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Wind warning for Inverness County
Posted 5 February 2025

Wind warning for Inverness County

A wind warning for Inverness County north of Mabou. Environment Canada says gusts could reach 100 km/h from Margaree Harbour to Bay St Lawrence It will start Thursday overnight and continue into early Friday morning. Be prepared to watch your driving. Continue to monitor for alerts.

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Thunder Bay’s police service board re-elects chair, vice-chair
Posted 5 February 2025

Thunder Bay’s police service board re-elects chair, vice-chair

No changes at the top for Thunder Bay’s police services board. Chair Karen Machado and Vice Chair Denise Baxter were re-elected for a one-year term at the January 28 board meeting. The pair were first appointed in 2023. Machado was appointed to the board by the province, while Baxter was...

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TSB releases report into fatal Fredericton-area plane crash
Posted 5 February 2025

TSB releases report into fatal Fredericton-area plane crash

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says a fatal plane crash near Fredericton last summer was “not survivable.” Officials with the federal agency released their investigation report into the incident on Wednesday. An ultralight aircraft nose-dived into a cornfield in Burtts Corner on the...

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Lumberjacks clinch playoff spot
Posted 5 February 2025

Lumberjacks clinch playoff spot

The South Shore Lumberjacks have officially secured their spot in the upcoming playoffs, currently sitting in 4th place with a 13-12-2 record and 28 points. With only three regular season games left, the Jacks are looking to finish strong, as they’re only 2 points behind the Sackville Blazers,...

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HRM man arrested for assault, weapons in Shelburne
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Posted 5 February 2025

HRM man arrested for assault, weapons in Shelburne

A man from the HRM is facing 21 charges after an incident in Shelburne. Last month, there was an assault at a home in Shelburne, but the suspect got away before RCMP arrived. On Monday, the man barricaded himself inside a residence on Parr Street, neighbours were evacuated. The 28-year-old from...

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Section of Chartersville Road to be closed on February 6
Posted 5 February 2025

Section of Chartersville Road to be closed on February 6

Motorists travelling in Dieppe, take note. Chartersville Road, between Bahama and Skyline streets, will be completely closed to traffic on Thursday, February 6. Detours will be in place. NB Power will be doing maintenance work.

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Forest products added to N.S. loyal program
Posted 5 February 2025

Forest products added to N.S. loyal program

It will be easier to pick out what forest products are made here at home when they are added to the Nova Scotia Loyal program. Minister of Natural Resources, Tory Rushton says, the province wants to make it clear when buying local. “That’s why we’re adding Nova Scotia Loyal branding, so...

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Another apartment building proposed for Ryan Road
Posted 5 February 2025

Another apartment building proposed for Ryan Road

Mixed reaction from Moncton City Council during a rezoning application for a parcel of land at 358 Ryan Road. An introduction was delivered by Urban Planner Dylan Geldart during Monday night’s City Council meeting. Diallo Development obtained approval from the City in February 2024 to rezone the...

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Keewatin-Patricia will now offer resources to Shibogama community schools
Posted 5 February 2025

Keewatin-Patricia will now offer resources to Shibogama community schools

The Keewatin-Patricia school board will now work with students living in Shibogama First Nations communities. The development is part of the new memorandum of understanding signed by the board and the Shibogama council, according to a news release. The agreement would help students at First...

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Port of Halifax receives $25M from Ottawa to improve operations
Posted 5 February 2025

Port of Halifax receives $25M from Ottawa to improve operations

A $25 million investment from the federal government to the Port of Halifax to help improve the supply chain and environmental sustainability. Transport Minister Anita Anand made the announcement in Halifax, Wednesday morning, Twenty-two million is to help speed of development of the...

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