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Saint Andrews wharf project future uncertain
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Posted 28 May 2025

Saint Andrews wharf project future uncertain

The council spent the better part of an hour and half discussing the future of a project that has been debated for nearly seven years. A path forward for the Saint Andrews wharf project remains unclear. “If we’re planning to see this project to completion, time is somewhat running out on us,”...

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Y-Con ready to return to Mariners Centre
Posted 28 May 2025

Y-Con ready to return to Mariners Centre

The fifth Yarmouth ‘Y-Con’ is expected to be the best yet. The comic book convention is running at Mariners Centre this weekend for the second time. Organizer Malcolm Seaboyer says the move to the arena was huge last year. “It opened up more space for more vendors, attendees and events. This...

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Hockey Day in Canada coming to Moncton
Posted 28 May 2025

Hockey Day in Canada coming to Moncton

On January 17, 2026, it’ll be all about hockey in the Hub City. It was announced on Tuesday night that Moncton will host Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada. The four-day celebration includes all seven Canadian NHL teams in action, the Stanley Cup, school clinics with NHL alumni, a Moncton Wildcats...

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Moncton Wildcats face must-win game against Rimouski at Memorial Cup
Posted 28 May 2025

Moncton Wildcats face must-win game against Rimouski at Memorial Cup

The Moncton Wildcats are heading into a do-or-die matchup Wednesday night as they take on the host Rimouski Océanic in the final round-robin game of the 2025 Memorial Cup. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. AST, with the stakes high for Moncton. A win secures them a spot in Friday’s semifinal against...

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New wildfires confirmed as Kenora 20 grows past 32,000 hectares
Posted 28 May 2025

New wildfires confirmed as Kenora 20 grows past 32,000 hectares

Fire crews in Northwest Ontario are battling a growing number of wildfires as dry conditions continue to fuel fire activity across the region. As of Tuesday evening, five new wildfires were confirmed, bringing the total number of active fires in the Northwest Region to 12. Of those, four are not...

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N.B. campaign aims to combat illegal tobacco
Posted 28 May 2025

N.B. campaign aims to combat illegal tobacco

A new campaign looks to slow the sale and distribution of illegal tobacco in New Brunswick. It is a partnership between New Brunswick Crime Stoppers and the Department of Justice and Public Safety. RCMP Sgt. Julie Goulet, the provincial coordinator of Crime Stoppers, said more than half of...

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Saint John seeks input on next municipal budget
Posted 28 May 2025

Saint John seeks input on next municipal budget

Now is the chance to have your say on the next municipal budget in Saint John. The city has launched a public engagement page online called Shape Your Budget. You will be able to decide what level of funding should be directed to maintain, increase or decrease service levels. City officials said...

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Search efforts strengthen to find missing Grand Bay-Westfield woman
Posted 27 May 2025

Search efforts strengthen to find missing Grand Bay-Westfield woman

Search teams remain active in Grand Bay-Westfield as efforts continue to locate 79-year-old Carol Sutton. She was last seen walking on Mallard Drive around 9 a.m. Sunday morning. Police say Sutton has a medical condition that may cause disorientation, raising concerns about her ability to...

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Family of missing Cape Breton man waiting for closure after human remains found
Posted 27 May 2025

Family of missing Cape Breton man waiting for closure after human remains found

The family of a missing Cape Breton man is hoping human remains found near Sydney, will bring them some closure. Cape Breton Police said they were investigating after the remains were found by someone on Morley Road, around 5 p.m., Monday. Relatives of Justin MacDonald are hoping they belong to...

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Another Fort Frances road project delay because of funding
Posted 27 May 2025

Another Fort Frances road project delay because of funding

Fort Frances is again delaying a planned road project by a year. Improvements to Scott Street between Mosher and Armit Avenues will be put off until 2026 because of the lateness in the town receiving provincial funding. The province announced it at the beginning of May. In previous years,...

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