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Pickup arrangements for July social assistance cheques
Posted 25 June 2025

Pickup arrangements for July social assistance cheques

Uncertainty at Canada Post has the province planning ahead for July’s social assistance cheques. Clients without direct deposit may pick up their cheques at local offices on Friday or Monday. They can also make arrangements for direct deposit through their case worker or their local office. “The...

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Planned power outage in Saint Andrews area
Posted 25 June 2025

Planned power outage in Saint Andrews area

Many homes and businesses in the Saint Andrews area will have no power on Thursday night. A planned power outage will take place in the area between 9 p.m. Thursday and 3 a.m. Friday. NB Power has noted it is a “Priority 1” issue that needs to be addressed, according to a social media post from...

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Defibrillator now available at Hal Betts Sportsplex
Posted 25 June 2025

Defibrillator now available at Hal Betts Sportsplex

No one likes to ponder the thought of having to save a life on the ball field, but it’s reassuring to know life-saving equipment is available if you ever do need it. An AED (defibrillator) is now on site at Hal Betts Sportsplex in Moncton. Moncton Ladies Slo-Pitch League Vice-President Eric...

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NSLC posts higher sales but slightly lower earnings amid rising costs
Posted 25 June 2025

NSLC posts higher sales but slightly lower earnings amid rising costs

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) closed its latest fiscal year with total sales rising to about $888 million, up nearly 2 percent from the year before. But the amount it returned to the province dropped slightly to just over $280 million. The NSLC says the dip in earnings was...

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Veteran crosswalk commemoration alternatives being considered in Riverview
Posted 25 June 2025

Veteran crosswalk commemoration alternatives being considered in Riverview

A location and design to commemorate the veterans in Riverview is being considered. This comes after a request to paint a special crosswalk in their honour. Mayor Andrew Leblanc says a recent meeting was held involving the Deputy Mayor, Veterans, and Town staff, “We talked about what the...

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Kenora Youth and Family Wellness Camp begins a new era
Posted 25 June 2025

Kenora Youth and Family Wellness Camp begins a new era

The Kenora Youth and Family Wellness Camp has a new lease on life. Over the weekend, the camp rebranded itself as Makate Waagamichiwanang Gakinaa’amaatiwin Youth and Family Wellness Camp and is now a separate entity from the Kenora Chiefs Advisory. Becoming a standalone organization, the camp...

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Beauty Bay Golf Course, Senior Men’s League, June 24, 2025
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Posted 25 June 2025

Beauty Bay Golf Course, Senior Men’s League, June 24, 2025

Here is a link to Bruce Braun’s weekly Beauty Bay Senior Men’s golf report.  Enjoy! Beauty Bay Golf Course, Senior Men’s League, June 24, 2025

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Saint John Storm historic run in Maritime women’s football
Posted 25 June 2025

Saint John Storm historic run in Maritime women’s football

The Saint John Storm rewrote the playbook this season with a record-breaking run. The full-tackle women’s team in the Maritime Women’s Football League went 8-0, scored 382 points and notched its 100th franchise victory, all without allowing a single point. “It’s the greatest feeling to share...

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Nova Scotia Power provides update on cyber attack
Posted 25 June 2025

Nova Scotia Power provides update on cyber attack

Nova Scotia Power is expanding credit monitoring after the recent ransomware attack. Starting Wednesday, the utility will be offering five years of the free service to ALL its customers — past and present — regardless of whether you have already received a letter from them about the incident....

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Municipality of Shelburne holding public hearing on planning strategy
Posted 25 June 2025

Municipality of Shelburne holding public hearing on planning strategy

A public hearing on Shelburne’s new planning strategy. It’s happening tonight at 6 p.m. at the municipal building. The in-person hearing is an opportunity for the public to ask questions about the substantial changes to the strategy and land-use by-law. Council may proceed with second and final...

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