by Brad PerrySevere thunderstorms are possible across a wide swath of New Brunswick on Thursday evening. Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for nearly the entire province. Forecasters said a line of strong to severe thunderstorms is moving through central New Brunswick. “Large hail,...
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by Brad PerryCouncillors in Memramcook have appointed a new chief administrative officer for the village. Maryse LeBlanc will officially take over the municipality’s top staff role as of Monday. LeBlanc is no stranger to the village, having served as its community life director since 2017. She was also named...
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by Jacob MooreGet your bib ready. The Yarmouth Ribfest is back from Friday through Sunday. The town’s Rotary Club is hosting the event outside the Mariners Centre, with some proceeds going to charity. Rick Allright, one of the organizers, says there is more than just food. While the bar is open, there will...
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by Evan TaylorThe Nova Scotia School Lunch Program is being expanded after serving more than 4.7 million meals to students during its first year in operation. The program, launched in elementary schools, is now being extended to all middle and junior high schools this fall. That means more than 104,000...
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by Evan TaylorShoppers and treasure hunters will have plenty to explore this weekend as Yarmouth’s town-wide yard sale makes its return. The event takes place Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., with more than 40 households already signed up to take part. An interactive map of all registered locations is...
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by Caitlin SnowThe province’s police watchdog is investigating after a man was seriously injured during an arrest in the Halifax area. SiRT says it was June 26 when RCMP got the call about a man who was refusing to leave someone’s property in Cole Harbour. He resisted arrest and was taken to the ground by...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Municipality of Sioux Lookout has announced a couple of housing projects. They were unveiled during a housing forum last week. The first is a major development by the Sioux Lookout Airport. The project includes a multi-unit housing complex, a 200-room hotel, a conference centre capable of...
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by Brad PerryYou may want to hold off on filling up your fuel tank on the way home. An industry source says fuel prices will fall across the board on Thursday night. The maximum price for regular self-serve should come down by up to six cents per litre. The current maximum price is $1.47 per litre, though...
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by Brad PerryA closure will impact drivers leaving uptown Saint John over the next couple of days. The Main Street Viaduct ramp to Route 1 westbound will be closed starting at 7 a.m. Friday. City officials said the closure is needed to complete work within the ramp for the Main Street active transportation...
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by CJ GoaterThe provincial government is providing a financial boost to Ontario’s mining sector. The province is investing up to $10 million and launching the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) for 2025. The funding and program are aimed at supporting early-stage mineral exploration. The money will...
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