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Berry Mills home damaged in firearm incident, RCMP investigates
Posted 8 August 2025

Berry Mills home damaged in firearm incident, RCMP investigates

The RCMP is asking for the public’s help after a firearm was discharged toward a home in Berry Mills, near Moncton. Police say the incident happened on Streamside Court around 1:15 a.m. Wednesday. When officers arrived, they found several bullet holes in the garage of a residence. No injuries...

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New Bedford ferry delayed until 2030
Posted 8 August 2025

New Bedford ferry delayed until 2030

You’ll have to wait even longer for a new high-speed ferry that will travel between the Bedford and Halifax waterfronts. A spokesperson for HRM tells us in an email, it is estimated that the project will now be completed in 2030, two years later than anticipated. The city says staff are still...

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N.S. man charged with more fraud offences after pretending to be car salesman
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Posted 8 August 2025

N.S. man charged with more fraud offences after pretending to be car salesman

A 44-year-old man originally from Lower Sackville has been charged with more fraud-related offences after pretending to be a car dealership broker. The crimes happened between 2022 and 2024 in Nova Scotia, often using the identity of someone who died to cover up his own. RCMP say he falsely sold...

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Cross-border parade in St. Stephen will go ahead
Posted 8 August 2025

Cross-border parade in St. Stephen will go ahead

A cross-border parade between St. Stephen, N.B., and Calais, Maine, will be going ahead after all. The decades-long tradition is part of the International Homecoming Festival, which celebrates the area’s unique connection between Canada and the United States. However, the St. Stephen portion of...

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Fighting a wildfire now could be more challenging than in 2023: fire union
Posted 8 August 2025

Fighting a wildfire now could be more challenging than in 2023: fire union

Fighting a wildfire could be more difficult now than in 2023, according to the vice-president of the Halifax Professional Firefighters Union. More than 150 homes were damaged or destroyed by the wildfire that spring in Tantallon and dozens more in Barrington Lake – the largest wildfire our...

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Mariners Centre expansion to feature individual showers, change rooms
Posted 8 August 2025

Mariners Centre expansion to feature individual showers, change rooms

The Mariners Centre expansion will have universal change rooms. The new building under construction will have private, fully enclosed cubicles for changing, showering and washroom use. Chair of the expansion committee Nicole Albright says it falls in line with other projects across the country....

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Moncton prepares for River of Pride Parade
Posted 8 August 2025

Moncton prepares for River of Pride Parade

Love, inclusivity and community will be on display in downtown Moncton this weekend. The annual River of Pride Parade will make its way down Main Street on Saturday afternoon. It will start at Main Street and Foundry Street at 2 p.m. and make its way to Downing Street. After that, there will be...

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R.C.M.P. investigate after ATM stolen in Hubbards
Posted 8 August 2025

R.C.M.P. investigate after ATM stolen in Hubbards

RCMP are investigating after someone took an ATM from a South Shore business. Police responded to a report that a blue SUV backed up to a store on Highway 329 in Hubbards at about 5 a.m. Wednesday. There was significant damage to the building and a person removed the bank machine from the lobby....

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Mandatory water conservation for St. Peter’s
Posted 8 August 2025

Mandatory water conservation for St. Peter’s

You must conserve water if you use the St. Peter’s Samsonville and Area Water Utility. You’re no longer allowed to water your lawn or garden, wash your car or boat, fill your pool, or other non-essential usage. The utility says if you violate the rules, your water service will be shut off. It’s...

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N.S. accepting applications for gender-based violence table
Posted 8 August 2025

N.S. accepting applications for gender-based violence table

The province is now accepting applications for the Minister’s table to combat gender-based violence. Nova Scotian’s will personal, professional or community-based experience in addressing the matter, can apply. It will be led by Minister of Justice, Becky Druhan, and bring together up to 25...

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