by Brad PerrySenior baseball fans are about to get their first dose of action for the season. The New Brunswick Senior Baseball League regular season begins this weekend. The Saint John Alpines play their first game on Sunday as they visit the Moncton Mets. “We’re really keen to get going. We’ve got some new...
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by Alex AllanA 22-year-old man from Shediac has been charged following an investigation into a series of incidents in the community. The charges stem from multiple incidents involving vehicle thefts, an attempted robbery, and a planned home invasion. Police started investigating in the Shediac and Sackville...
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by Brad PerryCanada Post is facing an “existential crisis” and needs immediate changes to improve its fiscal situation. That is one of the findings of the Industrial Inquiry Commission report on the labour dispute at the company. It suggests several fixes, such as phasing out daily door-to-door mail delivery...
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by Tim DavidsonThe City of Kenora is looking at a $2 million dollar gap in tenders for its sewer and water projects this year. Greg Breen is the Director of Engineering and Infrastructure and says they initially budgeted $3 million for sewer and water work, but the tenders came in significantly higher. “Think...
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by Caitlin SnowThe general manager and head coach of Halifax’s professional basketball team says the season has so far exceeded expectations. Augey Jones tells our newsroom, the Halifax Hoopers are not only on a 14-game winning streak but have secured a venue where they were “welcomed with open arms”. “It’s...
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The province’s Justice minister says online misinformation about two missing Pictou County children can be harmful. Lilly and Jack Sullivan, four and six years old, went missing in Landsdowne Station two weeks ago, searchers scaled back their operations last week. After cabinet, minister Becky...
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by Caitlin SnowThe only survivor of a horrific crash on Highway 101 in Falmouth is expected to survive. According to a GoFundMe, organized by a longtime family friend Jan Saunders, 29-year-old Colby Allen is on a long road to recovery and will need financial assistance. In the statement from the fundraiser...
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Tax rates are going up in the Municipality of Argyle. The residential and resources rates are climbing two cents to $1.13 per $100 of assessment, while the commercial rate will stay the same at $2.29. Warden Nicole Albright says they’re also putting in $330,000 of surplus funds to help balance...
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by Tara ClowIf you’ve never caught a Moncton Mets game before, it’s the perfect season. The first home game for the members of the New Brunswick Senior Baseball League is on Sunday, May 18, at Kiwanis Park. The team will battle the Saint John Alpines. “We have a lot more depth this year. We regrettably saw...
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by Tim DavidsonThe mayor of Dryden admits he was surprised his municipality was included in the most recent announcement regarding Strong Mayors. Jack Harrison says there are seven new powers he could execute but doesn’t think it’s necessary. “I must say throughout my career I’ve always tried to follow the...
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