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Second annual ‘Skate for Tate’ sees overwhelming support
Posted 14 February 2025

Second annual ‘Skate for Tate’ sees overwhelming support

The public is invited to share the memory of a special 5-year-old boy. Tate Hughes died in January 2024 after a brief illness. His mom Tahlia Hughes says an annual event called ‘Skate for Tate’ honours the avid hockey player. It’ll be held on Sunday, February 16 from 9 am to noon at the Avenir...

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Man dies in head-on crash on Highway 104
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Posted 14 February 2025

Man dies in head-on crash on Highway 104

An Antigonish County man died in a collision on Highway 104. It happened just before 1 p.m. Thursday in Linwood, as a tractor trailer and a vehicle collided head-on. The man was 55-years-old, he was the driver of the vehicle and died at the scene. The 59-year-old driver of the tractor trailer...

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Man charged with killing 2 boys officially charged
Posted 14 February 2025

Man charged with killing 2 boys officially charged

A man accused of killing two boys in Saint John’s north end has officially been charged. Roman Kamyshnyy, 46, faces two counts of first-degree murder following the Jan. 30 incident. Officers responded to a residence on Skaling Court in Millidgeville around 7 a.m. that day. Inside they found the...

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Complaint against Saint Andrews mayor ‘dismissed’ following third-party investigation
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Posted 14 February 2025

Complaint against Saint Andrews mayor ‘dismissed’ following third-party investigation

A code-of-conduct complaint filed against Mayor Brad Henderson has been dismissed by council following an investigation by a third party During a council meeting, Henderson recused himself as council was presented an investigative report by Jody Carr – the subject of which is not public. The...

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Not much change for fuel prices in N.B.
Posted 14 February 2025

Not much change for fuel prices in N.B.

There are some ups and downs for fuel prices in New Brunswick this week, but they’ll be barely noticed. Diesel users are facing increases this morning with the cost up by 0.6 cents a litre. The maximum for diesel is around $1.95. The maximum for regular self-serve fuel dipped 0.4 cents a litre...

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Bus delays for school districts across N.B.
Posted 14 February 2025

Bus delays for school districts across N.B.

Due to bad road conditions and high winds, several school districts in New Brunswick are experiencing bus delays and closures. School buses in the Anglophone South, Francophone South, and Anglophone East school districts are running one hour late Friday morning. Schools will open at the...

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School closures, delays across N.S. due to weather
Posted 14 February 2025

School closures, delays across N.S. due to weather

Icy and poor road conditions have led to widespread school closures across Nova Scotia. The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE), which includes Digby, Yarmouth, and Shelburne counties, has closed all schools for the day. All schools within the South Shore Regional Centre for...

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N.S. Liberals open to changing natural resources laws at legislature
Posted 13 February 2025

N.S. Liberals open to changing natural resources laws at legislature

The Nova Scotia Liberals are calling on the province to work with all parties when the legislature reconvenes on Friday. Premier Tim Houston has said he would consider removing the ban on fracking and uranium mining to boost the province’s economy and independence in response to to tariff...

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NDP releases northern Ontario platform
Posted 13 February 2025

NDP releases northern Ontario platform

Ontario NDP leader Marit Stiles is rolling out her northern Ontario platform. It includes doubling residency positions at NOSM University, widening Highways 11 and 17, and improving remote airports. Stiles says the platform reflects her commitment to the north. “Our commitment to the north is...

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Scotties ‘gives us a chance to show off our community’: Boshcoff
Posted 13 February 2025

Scotties ‘gives us a chance to show off our community’: Boshcoff

The clock is ticking down to the start of the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. The event taking place at Fort William Gardens kicks off on Friday and is expected to draw a crowd from across the country. “Anybody who underestimates this does not really realize what an amazing feather in our cap...

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