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Canada-wide warrant issued for convicted armed robber
Posted 7 February 2025

Canada-wide warrant issued for convicted armed robber

Saint John police are asking for help to locate a convicted armed robber wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. Dylan McNamara, 26, is wanted for breaching the conditions of his statutory release, according to police. He allegedly failed to return to the community correctional centre in Saint John as...

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‘Bolsters our ability to do more’: New ladder fire truck arrives in Saint Andrews
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Posted 7 February 2025

‘Bolsters our ability to do more’: New ladder fire truck arrives in Saint Andrews

The long-awaited ladder fire truck has arrived in Saint Andrews. The municipal council in Saint Andrews viewed the truck, which extends about 100 feet, as a significant priority. Crews, mainly volunteers, have spent three days training on the truck, which cost the municipality around $1.5...

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Fishing boat capsized near Halifax, three recovered, one missing
Posted 7 February 2025

Fishing boat capsized near Halifax, three recovered, one missing

A fishing boat capsized off the coast of Halifax around 10 p.m. Thursday night. Len Hickey, spokesperson for the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, says they have recovered three fishers from the boat, one of whom was unconscious. He says they are still looking for a third person as search and...

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Two significant power outages in Halifax Friday morning
Posted 7 February 2025

Two significant power outages in Halifax Friday morning

Two neighbourhoods are in the dark due to power outages this morning. About 1600 customers are affected by an outage in Highfield Park because of a car vehicle accident. Nova Scotia Power says the electricity stopped at about 5:40 a.m. and it should return by 8:45 a.m. Another 1600 customers are...

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School buses running on 1-hour delay
Posted 7 February 2025

School buses running on 1-hour delay

Many students in southern New Brunswick will have a later start to their day on Friday. All buses in the Anglophone South School District are running on a one-hour delay. It is a similar story for Francophone South School District buses in the Saint John and Quispamsis regions. Crews are...

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N.B. receives $2.5M towards affordable housing
Posted 7 February 2025

N.B. receives $2.5M towards affordable housing

Kaléidoscope Social Impact (KSI) has secured a $2.5 million investment from the federal government’s Social Finance Fund (SFF). This funding is aiming to help with affordable housing projects across New Brunswick. The organization said they provide loans up to $400,000 through its KSI Social...

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Resignation leaves vacant seat on Memramcook council
Posted 7 February 2025

Resignation leaves vacant seat on Memramcook council

A member of Memramcook council has stepped down for personal reasons. A special meeting was held on Tuesday to accept the resignation of Councillor Carole Duguay. “Since her election in 2021, Councillor Duguay has represented the interests of Memramcook residents with passion, integrity and...

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Gasoline prices up, diesel prices down in N.B.
Posted 7 February 2025

Gasoline prices up, diesel prices down in N.B.

There is mixed news at the fuel pumps after the weekly setting by the provincial regulator. Gasoline prices rose by just over one cent on Thursday night. Regular self-serve is now selling for a maximum of $1.68 per litre. Diesel prices fell by around two cents to a new maximum of $1.95 per...

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Bonnie Crombie promises healthcare, housing, affordability improvements in visit to northwestern Ontario
Posted 6 February 2025

Bonnie Crombie promises healthcare, housing, affordability improvements in visit to northwestern Ontario

The Ontario Liberal Leader was in Thunder Bay on Thursday to officially open the Thunder Bay Ontario Liberals Campaign Office. Bonnie Crombie delivered her campaign goals for the province and the region. She plans on focusing her attention on healthcare, housing, and the cost of living. “We know...

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Women’s Hockey: U.S. defeats Canada 2-1 in shootout in Halifax
Posted 6 February 2025

Women’s Hockey: U.S. defeats Canada 2-1 in shootout in Halifax

The United States defeated Canada 2-1 in a shootout in the fourth game of their women’s hockey Rivalry Series in Halifax. Kelly Pannek had the shootout winner for the Americans, who tied the series at two games a piece. American captain Hilary Knight opened the scoring in the first period. It...

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