by Caitlin SnowHundreds of new doctors were welcomed to Nova Scotia over the past year. Nova Scotia Health says in a news release, 253 arrived between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. That, they say, is a net gain of 187 doctors working in the province, nearly double from the year before. Of the new doctors,...
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by NewsA mistrial has been declared in the sexual assault case against five former World Junior hockey players. According to reports, the judge overseeing the London court case made the decision Friday morning, but a publication ban is in place on the reason why. The five players, Alex Formenton,...
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by Jacob MooreA housefire has totally destroyed a home in Middle Sackville. At about 3:40 a.m., they got a call about a fire on McCabe Lake Drive, according to a social media post from the Halifax Professional Fire Fighters union. They are also known as local branch 268 of the International Association of...
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by Tara ClowThe City of Moncton is about to get a whole lot cleaner. The annual Earth Day clean-up runs from Friday through Sunday. Tim Moerman, director of environmental planning and management, encourages everyone to sign up. “Essentially, it’s collecting trash that has built up on our trails and our...
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by Tara ClowA historic first for the province of New Brunswick. The Esso Cup is coming in 2026. Dieppe will host Canada’s Under-18 Women’s National Club Championship from April 19 to 25. Hockey Canada made the announcement on Thursday in Lloydminster, Alta. They were the hosts for the 2025 Esso Cup. The...
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by Brad PerryYou will be paying more to fill up your vehicle’s fuel tank on Friday. Gasoline and diesel prices climbed overnight across New Brunswick. Regular self-serve is now selling for a maximum of $1.41 per litre. That is an increase of nearly three cents, according to the New Brunswick Energy and...
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by Evan TaylorThe Halifax Tides will hit the pitch for their first-ever home game this Saturday at 6 p.m. at Wanderers Grounds, marking the debut of Atlantic Canada’s team in the newly formed Northern Super League. Head coach Lewis Page says the club is aiming to win from the start, but also sees the season...
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by Randy ThomsAttention shifted back to Canada’s sovereignty in the federal election. Reports suggest the idea of Canada being a 51st State was raised during Liberal leader Mark Carney’s telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump in late March. Trump again mused it in conversations he had with...
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by Alex AllanThe RCMP is seeking help from the public after a break-in and theft at a school property in Cocagne. Police reported that the incident took place on March 25 between 10 p.m. and midnight, on Cocagne Cross Road. Officers say two barns on the school property were broken into, and various items...
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by CJ GoaterThe Ontario government has announced it is investing a total of almost $20 million in 350 festivals across the province this year. The funding is coming through the Experience Ontario 2025 funding stream aimed at boosting tourism in the province. “Ontario’s festivals and events showcase the best...
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