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Donations pour in after boy killed in harness racing incident
Posted 16 June 2025

Donations pour in after boy killed in harness racing incident

Donations are pouring in after a tragic incident during a harness race in Woodstock. A three-year-old boy died after being hit by the starting gate attached to the pacing truck, according to River Valley Sun, a local newspaper. It happened at the Connell Park Raceway in the western New Brunswick...

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Eastern Canadian Premiers visiting Boston to discuss trade
Posted 16 June 2025

Eastern Canadian Premiers visiting Boston to discuss trade

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is in Boston today, participating in a high-level summit with U.S. governors and fellow Eastern Canadian leaders to address trade tensions and explore new opportunities in energy and tourism. The summit, hosted by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, includes...

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Premier Ford and other provincial leaders head to Boston for trade talks
Posted 16 June 2025

Premier Ford and other provincial leaders head to Boston for trade talks

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is in Boston today alongside fellow Eastern Canadian premiers for a summit with U.S. governors focused on trade, tariffs, and cross-border cooperation. The meeting, hosted by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and attended by governors from Maine, Vermont, Rhode...

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Saint John police welcome 4 new officers
Posted 16 June 2025

Saint John police welcome 4 new officers

Four new officers have joined the ranks of the Saint John Police Force. A swearing-in ceremony for the new recruits was held on Friday afternoon. They are Constables Matthew Watson, Keyla Nerys, Cayla Chesser and Rodrigo Silva. Chief Robert Bruce said they are proud to welcome the four...

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Ceremonies to honour graduating students
Posted 16 June 2025

Ceremonies to honour graduating students

The gowns are purchased, the suits are rented and excitement and nervousness are building. Graduation ceremonies are taking place this week as students move on to their next adventure. Diplomas will be handed out Wednesday night for Anglophone East students from Salisbury Regional School and...

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High school graduation ceremonies begin Wednesday
Posted 16 June 2025

High school graduation ceremonies begin Wednesday

It will be a busy few days for high school graduates across southern New Brunswick. Graduation ceremonies will be held this week as students move on to their next adventure in life. The gowns are purchased, the suits are rented, and excitement and nervousness are building. On Wednesday, diplomas...

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Forest fire pilots need higher wages: union
Posted 16 June 2025

Forest fire pilots need higher wages: union

The union representing Ontario’s forest fire pilots is calling for better wages for its members. The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says workers are leaving our province for better pay. Ontario announced last year that it would be buying six new water bomber planes, bringing the total...

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N.B. premier meeting with New England governors
Posted 16 June 2025

N.B. premier meeting with New England governors

New Brunswick’s premier is in Boston on Monday to meet with governors from the New England states. Susan Holt will be joined by her fellow premiers from the rest of Atlantic Canada, Quebec and Ontario. Holt told reporters last week that tariffs and trade relationships are expected to be the key...

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Gardiner MacDougall named CHL coach of the year
Posted 16 June 2025

Gardiner MacDougall named CHL coach of the year

The head coach of the Moncton Wildcats has snagged yet another major award. Gardiner MacDougall has been named the Canadian Hockey League’s coach of the year. MacDougall is the first coach in the Wildcats franchise history to receive the honour. He is also only the third head coach in CHL...

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American bookings steady, Canadian travelers down on ‘CAT’ ferry
Posted 16 June 2025

American bookings steady, Canadian travelers down on ‘CAT’ ferry

Americans are keeping the Nova Scotia to Maine ferry busy this season. The latest numbers from Bay Ferries show people from the U.S. coming to our province are the largest single group of users for the ‘CAT’ ferry. The company says over 19,000 passengers have booked travel this season, down from...

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