by Brad PerryNearly 140 new full-time jobs are coming to Saint John over the coming months. Xerox Canada is expanding its digital sales operations with government support. Opportunities NB will provide up to $725,000 in payroll rebates to help create up to 138 jobs. “Xerox’s decision to expand in New...
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by Brad PerryAn international student has died after a suspected drowning in western New Brunswick. RCMP were called to the Shogomoc Walking Bridge near Nackawic on Monday evening. The River Valley Sun reports the young man’s body was recovered around noon on Tuesday. The teen was from Brazil and attending...
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by NewsCoun. Jamie Hirtle has resigned from the Town of Saint Andrews council. “Obviously, this was an extraordinarily difficult decision for me to make,” he said, speaking to the council via Zoom. “For those of you who know me, Saint Andrews is always going to be my home.” He said he felt it was an...
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There has been a police presence in Cole Harbour on Wednesday morning. Just before 9 a.m., RCMP posted on X that officers were on Linden Court as part of an ongoing investigation. Police advised people to avoid the area but said there was no risk to public safety They briefly closed Linden Court...
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by Alex AllanAs the summer heat intensifies, New Brunswick is seeing more blue-green algae blooms that may carry hidden health risks. Health officials warn that although most cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are not dangerous, some strains release toxins. These toxins can irritate the skin,...
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by Evan TaylorFisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has confirmed another sighting of an entangled North Atlantic right whale in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, near Morell, Prince Edward Island. The whale, identified as #5132, is a juvenile male born in 2021. It was first observed entangled in fishing gear off the...
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by Evan TaylorThree new wildfires have been reported in northwestern Ontario, bringing the total number of active fires in the region to 25 as of June 17. The latest fires are located near the Ontario-Manitoba border, northeast of Goose Lake, and south of Slate Falls Nation. All are small in size and not yet...
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by Randy ThomsPremier Doug Ford says he was the victim of an attempted theft. Ford told the story while speaking of the need for reforms to Canada’s justice system during an infrastructure announcement in the Toronto area. Ford says four people in masks poised to remove a vehicle from his driveway were...
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by Randy ThomsThe provincial government is providing financial support to a number of programs at aimed seniors. More than $154,000 is going to seven agencies in northwestern Ontario. The city of Kenora will use $19,097 on a one-day expo and workshops in Kenora, connecting 250 older adults through art,...
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The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions once again. They beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the Final at home to clinch the title for the second year in a row. Sam Reinhart led the way with four goals, including two into an empty net to seal it. Forward Sam Bennett won the Conn...
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