by CJ GoaterConfederation College has announced that it is suspending 11 programs. The decision was approved by its Board of Governors on Wednesday. A review of enrollment trends, financial performance, and labour market data led to the decision. Affected programs include: School of Business, Hospitality...
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A major repair is likely coming next year for Mariners Centre. The ice-pad inside the main arena is nearing its end-of-life, according to the Mariners Centre Board of Directors. Failing pipes have produced leaks beneath the floor, and experts have said it’s time for a new pad. Board chair Daniel...
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by Tim DavidsonA Dryden city councillor is sounding the alarm bell about a pending shortage of labour in his city and across northwestern Ontario. Ritch Noel says an immigration program is ending, and that will affect one particular sector especially. “I’ll say that I know of three service outlets here in town...
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by Brad PerrySt. Stephen residents now have a chance to comment on the community’s proposed municipal plan. The draft document was presented during the March regular council meeting on Wednesday evening. Alex Henderson, planning director for the Southwest New Brunswick Service Commission, said the document...
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by Alex AllanSaint John’s inaugural Spring Tide Shanty Fest brought the city’s rich seafaring history to life, drawing an estimated 400 to 500 attendees last week. The festival featured workshops and live performances from March 20 to 22 in Saint John’s uptown area, organized by the Fundy Sea Shanty Festival...
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by Brad PerryA new partnership between two airlines means more connectivity for the Saint John Airport. Regional airline Pascan Aviation has launched a new interline partnership with Porter Airlines. It means you can book your travel through one airline and make connections with the other. “This will open up...
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by Alex AllanThe RCMP in Nova Scotia are conducting searches near Halifax as part of an ongoing investigation. Officers are at Willis Lane in North Preston and Paris Lane in Westphal, according to a social media post by the RCMP around 6:15 a.m. Thursday. Willis Lane is currently closed, and residents in...
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by Brad PerryHard work has paid off for several community-engaged high school students from New Brunswick. A total of 36 Canadian students have been selected to receive the Loran Award for 2025, officials announced Wednesday. Four New Brunswick students are included on this year’s list: Sarah Watson,...
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by Tara ClowLotto players, check your emails accounts. You may have received notification from the Atlantic Lottery Corporation. An online ticket sold in New Brunswick at alc.ca is worth $5 million. It was a classic jackpot Lotto 6/49 winner from the Wednesday, March 26 draw. Winning numbers can be found...
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by Alex AllanAll schools in the Strait Regional Centre for Education (SRCE) are closed today due to heavy snowfall. Some campuses of the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), such as the Strait Area Campus and the Wagmatcook Learning Centre, are also closed. Environment Canada has issued a Snowfall Warning,...
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