by Evan TaylorThe Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) says Canada Post is refusing to negotiate in good faith as talks over new collective agreements continue. In a statement released Thursday, CUPW said Canada Post has not moved from the “final offers” it issued in May, even after union members...
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by Evan TaylorHalifax Water is renewing its call for customers to conserve water as supply levels remain low despite recent rainfall. The utility says rain earlier this week was not enough to replenish reservoirs, and water levels remain in the “Phase 3: Watch” stage. Without more rain, conditions could...
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by Alex AllanA three-day RCMP traffic enforcement blitz in southeastern New Brunswick led to 241 tickets and 30 vehicles being towed. The operation was carried out between Aug. 20 and 22 by members of the New Brunswick RCMP’s Tactical Traffic Enforcement Unit (TTEU). Officers were stationed in the Greater...
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by Caitlin SnowA 14-year-old girl from Dartmouth is missing. Police say Willow MacKenzie was reported missing August 27th, last seen that night around 8 p.m. in Dartmouth. Willow is described as a white female, approximately 5’3”, 161 lbs, with dyed reddish shoulder length hair. Willow has several ear and nose...
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by Alex AllanParents in rural Southeastern New Brunswick now have a new resource to help support their children’s mental health. The South-East Social Pediatrics Centre (CPSSE) has launched a free, in-person education program for families of school-aged children, including those with neurodevelopmental...
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by Alex AllanSaint John Cycling is leading a grassroots push to restore the Rockwood Mountain Bike Beginners’ Skills Park and Flow Trail. The group has launched the Mountain Bike Skills Park, Flow Trails Fundraiser with a goal of raising $50,000 for a full professional rebuild. The volunteer-run nonprofit...
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by Alex AllanFuel prices in New Brunswick are expected to be on the rise, according to an industry source. Regular self-serve gasoline is expected to increase by more than one cent per litre. Diesel is expected to rise by more than two cents. Maximum prices in the province currently range from $1.46 for...
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by Alex AllanTwo new modular housing buildings are set to open their doors to tenants soon in Saint John. It’s offering 20 public housing units for non-elderly singles and helping ease pressure on the city’s growing waitlist. The Boars Head Road site is nearing completion and is expected to welcome tenants...
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by Tara ClowThe Town of Riverview now has a crosswalk that honours its veterans. Deputy Mayor Jeremy Thorne says local vets, who are also community heroes, approached him and suggested this type of commemoration. “When the vets first approached me with the idea for a commemorative crosswalk, I immediately...
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More people will have access to emergency alerts in Nova Scotia. The province announced the new NS Alert app for those with older phones on 3G networks or Wi-Fi. Emergency management minister Kim Masland says the right alert at the right time can make a difference. “The current national alert...
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