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Missing Saint John teen could be in Moncton: police
Posted 6 August 2025

Missing Saint John teen could be in Moncton: police

Saint John police say a missing teen could be in the Moncton area. Bryanna Sabattis-Cameron, 15, was reported missing to police on Sunday. She was last seen around noon on Friday on Bardsley Avenue in Saint John. “Police have investigated a number of leads; however, have been unable to locate...

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Sherbrooke Lake Camp keeps campfire spirit alive during burn ban
Posted 6 August 2025

Sherbrooke Lake Camp keeps campfire spirit alive during burn ban

With Nova Scotia under a provincewide burn ban, summer camps are finding creative ways to keep traditions alive without lighting a match. At Sherbrooke Lake Camp, that means swapping the nightly campfire for a plush toy version set in the fire pit. The evening gathering at “campfire point” still...

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Firefighters training along the Petitcodiac River
Posted 6 August 2025

Firefighters training along the Petitcodiac River

You may see more firefighters than usual along the Petitcodiac River this week. But not to worry — they are likely not responding to an active call along the river. The Moncton Fire Department is conducting boat and water rescue training. Officials said the training includes exercises along the...

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Fire officials on high-alert amid dry conditions in N.B.
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Posted 6 August 2025

Fire officials on high-alert amid dry conditions in N.B.

New Brunswick is facing extremely dry conditions and forest fire officials are urging the public to use caution in rural and wooded areas. It comes amid a fire ban in 13 of 15 counties in New Brunswick as of 2 p.m. Tuesday. Tony Cole, the provincial wildfire operations supervisor with the...

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Shelburne County Exhibition on until Saturday
Posted 6 August 2025

Shelburne County Exhibition on until Saturday

The Shelburne County Exhibition is well underway. An 80s themed grand parade was held on Tuesday to get things going. The PEI Carnival Company is on the ground this year, there’s also a nightly beer tent and entertainment in the main arena. It runs until Saturday, a KISS tribute band will close...

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Parks Canada, municipalities close trails following woods travels ban
Posted 6 August 2025

Parks Canada, municipalities close trails following woods travels ban

Parks Canada has closed several locations across the province after Nova Scotia introduced a ban on travelling into forests or wooded areas on Tuesday. The government created the rules to try and avoid a wildfire amid incredibly dry conditions. Parks Canada’s closures include all Kejimkujik...

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Hundreds attend ‘Thunder on the Coast’ motorcycle rally in Yarmouth
Posted 6 August 2025

Hundreds attend ‘Thunder on the Coast’ motorcycle rally in Yarmouth

A successful ‘Thunder on the Coast’ in Yarmouth. The first annual motorcycle rally drew hundreds of bikers to the area on Saturday and Sunday. Organizers estimate there were 400 motorcycles parked on Main Street. They’re already working towards next year. The event closed the street from Parade...

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Crash shuts down part of Highway 599 near Ignace
Posted 6 August 2025

Crash shuts down part of Highway 599 near Ignace

A crash has shut down a section of Highway 599 in the Ignace area. MTO says the road is closed between Highway 17 and Highway 642. No other details are currently available.

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Areas along Manitoba border, Hudson Bay impacted by smoke Wednesday
Posted 6 August 2025

Areas along Manitoba border, Hudson Bay impacted by smoke Wednesday

More smoke in areas along the Manitoba border and Hudson Bay on Wednesday. Some areas are less affected by the smoke drifting over from prairie wildfires and only have air quality statements, while others have air quality warnings. But in Northwest Ontario, 12 new fires had popped up by Tuesday...

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New murder charge in connection with Rothesay woman’s death
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Posted 6 August 2025

New murder charge in connection with Rothesay woman’s death

The man charged with manslaughter in the death of Sarah Teakles has had his charge upgraded to second-degree murder. Calvin Burns-Smith, 31, facing charges of manslaughter and indignity to or interference with human remains, was scheduled to appear Tuesday for a bail hearing in Saint John...

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