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Firefighter falls 9 feet fighting blaze in Herring Cove
Posted 15 May 2025

Firefighter falls 9 feet fighting blaze in Herring Cove

A big fall for a firefighter while battling a second-alarm fire in Herring Cove. Halifax Professional Fire Fighters says in a statement on social media, the member fell 9 feet on a “compromised floor” while tackling the blaze. “Fortunately, they had previously operated on the lower level and...

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Big fuel price increases expected in N.B.
Posted 15 May 2025

Big fuel price increases expected in N.B.

Get ready for some pain at the pumps ahead of the Victoria Day long weekend. An industry source says gasoline and diesel prices are both heading up on Thursday night. The maximum price for both fuels is expected to increase by around six cents per litre. Maximum prices currently hover at around...

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15 fires burning in the region, 9 are not under control
Posted 15 May 2025

15 fires burning in the region, 9 are not under control

The Ministry of Natural Resources is reporting 15 active forest fires in the northwest region. Of those fires, nine are out of control, one is being observed, and one is being held, the rest are under control. Seven new fires were confirmed by the end of Wednesday, and four fires were called...

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Sadness after St. George Blvd seniors’ centre quashed
Posted 15 May 2025

Sadness after St. George Blvd seniors’ centre quashed

A seniors group is expressing disappointment and frustration after learning that a seniors centre at 1010 St. George Boulevard will not go ahead. They had hoped to establish the centre on the bottom floor of the building recently purchased by Rising Tide. ” On April 22, Moncton City Council...

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Mooseheads to play preseason games in Upper Tantallon, Truro
Posted 15 May 2025

Mooseheads to play preseason games in Upper Tantallon, Truro

The Halifax Mooseheads are heading to Upper Tantallon and Truro. The team will host preseason games in those communities in August. The Moose will face the Cape Breton Eagles August 20 at St. Margaret’s Centre, it’s the first time they’ve played in that arena. Then they’ll play the Eagles again...

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Eagles returning to Port Hawkesbury in September
Posted 15 May 2025

Eagles returning to Port Hawkesbury in September

The Cape Breton Eagles are coming back to Port Hawkesbury. They’ll host the Halifax Mooseheads in a preseason game September 6 at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre. The Eagles played at the centre last year against Saint John in front of nearly 1,400 fans, winning 10-1. Cape Breton will kick off...

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Local homecare workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike, next step is conciliation
Posted 15 May 2025

Local homecare workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike, next step is conciliation

Home care workers in Lunenburg and Queens counties have voted 97 percent in favour of strike action, citing years of stalled contract talks and a growing gap in support compared to other healthcare sectors. The roughly 117 members of CUPE Local 3936—who work for Lunenburg County Home Support...

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Community-focused global running event comes to Saint John
Posted 15 May 2025

Community-focused global running event comes to Saint John

Saint John is welcoming a new weekly fitness event with Fort La Tour parkrun. The free, inclusive five-kilometre walk/run takes place every Saturday at 9 a.m. at Fort La Tour. Event director Alex Coffin says parkrun is part of a global movement that began in the UK and has expanded worldwide,...

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MODL approves $150,000 in grants to support local groups and infrastructure
Posted 15 May 2025

MODL approves $150,000 in grants to support local groups and infrastructure

The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg is directing more than $150,000 in funding to community organizations through its 2025–26 grant programs. The money is being distributed to support both daily operations and capital projects across the district. This year, $99,701 was awarded to 43...

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3 Junior A hockey teams coming to N.B.
Posted 15 May 2025

3 Junior A hockey teams coming to N.B.

The United States Premier Hockey League is expanding into New Brunswick. Three teams are being added in St. Stephen, Eastern Charlotte and Woodstock. Expansion teams are also coming to Quebec City as well as and Presque Isle, Maine. All five will be part of the league’s tuition-free National...

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