Northern Pulp will seek court approval to commence sales of its timberland assets. According to a release, court-appointed monitor Ernst & Young recommends a bid from Macer Forest Holdings Inc., if no higher bids are received. Northern Pulp operated the kraft pulp mill in Pictou County for...
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by Tara ClowA 60-year-old man from Riverview is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Upper Coverdale. RCMP say a westbound vehicle left Route 112 on Monday afternoon, went into the ditch, struck a culvert, and the vehicle rolled over. The driver died at the scene. Members of the Riverview Fire Department,...
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It looks like we’re going to avoid Hurricane Erin. Environment Canada says the storm, along with all the wind and rain is expected to stay offshore, far away from Nova Scotia Meteorologist Ian Hubbard says the south coast of the province could see some big waves later this week. “Pretty much all...
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by Brad PerryCanada’s inflation rate slowed to 1.7 per cent in July, down from 1.9 per cent the month before. Statistics Canada said gasoline prices led the slowdown — they dropped 16.1 per cent. Officials said the year-over-year drop was due to the pausing of the consumer carbon tax. Moderating the...
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by Brad PerryHigher expenses and lower revenue are spelling bad news for New Brunswick’s fiscal situation. This year’s projected deficit has ballooned to nearly $669 million, up from the budgeted amount of $549 million. Officials blamed higher expenses in health and social development, combined with...
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by Alex AllanWildfire activity continues across New Brunswick, with crews responding to multiple fires across the province. There are 33 active fires in the province; nine are contained, five are being monitored, one is under control, 14 are being patrolled, and four are out of control, as of 9:15 a.m....
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by Evan TaylorHalifax Regional Police have charged a man with voyeurism after he was arrested inside the Zatzman Sportsplex in Dartmouth. Police say a man was found recording someone in the universal changing room. Officers arrested a 23-year-old man from Hubley at the scene and seized an electronic device....
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by Evan TaylorRCMP are asking for the public’s help to identify the driver of a car that crashed in Westphal over the weekend. Early Saturday morning, a Pontiac Grand Prix travelling at high speed lost control on Lake Major Road. The car struck a power pole, breaking it, then crashed into a parked dump truck...
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by Evan TaylorA new housing development in Lunenburg officially opened today, with healthcare workers moving into the first completed units. The $4.1-million redevelopment of the former Wheelhouse Motel is part of the province’s Housing for Healthcare program. Phase one includes 13 apartments of varying...
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by Tara ClowCrews are currently on the scene of a water main break on Amirault Street. It happened on Tuesday morning, and water services are being temporarily shut off while repairs are being done. Properties affected are located from 2135 to 2685 Amirault, at 16 and 19 Léonide, as well as all residents of...
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