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Neebing: Provincial police seeking driver seen doing donuts in parking lot
Posted 4 April 2025

Neebing: Provincial police seeking driver seen doing donuts in parking lot

The provincial police in Thunder Bay are asking for the public’s assistance locating a car doing donuts in a parking lot. Officers were sent to Blake Hall Community Center in Neebing on March 20 in response to reports of possible mischief. Surveillance footage showed that a car was doing donuts...

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Lease extended 5 years for The Bridge shelter in Dartmouth
Posted 4 April 2025

Lease extended 5 years for The Bridge shelter in Dartmouth

A lease extension for a shelter in Dartmouth. The province says The Bridge will stay open for another five years. Scott Armstrong, opportunities and social development minister says, it is a powerful example of government and community partners coming together to support vulnerable Nova...

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Police charge Dartmouth man after firearm seizure
Posted 4 April 2025

Police charge Dartmouth man after firearm seizure

Halifax Regional Police have laid charges after a firearms investigation in Dartmouth. Officers executed a search warrant at a Nadia Drive home Thursday morning. They arrested a 54-year-old man and seized a firearm. The accused appeared in court Thursday on the following charges: Possession of...

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2M tourists visited N.S. in 2024, generating billions of dollars
Posted 4 April 2025

2M tourists visited N.S. in 2024, generating billions of dollars

Strong numbers for tourism in Nova Scotia from 2024 as we head into a fresh season. The province says last year, we had over two million visitors, with spending that generated $3.5 billion in revenue. The number of tourists did dip down two per cent from 2023, however revenues grew 10 per cent....

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Council support for temporary parking lot at Wolastoq Park
Posted 4 April 2025

Council support for temporary parking lot at Wolastoq Park

J.D. Irving, Ltd. may get its wish for a parking lot in Saint John’s Wolastoq Park, but not the permanent one it had been hoping for. Council voted 6-5 on Thursday night to support a temporary parking lot for five years, with the mayor casting the tie-breaking vote. While the proposal still...

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Canada Post unveils stamp honouring Blue Rodeo
Posted 4 April 2025

Canada Post unveils stamp honouring Blue Rodeo

Canada Post has introduced a new stamp to recognize an iconic Canadian band, Blue Rodeo. Formed in 1984, Blue Rodeo is celebrated for blending country folk, and rock to create a sound that has become a hallmark of Canadian music. Led by Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, the band’s rise began with their...

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Gas prices climb slightly in Nova Scotia
Posted 4 April 2025

Gas prices climb slightly in Nova Scotia

Gas prices in Nova Scotia have increased slightly after the recent overnight changes by the Utility and Review Board. Self-serve regular gasoline has gone up by nearly 3 cents per litre, bringing the new range to $1.49 to $1.53 per litre. Diesel prices remain unchanged, sitting between $1.61 and...

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NB Power workers injured, threatened over rising bills: utility
Posted 4 April 2025

NB Power workers injured, threatened over rising bills: utility

Some New Brunswickers upset over high electricity bills are taking their frustrations out on NB Power workers. The utility said there have been two “serious incidents” in the past week where workers were injured and physically intimated. “These aren’t isolated incidents,” NB Power said in a...

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Gas prices climb again in N.B. after brief relief at the pumps
Posted 4 April 2025

Gas prices climb again in N.B. after brief relief at the pumps

After a welcome drop earlier this week, gas prices in New Brunswick are back on the rise—though some changes are less dramatic. Overnight, the Energy and Utilities Board made its regular adjustments, setting new maximum prices across the province. Maximum prices for regular self-serve gas went...

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Pats and Kings open with wins
Posted 4 April 2025

Pats and Kings open with wins

The Regina Pats and the Thunder Bay Kings each have a win to open the U18 AAA Western Regionals in Kenora. The Pats downed the Winnipeg Wild Thursday afternoon 5-1, while the Kings got by the host Kenora Thistles 2-1. Tomorrow, the Wild will meet the Kings in the afternoon match while the...

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