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Family Day: What’s open and closed in Greater Moncton
Posted 16 February 2025

Family Day: What’s open and closed in Greater Moncton

Family Day is a statutory holiday in New Brunswick, which means many places normally open on a weekday will not be. Malls, big-box stores and most grocery stores will be closed. If you need a prescription, some drug stores will be open reduced hours. NB Liquor and Cannabis NB stores will be...

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Family Day: What’s open and closed in Charlotte County
Posted 16 February 2025

Family Day: What’s open and closed in Charlotte County

Family Day is a statutory holiday in New Brunswick, which means many places normally open on a weekday will not be. Malls, big-box stores and most grocery stores will be closed throughout the province. If you need a prescription, some drug stores will be open reduced hours. NB Liquor and...

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Family Day: What’s open and closed in Greater Saint John
Posted 16 February 2025

Family Day: What’s open and closed in Greater Saint John

Family Day is a statutory holiday in New Brunswick, which means many places normally open on a weekday will not be. Malls, big-box stores and most grocery stores will be closed, including the Saint John City Market. If you need a prescription, some drug stores will be open reduced hours. NB...

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Igloo recalls 90-quart coolers over injury hazard
Posted 15 February 2025

Igloo recalls 90-quart coolers over injury hazard

Igloo, a well-known brand of coolers, has announced a recall for its 90-quart Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers, citing a significant risk to consumer safety. The company said the tow handle on these coolers can cause serious injuries, including fingertip amputations and crushing hazards. These...

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Scotties: McCarville looks to rebound after open draw loss
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Posted 15 February 2025

Scotties: McCarville looks to rebound after open draw loss

The hometown favourite staged a comeback after being down 5-1 early, but fell just shy in the opening draw at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay. Saskatchewan beat Northern Ontario 10-6 on Friday night in a tight game. The local team is skipped by Krista McCarville. About 2,500...

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Search underway for missing snowmobilers in Cape Breton
Posted 15 February 2025

Search underway for missing snowmobilers in Cape Breton

Rescue efforts are underway in blizzard-like conditions in Cape Breton Highlands. It is unknown how many are in need of help and reports indicate the individuals were several kilometers off the trail. The situation has been ongoing overnight and resumed on Saturday but conditions are making it...

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Round 2: Another messy storm coming Sunday
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Posted 14 February 2025

Round 2: Another messy storm coming Sunday

Another messy storm is heading our way. The system will arrive Sunday and stretch into Monday morning. The forecast is calling for a mix of snow, ice pellets, freezing rain, and high winds. Weather advisories are in place for several counties in our province. It comes on the heels of a similar...

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Lakers to be promoted along King’s Highway
Posted 14 February 2025

Lakers to be promoted along King’s Highway

Fort Frances town council is allowing the Fort Frances Lakers to hang banners along King’s Highway. The banners will highlight team members. Councillor Steve Maki says it will help promote the club. “It’s not costing us anything. It’s promoting something that’s within the community and hopefully...

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PCs highlight goals in throne speech, denounce environmentalists
Posted 14 February 2025

PCs highlight goals in throne speech, denounce environmentalists

Donald Trump’s attack on our country is front and centre as MLA’s return to the legislature. The first day of the spring sitting also saw a throne speech from Lieutenant Governor Mike Savage that called for unity on resource harvesting but denounced environmental activists, and the province also...

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Leaders promise support for northern Ontario forestry industry
Posted 14 February 2025

Leaders promise support for northern Ontario forestry industry

The party leaders put a northern lens to their platforms during a debate held in North Bay on Friday. Forestry was among the topics raised. PC leader Doug Ford is promising protection to northern Ontario industries, suggesting the forest sector is at ground zero of his fight against the U.S....

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