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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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OPP interrupt illegal cannabis distribution network
Posted 30 August 2025

OPP interrupt illegal cannabis distribution network

More than eight million dollars in illegal drugs have been seized in a drug bust in southern Ontario. Provincial Police say the seizure was part of an eight-month investigation into a production and distribution network. They say illegal cannabis was being shipped across Ontario, Quebec, Nova...

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Education Ministry keeping close tabs on school boards
Posted 29 August 2025

Education Ministry keeping close tabs on school boards

School boards are being reminded about meeting their obligations. Ontario’s Education Minister is keeping a close eye on them as they prepare for the opening of classes next week. Legislation passed in the spring gives Paul Calandra the power to step in if necessary. He has already appointed...

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NDP seeks strategy to deal with drug overdose deaths
Posted 29 August 2025

NDP seeks strategy to deal with drug overdose deaths

The provincial NDP says Ontario needs a strategy to deal with drug overdoses in Ontario. Public Health Canada reports more than 2,200 overdose-related deaths across the province last year. NDP MPP Robin Lennox says many more want help but cannot get it. “Individuals and families continue to...

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