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Saint John aims to expand recycling services to all apartments
Posted 23 April 2025

Saint John aims to expand recycling services to all apartments

Saint John wants tenants in all apartment buildings across the city to have access to recycling opportunities. A proposed bylaw before council will require owners of larger buildings to register for on-site recycling as of May 31. The city has been providing curbside recycling to all residential...

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South Shore-St. Margaret’s candidates spar over housing, affordability
Posted 23 April 2025

South Shore-St. Margaret’s candidates spar over housing, affordability

Four federal candidates for South Shore–St. Margaret’s took the stage at the Best Western in Cookville for a public forum organized by the Bridgewater & Area Chamber of Commerce. The night offered voters a chance to hear where each contender stands on major national and local issues. Four of...

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Breathing new life into Saint John’s Brunswick Square
Posted 23 April 2025

Breathing new life into Saint John’s Brunswick Square

Saint John’s Brunswick Square has experienced a lot of uncertainty in recent times, from growing vacancies to being put up for sale. Now, efforts are underway to revitalize and reimagine what was once a key destination for shopping, dining and business. The owners, Slate Office, have undergone a...

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$1.1M approved for seniors centre in Moncton
Posted 23 April 2025

$1.1M approved for seniors centre in Moncton

A new seniors centre for Moncton at 1010 St. George Boulevard.. The non-profit group that pushed for Project 1010 Seniors Centre will receive $1.1 million for capital costs to lease the space in the building. The agreement was approved by Moncton City Council on Tuesday night. Councillor Shawn...

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Sussex man arrested after shooting incident
Posted 23 April 2025

Sussex man arrested after shooting incident

A 32-year-old man from Sussex is facing charges after a shooting incident in the town. RCMP responded to a report of a firearm discharge at a home on Nelson Street last Thursday around 10:44 p.m. Police say the man allegedly fired several shots toward the homeowner, with another person also...

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A pesticide last used 60 years ago still affecting N.B. lakes
Posted 23 April 2025

A pesticide last used 60 years ago still affecting N.B. lakes

Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), a pesticide banned decades ago in Canada, is still causing problems in New Brunswick’s freshwater lakes. New research from Mount Allison University reveals its lasting impact on fish populations in the province. Led by Dr. Josh Kurek, associate professor at...

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Antigonish Bulldogs going for 3-peat at Don Johnson Cup
Posted 23 April 2025

Antigonish Bulldogs going for 3-peat at Don Johnson Cup

The Antigonish Bulldogs are going for a three-peat. They’re back in the Don Johnson Cup, this time in New Brunswick. The Bulldogs had a tough loss to the Capstone Colts in the Nova Scotia league final last weekend. Because Newfoundland is not participating this year, an extra spot opened up for...

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Wiigwas declares respiratory outbreak
Posted 23 April 2025

Wiigwas declares respiratory outbreak

An outbreak has been declared at one of Kenora long term care homes. Wiigwas Elder and Senior Care (formerly Birchwood Terrace) says there is a respiratory outbreak on the second floor. Visitation is not restricted, but administration is asking you to not visit if you are feeling ill or unwell....

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Emergency funding for N.S. libraries still under review, says minister
Posted 23 April 2025

Emergency funding for N.S. libraries still under review, says minister

Nova Scotia’s libraries are still waiting to see if they will receive emergency funding from the province. Dave Ritcey, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage told reporters last week, the province is still considering the request from council for $1.6 million in additional...

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SIJHL final resumes tonight
Posted 23 April 2025

SIJHL final resumes tonight

The SIJHL final shifts locations tonight for game three. The Kam River Fighting Walleye are hosting the Dryden GM Ice Dogs at the Norwest arena in Thunder Bay for the next two nights. The best-of-seven final is tied at one game apiece. The winner will get the SIJHL berth to the national...

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