A grand opening for the new Ecole Wedgeport. About 80 students moved into the pre-primary to Grade 6 school in January. Principal Jenn Surette says there will be a ceremony Monday at noon at the school. “We’ll have speeches from some folks, students will perform a song and there will be a ribbon...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay Public Library is hoping to see city council approve the renewal of its lease agreement with County Fair Mall. The lease renewal is on the agenda for the next council meeting. According to the library, the new lease agreement includes new terms which will give the library additional...
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by Tara ClowA vehicle break-in in Shediac is under investigation. It’s believed it happened between 10 pm on May 9 and 8 am on May 10 at a home on Rue Chantellerault. Someone broke into a home by breaking a window with a brick. There was damage caused to the inside of the home, and a blue plaid coat was...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay Police Service is hosting another Chat with the Chief event. The community information sessions are aimed at giving community members a chance to directly engage with Chief Darcy Fleury. You can share feedback, ask questions, and discuss policing in the community. “It is...
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by Tara ClowThe results of the most recent Point in Time count, looking at homelessness,s have been presented to Moncton City Council. The survey is done to get a national picture of homelessness. It’s a snapshot across different communities in Canada on one single night. The benefits include the increased...
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by Tara ClowConcerns surrounding scooter use in the City of Moncton were raised at this week’s Council meeting. Councillor Shawn Crossman asked where the city currently sits with respect to the electric vehicles. “While attending the Wildcats game on Saturday night, coming out of the Avenir centre, they...
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by Caitlin SnowA new lease on Crown land in Guysborough County will be the location for a gold mine that is expected to generate hundreds of jobs. The province says the Department of Natural Resources is granting Goldboro Gold Mine Inc. a lease for 779 hectares near Goldboro – an area previously mined for...
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by CJ GoaterA 45-year-old living in Thunder Bay is facing charges following an elder abuse investigation. City police received a report in March that an elderly individual suspected they were the victim of ongoing thefts from their home. An investigation led to the identification of a suspect who is working...
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by Caitlin SnowThe president of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union is pleased with the new school code of conduct, but says questions still remain on how it will be implemented. Peter Day tells our newsroom the document speaks to the concerns that are at the forefront, but what resources are they going to need?...
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by Jacob MooreSome Bell Canada customers are experiencing internet outages in Central and Atlantic Canada. Bell says they’re working to restore the outages as fast as possible, according to a social media post. More than 130,000 people had reported issues across Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick and Nova...
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