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Food Truck Party returns to Bridgewater this weekend
Posted 16 May 2025

Food Truck Party returns to Bridgewater this weekend

Bridgewater’s popular Food Truck Party is back this weekend, offering a wide range of local eats and a chance to gather outdoors in the heart of downtown. The event takes place Sunday, May 18, from 4 to 8 p.m. on King Street between Empire and Dominion streets. Hosted by the Bridgewater...

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Blue Nose Marathon street closures and parking bans
Posted 16 May 2025

Blue Nose Marathon street closures and parking bans

You should expect some travel interruptions if you’re in downtown Halifax on the weekend. Runners will hit the pavement for the Blue Nose Marathon on Saturday and Sunday. Along with it, several streets will be closed, and parking will be limited. Some bus routes will be detoured, according to a...

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Canadian Tire reaches $30M agreement for Hudson’s Bay assets
Posted 16 May 2025

Canadian Tire reaches $30M agreement for Hudson’s Bay assets

Hudson’s Bay’s well-known brand assets are getting a new home. Canadian Tire has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire trademarks, logos, the HBC Stripes, and the coat of arms for $30 million. Hudson’s Bay Company, commonly known as HBC, has been a key part of Canada’s retail landscape...

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Events planned to mark Loyalist Day in Saint John
Posted 16 May 2025

Events planned to mark Loyalist Day in Saint John

Many events are taking place in Saint John on Sunday to mark Loyalist Day. It is the 242nd anniversary since the Loyalists landed in the Port City back in 1783. Sunday also marks 240 years since Saint John became Canada’s first incorporated city. Members of the 3rd Field Artillery Regiment (The...

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Jury dismissed again in World Junior sex trial
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Posted 16 May 2025

Jury dismissed again in World Junior sex trial

Another jury dismissal in the sex assault case of five former World Junior hockey players. It’s the second jury to be discharged in the case involving a woman at a London, Ontario hotel room in 2018. Before the trial began, the judge dismissed the initial jury, a reason was not given either...

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New Dieppe business offers photography and unique snacks
Posted 16 May 2025

New Dieppe business offers photography and unique snacks

A new, unique business has opened shop in Dieppe. It’s called Click and Chew. It’s perfect if you’re looking for photographs, but feel awkward with a photographer. “It’s like a two-part business. We thought about this back in 2022 because we’re from the Philippines, and there is this big thing...

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Man arrested for making threats, fleeing RCMP in Shelburne
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Posted 16 May 2025

Man arrested for making threats, fleeing RCMP in Shelburne

A 27-year-old man was arrested after making threats and attempting to run from police. Shelburne RCMP say it happened last week, as a man allegedly entered a home in North East Point, Cape Sable Island and made threats toward a female known to him. He then fled in a truck, RCMP attempted to stop...

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It’s opening weekend for N.S. Provincial Parks
Posted 16 May 2025

It’s opening weekend for N.S. Provincial Parks

If you don’t mind the rain in the forecast this long Victoria Day weekend, you can start exploring some provincial parks. It’s opening weekend for seven of the province’s 20 camping parks, the rest will open by June 6. They include Rissers Beach, Porters Lake, Graves Island, Thomas Raddall in...

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Northwestern Ontario wildfire update: 14 fires active, crews continue battle
Posted 16 May 2025

Northwestern Ontario wildfire update: 14 fires active, crews continue battle

Wildfires continue to burn across Northwestern Ontario, with fire crews actively working on suppression efforts and structure protection as conditions shift. At the time of this update, there are 14 active fires in the Northwest Region: Three are under control Three are being held One is being...

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Health minister says free hospital parking has ‘growing pains’
Posted 16 May 2025

Health minister says free hospital parking has ‘growing pains’

The province’s health minister says the free parking program at hospitals and healthcare facilities has some “growing pains”. Michelle Thompson says the province has been working closely with Nova Scotia Health and the IWK on it and there will be “tweaks” in the foreseeable future. “What we need...

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