by Brad PerrySaint John is still ironing out details on where tent encampments will not be allowed in the city. City staff provided an update on its homelessness strategy approved by council in June 2024. Establishing “red zones” was one of more than two dozen action items contained in the plan, entitled...
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by Caitlin SnowOne of the most well-known getaways in Nova Scotia is up and running once again. Pictou Lodge has reopened. Co-owner Brad Hartlin tells our newsroom, they have been working hard over the past several months, to “pull this all together” and the reception has been amazing. “I can tell you we’re...
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by Caitlin SnowA 3.2-kilometer stretch of Loch Lomond Road in Richmond County is about to close for weeks. Public Works says the work will be just north of St. Peter’s Forchu Road for culvert repairs. The closure will be from Wednesday, July 30 to Friday, August 22. There will be detours in place but expect...
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by Tara ClowThe world of dance is more extensive than you may think. The Atlantic Dance Festival returns, aiming to expose you to all forms of movement. “We find that dance is one of the most multicultural art forms, where you can understand the language. Everyone has a body and can understand body language...
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by Caitlin SnowThe pool at Cole Harbour Place will be closing early a few evenings this week after an incident involving police. In a post on social media, the recreaction centre in Cole Harbour says, “It is in the interest of staff safety”. “This temporary schedule will allow us time to implement additional...
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by Tara ClowSidewalk renewal in Moncton’s downtown is planned due to deterioration. During a Committee of the Whole meeting this week, City Council members heard that the red bricks along Main Street and other downtown streets were installed in the mid-80s. Director of Engineering René Lagacé explained that...
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It’s a first for Canada in offshore wind energy. Four areas off the coast of Nova Scotia have been designated by Ottawa and the province, including French, Middle and Sable Island banks, and Sydney Bight. Premier Tim Houston calls it a game-changer for Nova Scotia. “The assessment that selected...
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by Brad PerryLower tolls on the Confederation Bridge and fees on interprovincial ferries are being welcomed by businesses in the Saint John region. On Monday, the prime minister announced that the Confederation Bridge tolls would be reduced to $20 for all vehicles starting Friday. At the same time, fees on...
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by CJ GoaterSmoke from forest fires in the Prairies is impacting air quality in northwestern Ontario. Environment Canada issued air quality warnings across the western portion of the region on Tuesday morning. This includes: Fort Frances, Kenora, Dryden, Red Lake, Rainy River. Northern First Nations like...
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A two-vehicle collision involving a car and motorcycle in Antigonish County sent two people to hospital. The RCMP says it happened on Highway 104 near Linwood between exits 37 and 38 just before 5 p.m. Sunday. The 58-year-old male motorcycle driver and the 60-year-old female passenger on the...
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