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Trade deals and energy top priority lists at first ministers meeting
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Posted 3 June 2025

Trade deals and energy top priority lists at first ministers meeting

Canada’s Premiers had the opportunity to pitch their ideas to the Prime Minister during First Ministers’ meetings in Saskatoon. Energy was a popular topic amongst the Premiers. New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says natural gas is of particular interest to New Brunswick right now, “Extending a...

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AI to replace metal detectors at N.S. hospitals to improve security
Posted 3 June 2025

AI to replace metal detectors at N.S. hospitals to improve security

When you enter an emergency department at a Nova Scotia hospital in the near future, you will likely be screened by artificial intelligence (AI). Dean Steinburg, the Director of Security for Nova Scotia Health tells our newsroom over the next few months they expect to put the technology in a lot...

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Traffic: Gas leak prompts street closure in Dartmouth
Posted 3 June 2025

Traffic: Gas leak prompts street closure in Dartmouth

Crews are responding to a natural gas leak in Dartmouth. Halifax Regional Police say it’s in the 0-50 block of Primrose Street. Police ask the public to remain away from the area. Primrose Street between Robert Burns Drive and Pinecrest Drive is closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Jackson...

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Woman charged after vehicle hits house in Shelburne County
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Posted 3 June 2025

Woman charged after vehicle hits house in Shelburne County

A woman was arrested after her vehicle hit a house in Shelburne County. The 26-year-old from Amirault’s Hill, Yarmouth County was driving on Upper Clyde Road last Thursday when she lost control and struck the residence. A 41-year-old inside the home was treated for minor injuries. The driver and...

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Riverview swimmer heading to Canada Summer Games
Posted 3 June 2025

Riverview swimmer heading to Canada Summer Games

In two months, Brendan Keeler will be headed to St.John’s, Newfoundland, to compete against some of the country’s best. He’ll swim with Team New Brunswick at the Canada Summer Games. The 16-year-old has been swimming competitively for around 8 years. “It’s an unreal experience. It just feels...

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How Somerset ACRES is helping people move out of homelessness
Posted 3 June 2025

How Somerset ACRES is helping people move out of homelessness

It has been nearly six months since a transitional housing pilot project opened its doors in Saint John. Nearly two dozen people who had been experiencing homelessness now call Somerset ACRES home. The residents moved into the site within the Crescent Valley neighbourhood just before Christmas....

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Moncton Wildcats celebrate successful QMJHL season
Posted 2 June 2025

Moncton Wildcats celebrate successful QMJHL season

It has been one of the most successful seasons in recent memory for the QMJHL’s Moncton Wildcats. Fans gathered in downtown Moncton on Monday night to welcome the team home after their Memorial Cup run. Hundreds lined Main Street as the players were paraded from City Hall to their home arena,...

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Blue Rodeo coming to N.S. and N.B. this fall
Posted 2 June 2025

Blue Rodeo coming to N.S. and N.B. this fall

An iconic Canadian country-rock band is coming back to the Maritimes this fall! Blue Rodeo is coming to town for their 40th Anniversary tour. They have sold over 4 million albums worldwide and have a spot in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Blue Rodeo will make a stop at the Avenir Centre in...

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Winnipeg woman drowns in Whiteshell
Posted 2 June 2025

Winnipeg woman drowns in Whiteshell

The Whitemouth RCMP say they are investigating a drowning at Sturgeon Falls in Whiteshell Provincial Park. Police were initially contacted Saturday afternoon just before 1 pm about a woman slipping off some rocks and going into the water. The strong current pulled her into Nutamik Lake. She was...

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First Nations protest in Toronto over mining bill
Posted 2 June 2025

First Nations protest in Toronto over mining bill

First Nations leaders say the time for diplomacy over the bill to speed up mining development is running out. They want the Ford government to scrap the Bill 5. Indigenous people from across the province gathered in front of the Ontario Legislature for a peaceful protest. Scott McLeod, a...

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