by Brad PerryDelayed repairs and inspections are leaving New Brunswick’s public housing units sitting empty longer than they should be. A new report from the province’s auditor general found the 30-day target between tenants is only met four per cent of the time. “The average time to prepare a vacant unit...
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by Tim DavidsonA 50-year-old cyclist has been medevac’d to Thunder Bay as a result of a collision with a pick-up truck. The accident took place just before midnight on Saturday, when a cyclist was struck by the truck at the intersection of Second Street East and Portage Avenue. Police say the pick-up was...
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by Evan TaylorA group of teenagers steal the Bluenose, sail off into chaos, and bring a fictional version of 1920s Lunenburg to life. That’s the premise behind The Lunenburglary, the debut novel from local author Bryn Pottie, set to launch this week. The comedic novel is filled with made-up escapades and a...
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by NewsA Nova Scotia First Nation has withdrawn a lawsuit against the federal government. The Sipekne’katik band were seeking a declaration that the Fisheries Act didn’t apply to moderate livelihood fishing. No reason was given for the decision on Friday, it comes as Chief Michelle Glasgow was set to...
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by Caitlin SnowThe head of a volunteer search and rescue group says their members are tired but still ready to go, after what has been a very busy year so far. Paul Service, Chief Director for Halifax Search and Rescue tells our newsroom between April 1 and June 4 they have had 31 “operational periods”- where...
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by Tara ClowA seizure of drugs and other items from the perimeter of the Dorchester Penitentiary. On June 2, the Correctional Service of Canada discovered a package with contraband items including meth, marijuana, nicotine patches, shatter and tobacco with a value of over $534,000. An investigation is...
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by NewsThe province’s health authority is asking for help finding a patient missing from an address in Guysborough County. According to Nova Scotia Health, Barrett Fraser, 43, is described as 5’9, 214 lbs with short brown and grey hair as well as a brown and grey beard. The health authority says the...
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by Tara ClowRiverview Town Council has elected a new Deputy Mayor. Ward 3 Councillor Jeremy Thorne was named to the role at Monday night’s Town Council meeting. Thorne replaces Councillor Stephen Gouzoules, who has held the Deputy Mayor title for the past year. Thorne will serve in the position until May of...
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by NewsAn after-action report released by the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization said communication during the Stein Lake wildfire near Saint Andrews in 2023 was challenging. The wildfire burned more than 500 hectares, surpassing the province’s 10-year average and was started by an ATV that...
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by Jacob MooreA prominent food delivery app is facing legal action for charging hidden fees at checkout. The Canadian Competition Bureau says DoorDash is allegedly advertising online delivery for less than what they actually charge. Their investigation found shoppers were forced to pay more than the...
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