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2 arrested after man seriously hurt in Fredericton assault
Posted 24 February 2025

2 arrested after man seriously hurt in Fredericton assault

A man was sent to the hospital with serious injuries after an alleged assault in Fredericton. Police said officers received a 911 call from the city’s north side around 8:30 p.m. Thursday. They arrived on the scene to find a 58-year-old man suffering from serious injuries. He was rushed to the...

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UNB launches supply chain accreditation for MBA program
Posted 24 February 2025

UNB launches supply chain accreditation for MBA program

It is described as a first-of-its-kind accreditation for a Master of Business Administration program in Canada. The University of New Brunswick has partnered with Supply Chain Canada to introduce a supply chain accreditation. Students pursuing their MBA at the Saint John campus can also fulfill...

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UNB Saint John gears up to host basketball championships
Posted 24 February 2025

UNB Saint John gears up to host basketball championships

Some of Atlantic Canada’s top university basketball players are heading to Saint John. UNB Saint John is gearing up to host the ACAA basketball championships this weekend. It is the first time the university has hosted the league championships in several years. Paul Vaughan, the head coach of...

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N.B. fire department offers drone course for first responders
Posted 24 February 2025

N.B. fire department offers drone course for first responders

A New Brunswick firefighter wants to see more public safety agencies throughout the province launch their own drone programs. The Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department (KVFD) is holding a four-day first responder training course in Rothesay from March 17 to 20. Nick Arsenault is a senior...

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Homan wins 5th Scotties title in Thunder Bay
Posted 23 February 2025

Homan wins 5th Scotties title in Thunder Bay

Rachel Homan is a five-time Scotties Tournament of Hearts champion. Homan and Team Canada defeated Kerri Einarson and Team Manitoba 6-1 in the final Sunday night in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Fort William Gardens was sold out for the match, over 3,400 were in attendance. Homan’s team from Ontario...

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Child, 6, stabbed in downtown Halifax
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Posted 23 February 2025

Child, 6, stabbed in downtown Halifax

A six-year-old child is in the IWK with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed multiple times in downtown Halifax. Police say it happened around 1:20 p.m., Sunday on Barrington Street. The suspect, a 19-year-old woman was arrested at the scene for aggravated assault. It is believed the...

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Boil water advisory issued to the west part of Kenora
Posted 23 February 2025

Boil water advisory issued to the west part of Kenora

A boil water advisory has been put into place for the Norman area and Keewatin. The city says a significant water main break took place Sunday afternoon at Norman Drive. Highway 17 west and Darlington Drive are also included in the Boil Water Advisory. Keewatin residents are asked to minimize...

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Man dies in Halifax Police custody
Posted 23 February 2025

Man dies in Halifax Police custody

A man died in Halifax Police custody. The 25-year-old was going through a mental health crisis Saturday night in Fairview. When police arrived, the man got aggressive and was tased, he was then put in handcuffs and an ambulance was called. Police say the man’s condition got worse in custody,...

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OPP arrest a suspect in Sioux Lookout robbery
Posted 22 February 2025

OPP arrest a suspect in Sioux Lookout robbery

The Sioux Lookout OPP have arrested a suspect in connection to a robbery. Police were called out Friday evening around 7:00 to a grocery store on Queen Street to a report of a stick-up. Upon arrival, officers located a suspect nearby. During their interaction, the OPP dispatched an ARWEN or...

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Pope Francis in critical condition in hospital – Vatican
Posted 22 February 2025

Pope Francis in critical condition in hospital – Vatican

Pope Francis is in critical condition. The Vatican says the 88-year-old had a prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis’ early Saturday. The Holy Father was admitted to hospital with pneumonia and a lung infection last week. The Vatican adds that the Pope remains alert, and spent the day in an...

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