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RCMP officer charged with break and enter in Sydney
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Posted 20 February 2025

RCMP officer charged with break and enter in Sydney

An RCMP officer has been charged with break and enter and mischief. It happened in Sydney in December, in relation to incidents that involved a man known to the Constable. She has been placed on administrative duties. The Serious Incident Response Team says she will be in court in Sydney on...

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‘Coldest Night of the Year’ to fundraise for SHYFT in Yarmouth
Posted 20 February 2025

‘Coldest Night of the Year’ to fundraise for SHYFT in Yarmouth

It’s a chance to help youth who need a home. The ‘Coldest Night of the Year’ fundraiser is happening in Yarmouth for the seventh straight year. This Saturday, over 40 people on 12 different teams will walk, as they collect donations toward a $20,000 goal. The money goes to SHYFT Youth Services,...

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Thousands without power in Saint John region
Posted 20 February 2025

Thousands without power in Saint John region

Nearly 17,000 homes and businesses in the Saint John region are currently without electricity. Saint John Energy is reporting around 5,700 customers impacted on the east side of the city. “Crews are on route to investigate with no estimated restoration time yet,” the utility said in a social...

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Walkers needed to support youth during ‘Coldest Night of the Year’
Posted 20 February 2025

Walkers needed to support youth during ‘Coldest Night of the Year’

An event that greatly benefits homeless youth in our community. The 12th Coldest Night of the Year event in Moncton will be held on Saturday, February 22. It’s a family-friendly fundraising walk that is held in 207 communities across the country, raising money for different charities that...

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RCMP detachment planned for Salisbury region
Posted 20 February 2025

RCMP detachment planned for Salisbury region

The RCMP has confirmed a new detachment for the Salisbury region. In a statement, Corporal Hans Ouellette says they are currently in the tender process for the construction of a new Southeast detachment. “The plan is to group several local office spaces including the Caledonia RCMP detachment...

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P.E.I. Premier Dennis King announces resignation
Posted 20 February 2025

P.E.I. Premier Dennis King announces resignation

The premier of Prince Edward Island is stepping down. Dennis King made the announcement on Thursday afternoon. His resignation as premier and Progressive Conservative leader will take effect on Friday. An interim leader and premier is expected to be announced later on Thursday. King has served...

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Charges laid against couple accused of defrauding hundreds of Canadians
Posted 20 February 2025

Charges laid against couple accused of defrauding hundreds of Canadians

The federal police have laid charges against two Toronto residents following a major cybercrime investigation. According to the RCMP hundreds of Canadian victims have been defrauded out of millions of dollars. The couple is believed to have used technology that allowed them to conceal their...

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Fatal collision in April of last year results in charges
Posted 20 February 2025

Fatal collision in April of last year results in charges

A 42-year-old woman from the Wabaseemoong Independent Nation has been charged in connection with a fatal collision almost a year ago. The accident took place on Highway 525 around 1 pm on April 13th and involved an SUV. Two people were pronounced dead at the scene in the single vehicle accident...

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Push for Project 1010 seniors centre to Moncton City Council
Posted 20 February 2025

Push for Project 1010 seniors centre to Moncton City Council

A continued push for a dedicated seniors centre. Spokesperson Dennis Cochrane addressed Moncton City Council this week, to continue raising awareness of the need for a place where anyone over the age of 50 can go. “We’ve developed a business plan. We formed a volunteer ad hoc committee of...

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Break expected at N.B. fuel pumps
Posted 20 February 2025

Break expected at N.B. fuel pumps

It looks like New Brunswickers will see a small break at the fuel pumps this week, according to an industry source. Maximum prices for regular gasoline and diesel are both expected to fall by just under one cent per litre on Thursday night. Currently, New Brunswickers are paying a maximum of...

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