by Caitlin SnowThe vice president of the Halifax Fire union says they are frustrated over the response to the Susies Lake wildfire in Bayers Lake, claiming nothing was learned from the wildfires two years ago. Joe Triff with the Halifax Professional Fire Fighters tells our newsroom when the 30-hectare fire...
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by Caitlin SnowOnly a few more days left to get into national parks for free, with the Canada Strong Pass initiative winding down. With the pass, the charge to get into any Parks Canada locations was waived, with an extra 25 per cent off on camping and overnight stays. In July, the initiative expanded to...
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by Tara ClowAn arrest warrant has led to the search for an Aulac, New Brunswick man. RCMP issued a warrant for 36-year-old William Edward James Landry on August 20 after he breached the conditions of a release order. Police say if Landry is spotted, do not approach; call 911. He is also wanted on several...
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It’s become a tradition of the Wharf Rat Rally. The Darren Williams Memorial Ride happens Saturday, as motorcyclists travel from the rally in Digby to the Afghanistan war memorial at Maple Grove school in Hebron. Williams was an Afghan war vet from Ontario who died in a motorcycle accident in...
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Some wells are getting low in Yarmouth County. Continued dry conditions mean conserving water is more important than ever. Shane Strong with Yarmouth’s Regional Emergency Management office says there are local resources. “Both the municipality of Yarmouth and Argyle have a water supply upgrade...
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by Randy ThomsThe eyes remain on Minneapolis following Wednesday’s deadly school shooting.Amid the calls for action, some stress that people should learn authentic ways to talk with and support survivors, even when the spotlight fades. Democratic leaders and parents gathered in Minneapolis on Thursday to...
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by Tara ClowThere’s still time to get in one last swim at the outdoor pools. The Centennial and East End pools in Moncton will be open on Saturday, but at the end of the day, they’ll close down until next year. In Riverview, the Lion Ken Gabbey pool will also be open to the public tomorrow. However, on...
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by Alex AllanA special air quality statement has been issued for Saint John County and Fundy National Park. The smoke is from a wildfire in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, being pushed across the Bay of Fundy by southerly winds at approximately 20 kilometres per hour. Environment Canada says air quality may...
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There is a two-hour planned power outage for parts of western Cape Breton on the long weekend. Nova Scotia Power says it’s so crews can make critical repairs to the main transmission line running from Whycocomagh to Cheticamp. The utility says this work will improve reliability of service for...
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by Tara ClowA new program will help beautify business storefronts in the Main Street and Fredericton Road area of Salisbury. The storefront beautification grant program was approved by the Salisbury council in May. The first applications will be accepted starting next week. It’ll help local businesses with...
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