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Trudeau hosting economic summit to tackle tariffs, trade and U.S. relations
Posted 6 February 2025

Trudeau hosting economic summit to tackle tariffs, trade and U.S. relations

The Prime Minister is hosting an economic summit to deal with the U.S. tariff threat. Justin Trudeau will invite members of the Council on Canada-U.S. Relations to Toronto tomorrow, according to a news release from the Prime Minister’s Office. The goal is to bring together leaders in trade,...

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School bus, car collide in the Kennebecasis Valley
Posted 6 February 2025

School bus, car collide in the Kennebecasis Valley

No injuries were reported after a collision between a school bus and a car in the Kennebecasis Valley. The Kennebecasis Regional Police Force said it happened on Hampton Road at around 8:50 a.m. Thursday. Two students were on board the bus at the time of the crash, Const. Troy MacIntosh said in...

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RCMP search for 2 men reported to be carrying weapons
Posted 6 February 2025

RCMP search for 2 men reported to be carrying weapons

Mounties are searching for two people reported to be carrying weapons in Berry Mills, near Moncton. RCMP issued an emergency alert around 7:30 a.m. Thursday as they search for the two men. One has been identified as Léo Carrier, 50, while the other person’s identity is unknown. Carrier is...

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10 years in prison for man who shot Riverview teacher
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Posted 6 February 2025

10 years in prison for man who shot Riverview teacher

The man who shot and injured a Riverview teacher more than four years ago will spend 10 years in prison. Janson Bryan Baker was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty during his trial, according to media reports. The sentence was a joint recommendation made by both the Crown and the defence....

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Junior curlers compete for nationals in Saint Andrews
Posted 6 February 2025

Junior curlers compete for nationals in Saint Andrews

The stage is set for the 2025 New Brunswick Junior Curling Championships in Saint Andrews. Matches start at 10:30 a.m. Thursday and continue through Snuday. The event will see top junior curling teams from across the province compete for the opportunity to represent New Brunswick at the Canadian...

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CN reopens rail line in Emo
Posted 5 February 2025

CN reopens rail line in Emo

CN says rail traffic is moving again through the Rainy River District. A derailment Tuesday morning in the west end of Emo forced a temporary halt to services. Fourteen rail cars loaded with potash left the tracks. “CN crews worked throughout the night to safely clear the site and will remain in...

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Trade tariffs put on backburner in provincial election
Posted 5 February 2025

Trade tariffs put on backburner in provincial election

After focusing on the U.S. tariffs for much of the provincial election campaign’s first week, PC leader Doug Ford made transportation-related announcements in Pickering. He says a temporary cut in gasoline taxes will be made permanent upon returning to office. He also plans to ban toll roads on...

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Air passenger growth continues to rebound in Saint John
Posted 5 February 2025

Air passenger growth continues to rebound in Saint John

The Saint John Airport continues to see passenger growth after major drops during the pandemic. Around 180,000 passengers flew through YSJ in 2024, according to a spokesperson for the airport. Lori Carle, the manager of marketing, public and corporate relations, said that was up from 175,000 in...

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Feds looking for strategies to handle U.S. tariff threat
Posted 5 February 2025

Feds looking for strategies to handle U.S. tariff threat

The federal finance minister is looking for strategies to deal with the U.S. tariff threat. According to the CBC, Dominic LeBlanc sent a memo to other ministers, asking for help on the relationship our country has with the U.S. Details are few, but LeBlanc says he is only willing to put money...

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Details on possible Liverpool pulp mill expected in March
Posted 5 February 2025

Details on possible Liverpool pulp mill expected in March

Domtar is nearing the final stages of its feasibility study for a potential new pulp mill in Liverpool, Nova Scotia. The company, working in collaboration with the province, expects to make a public announcement in the first quarter of 2025, ahead of a court hearing in March. The decision to...

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