by Brad PerryA free tax-help program continues to assist New Brunswickers in need. The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) has existed since 1971. It helps those with modest-to-no income and a simple tax situation complete their returns for free. Natasha Brewer, a spokesperson for the program,...
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by NewsA new proposal by Saint Andrews Civic Trust (SACT) asks the council to give the organization ownership over the historic courthouse in the community. The Saint Andrews Civic Trust’s mandate is to preserve and repurpose the historic properties in the municipality – having already done so with...
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by Brad PerryA new councillor has been elected for the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth Trevor Perry won Saturday’s byelection in District 7 with 279 votes, or nearly 64 per cent. Charles MacIsaac, who also ran for the vacant seat, received 159 votes. Voter turnout for the byelection was just over 37...
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by NewsPolice in Bridgewater may have a possible homicide on their hands. Investigators are currently looking into a “suspicious sudden death” in the Haven Drive area of the town. Not many other details are known right now, but a large police presence will remain in the neighbourhood. Police say there...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay’s police are warning residents about a scam making its way around. City police were made aware that there are scammers who will closely watch customers when making purchases to obtain their pin number before stealing the card. These scammers, known as shoulder surfers, often take...
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by Brad PerryA historic building in downtown Moncton has suffered water damage following an early morning blaze, according to fire officials. Platoon Chief Brian McDonald of the Moncton Fire Department said they were called to the McSweeney Building just after 2 a.m. Sunday. McDonald said firefighters were...
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by NewsA federal byelection has been set for the riding of Halifax, but a looming general election may make it moot. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced it will be held on April 14. The seat has been vacant since the end of August when Andy Fillmore launched his mayoral campaign. Byelections...
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by Randy ThomsThunder Bay Fire and Rescue is reporting no injuries following a house fire in the city’s East end. Firefighters were called to the scene at 11 a.m. Saturday where they found heavy smoke and flames at the rear of the house in the 600 block of McTavish Street. A total of 6 pumper trucks, one...
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by NewsRCMP is turning to the public for help finding a Port Hawkesbury man. Leilan Andrew Thibeau, 31, is wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant for Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Assaulting a Peace Officer, Resist Arrest, Failure to Comply with Conditions of Release Order, Breach of Probation, and...
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by NewsA Canada-wide warrant is out for a 25-year-old man that broke conditions around his intermittent release in New Brunswick. Police in Saint John are looking for Dylan Gilroy after he didn’t report back to the Community Correctional Centre. He is 6’1″and about 190 lbs with brown hair, blue eyes...
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