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2 dead after being found unresponsive in Bathurst home
Posted 24 February 2025

2 dead after being found unresponsive in Bathurst home

Two people have died after being found unresponsive in a home in south Bathurst. Police said they responded to a call at a residence in the community on Saturday. No other details about the deaths have been released. The Bathurst Police Force said its investigation is continuing.

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Coldest Night of the Year another huge success
Posted 24 February 2025

Coldest Night of the Year another huge success

A weekend walk helped to raise money for those experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness. Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) took place Saturday night more than 200 different locations across Canada. In Saint John, the 2K and 5K walk raised more than $81,000 in total, according to CNOY’s website....

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School opening and bus delays due to outages
Posted 24 February 2025

School opening and bus delays due to outages

Widespread power outages on Monday morning are delaying school openings. Donald Young, Nestor Falls and Crossroads Schools will open one hour later than usual. School buses will also be delayed by one hour.

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$62K raised during Coldest Night of the Year
Posted 24 February 2025

$62K raised during Coldest Night of the Year

A weekend walk helped to raise money for those experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness. Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) took place Saturday night more than 200 different locations across Canada. In St. Stephen, the 2K and 5K walk raised more than $62,000 in total, according to CNOY’s...

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$173K raised during Coldest Night of the Year
Posted 24 February 2025

$173K raised during Coldest Night of the Year

A weekend walk helped to raise money for those experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness. Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) took place Saturday night more than 200 different locations across Canada. In Moncton, the 2K and 5K walk raised more than $173,000 in total, according to CNOY’s website....

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Thunder Bay surpasses goal for Coldest Night of the Year
Posted 24 February 2025

Thunder Bay surpasses goal for Coldest Night of the Year

A huge success for the Coldest Night of the Year event in Thunder Bay. Over 400 walked in support of Grace Place on Saturday night. They crushed their goal for 2025, raising over $112, 000. It was the 11th year for the event. Grace Place supports homeless, addicted and less fortunate individuals...

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Halifax councillor says scrapping bridge tolls might jam traffic
Posted 24 February 2025

Halifax councillor says scrapping bridge tolls might jam traffic

It’s been nearly one week since the province announced the bridge tolls were coming down and one councillor is concerned about how it will affect the flow of traffic. David Hendsbee who is on the board of the bridge commission says based on experiences elsewhere, traffic may get a lot heavier on...

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RCMP investigating firefighting incident during response to fatal snowmobile crash
Posted 24 February 2025

RCMP investigating firefighting incident during response to fatal snowmobile crash

A fatal snowmobile crash in the Poison Lake area of Cumberland County is under investigation. First responders, including the Collingwood Volunteer Fire Department, were called to the crash late Friday night. The victim died from his injuries. While on scene, an incident involving a fire truck...

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Lakehead University celebrating 20 years of Research and Innovation Week
Posted 24 February 2025

Lakehead University celebrating 20 years of Research and Innovation Week

Lakehead University is celebrating 20 years of Research and Innovation Week. Over 30 events are planned including public lectures, interactive exhibits, art and music performances, and more. “Lakehead has a deep tradition of research excellence,” explained Vice-President of Research and...

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Three Charged with Murder after fatal shooting in Whitney Pier
Posted 24 February 2025

Three Charged with Murder after fatal shooting in Whitney Pier

A 44-year-old man is dead after a shooting in Whitney Pier early Saturday, with three suspects now facing first-degree murder charges. Cape Breton Regional Police say officers were called to a home in the Shore Road area after reports of gunfire. A man fled the scene, while three others left in...

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