collision involving a motorcycle and a Ford Escape in Bayhead at about 3:30 p.m. on Friday Investigators say the northbound...

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Antigonish RCMP looking for man wanted province wide
Posted 30 August 2025

Antigonish RCMP looking for man wanted province wide

The Antigonish County District RCMP is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. Jeremy Llewellyn Nickerson of Pictou County, is wanted in relation to weapons, assault, threats and fail to comply charges. Police say 46-year-old Nickerson is...

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RCMP operation ends in Moncton
Posted 30 August 2025

RCMP operation ends in Moncton

A police operation in Moncton has concluded. In a post on X just after 9:30 a.m. Saturday, RCMP asked people to avoid the West Lane area and allow police to work. They said there was no risk to the public. According to an RCMP update around noon the operation had ended and they thanked the...

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Man dead after motorcycle crash in Colchester County
Posted 30 August 2025

Man dead after motorcycle crash in Colchester County

A man has died in a motorcycle collision in Great Village. RCMP say crews responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on Friday just before 10:30 a.m. on Station Road. A 63-year-old man from East Village was pronounced deceased at the scene. A section of the road was closed...

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Boil water advisory for Whycocomagh
Posted 30 August 2025

Boil water advisory for Whycocomagh

The Municipality of Inverness County has issued a boil water advisory for all users of the Whycocomagh water system. According to a release, it comes following a water leak reported Friday on Milford Road. The advisory is expected to remain in place until at least Sunday at 10 a.m. All...

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Labour Day: What’s open and closed in Greater Moncton
Posted 30 August 2025

Labour Day: What’s open and closed in Greater Moncton

Labour Day is Monday and that means many places normally open will not be. Malls, big-box stores and most grocery stores will be closed for the day. Some drug stores and smaller grocery stores may be open, although their hours may vary. NB Liquor and Cannabis NB stores will be closed, but agency...

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Labour Day: What’s open and closed in Charlotte County
Posted 30 August 2025

Labour Day: What’s open and closed in Charlotte County

Labour Day is Monday and that means many places normally open will not be. Malls, big-box stores and most grocery stores will be closed for the day. Some drug stores and smaller grocery stores may be open, although their hours may vary. NB Liquor and Cannabis NB stores will be closed, but agency...

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Labour Day: What’s open and closed in Greater Saint John
Posted 30 August 2025

Labour Day: What’s open and closed in Greater Saint John

Labour Day is Monday and that means many places normally open will not be. Malls, big-box stores and most grocery stores will be closed for the day. Some drug stores and smaller grocery stores may be open, although their hours may vary. If you were planning to head to the Saint John City Market,...

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