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Go Fund Me’s launched for Evan Armit
Posted 22 August 2025

Go Fund Me’s launched for Evan Armit

Financial help is being sought for the Armit family of Dryden. Their son, Evan, suffers from an agressive form of cancer called metastatic melanoma. Evan is a player for the Worchester State University Lancers. The 21-year-old also played one year for the Kenora U18 Thistles and the Dryden...

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Province approves Spruce Lake Industrial Park expansion
Posted 22 August 2025

Province approves Spruce Lake Industrial Park expansion

The controversial Spruce Lake Industrial Park expansion in Saint John’s Lorneville community has passed its final hurdle. New Brunswick’s Department of Environment approved the environmental impact assessment for the project earlier this week. The certificate of determination, issued on...

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Shelburne basketball gold medalist to receive parade
Posted 22 August 2025

Shelburne basketball gold medalist to receive parade

A homecoming celebration for Mackenzie Smith. The Shelburne native won gold with Canada’s 3-on-3 women’s basketball team at the Pan-Am Games. A parade is being held Saturday night at 6, you’re asked to wear red and white on the route. It will start at the Needs Fast Fuel and end at the Shelburne...

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Consultation begins for N.B. education plans
Posted 22 August 2025

Consultation begins for N.B. education plans

The New Brunswick government has begun public consultations to guide the development of its new long-term education plans. A discussion paper released by the province on Friday said creating a stable and qualified workforce “must be our top priority.” Heidi Ryder, the new president of the New...

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Winds from Erin lighter than expected as wildfire crews look to Monday rain
Posted 22 August 2025

Winds from Erin lighter than expected as wildfire crews look to Monday rain

Wildfire officials say Hurricane Erin has had less effect on Nova Scotia than feared so far, but attention is now turning to the possibility of rain early next week. The storm remained more than 600 kilometres offshore Friday, producing gusts along the coast but no severe conditions inland. “If...

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First ever Comic Con to be held in N.B. First Nation
Posted 22 August 2025

First ever Comic Con to be held in N.B. First Nation

The first-ever comic convention is being held in a New Brunswick First Nation. Activities, including comic book creations, workshops and vendors, will come together in Elsipogtog. Elsi-con is an exciting new convention that was inspired about seven years ago. “Our daughter, who is an Anime...

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Bridgewater Fire Department hosting training exercise on LaHave River
Posted 22 August 2025

Bridgewater Fire Department hosting training exercise on LaHave River

The Bridgewater Fire Department is advising residents not to be alarmed if they see emergency crews active on the LaHave River this weekend. A mutual aid training exercise is scheduled for Sunday, beginning around 1 p.m. near Shipyards Landing. Bridgewater Fire will be joined by three other fire...

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Canada to remove tariffs on U.S. goods covered under free-trade deal
Posted 22 August 2025

Canada to remove tariffs on U.S. goods covered under free-trade deal

Canada is dropping 25 percent tariffs on American goods under the free-trade agreement. The move follows a discussion between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump Thursday. The U.S. committed to not enforcing tariffs on Canadian exports under the agreement. Carney says our...

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N.B. adds 20 generalist beds to ease care wait times
Posted 22 August 2025

N.B. adds 20 generalist beds to ease care wait times

Twenty new generalist care beds have been added to New Brunswick’s long-term care system. They are intended for residents who need daily assistance but do not require full-time nursing care, according to a government release. The new beds are part of a facility expansion at Meadow Valley Manor...

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Mae Batherson to bring Walter Cup to Dartmouth
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Posted 22 August 2025

Mae Batherson to bring Walter Cup to Dartmouth

A welcome home celebration for a PWHL champion. Mae Batherson is bringing the Walter Cup to the RBC Centre in Dartmouth Saturday for a meet-and-greet. The Nova Scotian was part of the Minnesota Frost’s championship team, she had three assists in 25 games. The younger sister of Ottawa Senators...

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