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Man charged after Beaver Bank crash
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Posted 21 August 2025

Man charged after Beaver Bank crash

A 19-year-old man has been arrested for impaired driving after a crash in Beaver Bank. It happened late Wednesday night in the 200 block of Beaver Bank Road. A car with two occupants side-swiped an oncoming vehicle. The driver of the car showed signs of impairment, and was arrested at the scene....

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Mixed news for N.B. fuel prices
Posted 21 August 2025

Mixed news for N.B. fuel prices

There is mixed news expected at the fuel pumps this week in New Brunswick, according to an industry source. The maximum price for regular self-serve is expected to climb by more than one cent per litre on Thursday night. Meanwhile, diesel prices should come down by less than a cent, said the...

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Nova Scotia golf courses ban smoking amid wildfire risk
Posted 21 August 2025

Nova Scotia golf courses ban smoking amid wildfire risk

Golf courses around Nova Scotia are introducing temporary smoking bans as wildfire conditions remain severe across the province. Clubs such as Ashburn, Brightwood, Glen Arbour, and Paragon have prohibited smoking on their grounds, citing extreme dryness and the heightened fire risk. Granite...

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Long Lake wildfire crews brace for strong winds from Hurricane Erin
Posted 21 August 2025

Long Lake wildfire crews brace for strong winds from Hurricane Erin

Nova Scotia wildfire crews are racing to shore up containment lines ahead of strong winds expected as Hurricane Erin tracks south of the province. The Long Lake fire remains out of control at an estimated 3,210 hectares. While crews have had favourable weather in recent days, officials say...

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Measles outbreak in Sussex area nearing end
Posted 21 August 2025

Measles outbreak in Sussex area nearing end

The measles outbreak in the Sussex region may soon be declared over, according to health officials. There have been no new measles cases reported in Sussex since July 22, and the total number of cases remains at 15 since the outbreak began on July 9. RELATED: Measles case count holds steady in...

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Agricultural Fair starts tonight
Posted 21 August 2025

Agricultural Fair starts tonight

A busy weekend in the Kenora area. Starting Thursday evening, the Kenora Agriculture Society is holding its annual fair. There will be a midway, bouncy castles, horseshoes and agricultural exhibits. The fair will continue on Friday and Saturday on 1st Street South, near the Kenora Curling Club....

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New Aerotech Connector Highway to open in Wellington area
Posted 21 August 2025

New Aerotech Connector Highway to open in Wellington area

Drivers in Wellington and surrounding communities will soon have a safer and quicker route to Highway 102. The Aerotech Connector, a new five-kilometre stretch of highway, links Trunk 2 with Exit 5A of Highway 102, south of Enfield. The route is set to open in early September and is expected to...

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Riverview Fire and Rescue battle deck fire at Harmony Drive home
Posted 21 August 2025

Riverview Fire and Rescue battle deck fire at Harmony Drive home

A fire damaged a deck and the back wall of a Riverview home. Riverview Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Geoff Fisher says crews were called to the Harmony Drive home at around 430 p.m. on Friday afternoon. The fire was partially put out when they arrived, but firefighters worked to extinguish the...

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Unexpected cruise ship visit to Saint John
Posted 21 August 2025

Unexpected cruise ship visit to Saint John

A hurricane in the Atlantic brought an unexpected visitor to Saint John this week. The Norwegian Aqua and its roughly 3,000 passengers docked in the city on Wednesday. The cruise ship was headed for Bermuda, but was forced to divert due to the approaching hurricane Erin. It is not unusual for...

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Wildfire crews protect historic memorial near West Dalhousie
Posted 21 August 2025

Wildfire crews protect historic memorial near West Dalhousie

A piece of Nova Scotia’s wartime history has been spared from destruction, after wildfire crews acted swiftly to protect it. The memorial site, located near West Dalhousie, marks the crash of a Royal Air Force training aircraft, and two service members died in the 1944 crash. The site includes a...

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