by Brad PerryA New Brunswick man who allegedly fired at police during a standoff faces a slew of additional charges. The 34-year-old man faces 15 more counts of attempted murder and 15 counts of discharging a firearm at police. RCMP officers responded to an alleged assault at a residence in Kingsclear First...
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by Evan TaylorA high-level junior hockey showdown is taking place at the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre on Thursday, and it’s all for a good cause. The one-night-only game features current and former QMJHL players—bringing more than 4,500 combined games of experience to the LCLC. Organized by local forward...
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by NewsThe downtown core of St. Stephen could benefit from a new program that enhances business facades. Jeff Renaud, the chief administrative officer for the Municipal District of St. Stephen (MDSS), said he’s been working on this project in collaboration with the Southwest New Brunswick Regional...
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by Tim DavidsonKenora’s new Rural Generalist Model for Physician compensation seems to be paying off. The new system was indroduced early in the year and went into effect April 1st. Owen Doerksen is a physician recruiter for the All Nations Health Partners and says they’ve had some recent success. “Our...
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by Caitlin SnowHalifax Regional Council has voted to start work on the Windsor Street Exchange redevelopment project. The major bottleneck interchange is set for a slew of changes that include widening the roadway to make room for rapid transit lanes, as well as walking and bike paths. The vote was unanimous...
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There’s a detour to watch for in Port Hawkesbury. The Reeves Street entrance to the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre will be closed Wednesday for milling and asphalt work. Traffic will be detoured to MacSween Street until it’s completed.
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by Evan TaylorTwo people have been charged after an RCMP officer was injured during a hit-and-run involving a suspected impaired driver in Chester. Lunenburg District RCMP say it happened just before 9 a.m. on July 7, when officers responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in a parking lot on...
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by Evan TaylorA new forest fire has been reported in Northwestern Ontario. Sioux Lookout 53 was confirmed on Tuesday evening and is burning in a remote area about 6.5 kilometres southeast of Hisson Lake and over 23 kilometres northwest of Whitestone Lake. The fire is estimated at 50 hectares in size...
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by Alex AllanA Saint John police officer is being recognized for his outstanding performance at the 2025 World Police and Fire Games in Birmingham, Alabama. Detective Constable James Smith, a 14-year member of the Saint John Police, earned eight medals in rifle shooting events, including three gold, four...
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by Caitlin SnowA Dartmouth councillor is about to table a motion Tuesday evening, that pushes for a discussion with municipalities before the proince invokes strong mayor powers. According to Municipal Affairs Minister John Lohr, strong mayor powers are being looked all over Canada, including for Mayor Andy...
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