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Man in ‘medical distress’ crashed car into Robie St building: Police
Posted 31 March 2025

Man in ‘medical distress’ crashed car into Robie St building: Police

A 75-year-old man was taken to hospital after crashing his car into a building on Robie Street. Police say it happened Friday around 7:48 p.m., when officers saw a vehicle speeding near Young and Robie Streets. It hit another vehicle, then a tree, before crashing into the side of a commercial...

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The 2025 Juno awards: A night of Canadian music excellence
Posted 31 March 2025

The 2025 Juno awards: A night of Canadian music excellence

The 54th Annual Juno Awards lit up Vancouver’s Rogers Arena on Sunday celebrating the best in Canadian music. Hosted by Michael Bublé, the event featured electrifying performances and honoured artists across more than 40 categories. Tate McRae emerged as the biggest winner, taking home four...

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Halifax e-scooter business worried about staying afloat after losing city contract
Posted 31 March 2025

Halifax e-scooter business worried about staying afloat after losing city contract

A small business in Halifax is about to deal with a massive cut to their revenue after losing a contract with the city to provide e-scooters and bikes around HRM. Max Rastelli who owns HFX e-Scooters tells us they were not awarded the official tender for a new micromobility program with HRM- an...

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Thousands in fire gear stolen from Digby County fire hall, RCMP investigating
Posted 31 March 2025

Thousands in fire gear stolen from Digby County fire hall, RCMP investigating

RCMP are looking for information after key rescue equipment and gear were stolen from a rural fire department in Digby County, Nova Scotia. The Southville Fire Department says the break-in left them short a firefighter and unable to use one of their most important tools — the Jaws of Life. A...

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Heavy rain moving across Nova Scotia
Posted 31 March 2025

Heavy rain moving across Nova Scotia

A weather system is bringing widespread rain to Nova Scotia, with heavy downpours expected in some areas. Meteorologist Ian Hubbard says a warm front is pushing through the province, shifting any freezing rain to regular rain as temperatures rise. “We’re going to switch over to some rain and...

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Detached garage in Dieppe damaged by fire
Posted 31 March 2025

Detached garage in Dieppe damaged by fire

There’s moderate damage after a detached garage fire in Dieppe. Platoon Chief Denis Roberge says it was reported on Juniper Crescent just after 6 pm on Sunday night. “Some neighbours had seen flames from the back of the back of a residential garage. Crews quickly extinguished it minimized the...

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Police seek suspect in hate crime after flags vandalized
Posted 31 March 2025

Police seek suspect in hate crime after flags vandalized

The RCMP is investigating an alleged hate-motivated crime after a person vandalized a Pride Flag and an Every Child Matters flag near Ship Harbour. Police say they got the call on Tuesday morning. They say the flags were at the end of a driveway on West Ship Harbour Road and were vandalized some...

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No one hurt in machine fire at Dieppe company
Posted 31 March 2025

No one hurt in machine fire at Dieppe company

A machine fire at a Dieppe company kept firefighters busy for around two hours overnight. Employees were forced to evacuate at around 1:30 am Monday from the Irving Tissue on Dawson Avenue. Dieppe Fire Platoon Chief Denis Roberge says crews got inside a machine to remove materials that had...

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Saint John playground damaged by fire
Posted 31 March 2025

Saint John playground damaged by fire

Part of a playground on Saint John’s lower west side is closed until further notice after being damaged by fire. City officials said a play structure at the Market Place West playground suffered significant damage in the weekend fire. “Vandalism like this comes with a significant cost in time...

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Man wanted after arson in Colchester County
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Posted 31 March 2025

Man wanted after arson in Colchester County

RCMP are looking for a man after a fire at a home in Bible Hill. Police say they responded to a report of arson March 17 around 4:15 a.m. on Bob Lee Drive. There were flames on the backside of the house, which crews were able to put out quickly. According to investigators, it was around 4:10...

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