by Alex AllanThe province announced that mail-outs for driver’s licences will resume next week after a pause caused by uncertainty at Canada Post. Anyone who was previously instructed to pick up their licence at a Service New Brunswick centre is asked to do so by Monday. Starting Tuesday, all remaining...
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by Jacob MooreA 58-year-old man from Musquodobit Harbour faces several charges, including attempted murder, after he allegedly choked another person on a boat. The RCMP says it was an incident of intimate partner violence. They say it happened on Wednesday at about 2:50 in the afternoon on the northern part...
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A political science professor is cautioning Nova Scotia on giving mayors stronger powers. Dr. Tom Urbaniak of Cape Breton University says it would be a significant change to how municipal governments operate. If the Ontario model is used, he says it would mean the mayor could veto decisions of...
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by Tara ClowA former Prime Minister is being honoured by Mount Allison University. Jean Chrétien has been awarded an honorary degree in recognition of his profound contributions to public life, philanthropy, and their enduring mark on Mount Allison University and beyond. He was recognized during special...
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by Alex AllanPascan Aviation has introduced a new direct flight between Saint John and Québec City, marking its third route from Saint John Airport. The airline’s latest addition is part of its ongoing effort to improve regional air access and respond to local travel demand. Pascan has been refining its...
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by Alex AllanFlags, food and performances from around the world will take over Water Street during the seventh annual International Culturefest. The two-day event runs Aug. 2 and 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is hosted by the Saint John Newcomers Centre. It features music, dance, street food, crafts and...
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by Tara ClowThree familiar faces will serve on the Board for Zone 2 of the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick… Rivierview Town Councillor Cecile Cassista, Salisbury Mayor Robert Campbell and Maple Hills Councillor Marc Savoie. They were elected during a UMNB meeting held at Moncton City Hall this...
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Affordability was a topic for some Atlantic cabinet ministers. Those responsible for social services met in Halifax Thursday, hosted by Nova Scotia’s Scott Armstrong. The ministers agreed they need to focus on collaboration with the federal government to address poverty, disability supports,...
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by Jacob MooreThe RCMP is looking for a man who allegedly followed a teenage girl in Lower Sackville. They say it happened on Tuesday around 5:45 p.m. A man driving a silver car stopped on Windwood Drive and told the girl to get in. She refused and ran away, but police say the man followed her in the car,...
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You’re invited to a garden party with Nova Scotia’s Lieutenant Govenor. Mike Savage and his wife Darlene will be in Frost Park in Yarmouth Saturday afternoon at 2. Mayor Pam Mood is hosting the event until 4 p.m. You’re asked to dress in business attire.
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