by Caitlin SnowEvents are being cancelled from one tip of Nova Scotia to the other, now that the province has put a ban on entering the woods. The ATV Rally in Digby sees people come in from all over the Maritimes, but this year it will not go ahead. In an emailed statement to our newsroom, President of the...
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by Caitlin SnowEvents are being cancelled from one tip of Nova Scotia to the other, now that the province has put a ban on entering the woods. Capes 100 is an annual running race that goes through trails in Mabou, Cape Breton, with some that run 160 kilometers. Race Director Jodi Isenor tells us the ban has...
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by NewsIf you’re in Digby on Friday, look to the skies. A Cormorant helicopter from 14 Wing Greenwood will do a fly-by at 3:30 p.m. It’s to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Scallop Days. The helicopter is due to fly over the Annapolis Basin. The Royal Canadian Air Force says special events help them...
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by Alex AllanFree haircuts, health checks and tax help will be available at the first Community Free Fair in Saint John, all provided by volunteers. The event takes place on August 16 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Queen Square, organized by the Saint John Community Coalition. It draws inspiration from earlier pop-up...
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by Brad PerryDemand for office space in New Brunswick’s three largest cities has shown varied trends over the past year. A new report from real estate consulting firm Turner Drake & Partners shows office vacancy rates on the rise in two of those cities. The vacancy rate in Saint John shot up more than...
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by Jacob MooreThe Prime Minister has updated the Premiers on Canada’s trade negotiations strategy. Mark Carney spoke with them virtually on Wednesday, according to a news release from the Prime Minister’s Office. He told them that the federal government is still trying to negotiate a trade deal with the U.S.,...
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by Jacob MooreFireworks are now totally banned across the province. This follows the province’s move to ban anyone from going into wooded areas. Forests are very dry and Nova Scotia does not have any rain in the forecast for a while. A burn ban has been in place since July 30, which prevented any consumers...
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by Jacob MooreThe number of wildfires in Northwestern Ontario continues to climb. Five new fires were spotted by Wednesday evening, according to a news release from Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services. In total, there are 65, with 10 out of control, two being held at their size, seven under control,...
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by Brad PerryTraffic is moving once again across the Hon. Brenda Robertson Bridge. The bridge connecting Moncton and Riverview was closed for several hours Wednesday night. First responders were on the scene of a crash that reportedly involved multiple vehicles. The bridge was shut down just before 10 p.m....
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by Brad PerryCrews are battling an out-of-control wildfire in the Miramichi area on Wednesday evening. The blaze has grown to 35 hectares, according to the Department of Natural Resources. It is located in the area of Oldfield Road and Route 8, just north of the city. Social media videos show water bombers...
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