by Brad PerryHere is a sure sign that the wrath of winter may soon be behind us. Spring weight restrictions for truck traffic will start to take effect next week. They begin at 12:01 a.m. Monday in southern New Brunswick and one week later in the north. “Weight limits are implemented every spring in order to...
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by Brad PerryRecruitment is underway at the Saint John Fire Department for a number of holiday relief firefighters. Chief Rob Nichol said the department is allowed to have up to 20, and they are currently hovering around 10. “We actually experienced a fair amount of retirements and attrition in the...
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by Brad PerryCanada’s unemployment rate held steady at 6.6 per cent in February. Statistics Canada said employment was virtually unchanged across the country. That followed three consecutive monthly increases totalling 211,000 in November, December and January. More people worked in wholesale and retail...
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Unfamiliar territory for the Yarmouth Mariners. The team will not take part in the MHL playoffs for the first time in nine years. Head Coach and GM Laurie Barron says it’s disappointing. “It’s crushing, we’ve always been in the mix. It’s a bad feeling, and you feel like you cheated the fans. The...
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by Evan TaylorFirefighters in North Queens will now be dispatched to medical emergencies when requested by 911 callers, following concerns raised by the local fire department. Fire Chief Chris Wolf says the change comes after a public meeting on March 3, where residents and officials discussed issues with...
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by Evan TaylorNova Scotia will not be adjusting its trade policies in response to the U.S. decision to temporarily pause tariffs on Canadian goods under USMCA. Premier Tim Houston confirmed the province’s stance in a post on X, stating that Nova Scotia will “stay the course” despite recent developments. He...
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by Tara ClowReports of police presence in the Wright Street area on Friday morning. Officers have reportedly been there since around midnight. Saint John Police reported on X on Friday morning that Wright Street is closed from Gooderich Street to Stanley Street. They asked for the public to avoid the area....
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by Tara ClowIt’s another wet day across the region. Rainfall warnings remain in effect for southern New Brunswick, including Saint John, Sussex, the Kennebecasis Valley and Charlotte County. Around five to 10 millimetres of rain is expected to fall Friday morning before precipitation changes over to snow....
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by Tara ClowNeed to fill up your tank? You’re paying a bit less this week. The maximum cost for regular self serve fuel is down 1.7 cents a litre to around $1.61. Diesel and furnace oil both dipped by 4.1 cents. The maximum for diesel is currently around $1.90, while furnace oil is sitting at $1.54. In Nova...
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by Evan TaylorPolice in Saint John are conducting an ongoing operation that has closed a section of Wright Street between Gooderich Street and Stanley Street. Saint John Police first announced the closure on social media, advising residents to avoid the area. No information has been provided about the nature...
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