by Alex AllanReal estate market conditions in New Brunswick remained strong in December, according to new figures. The New Brunswick Real Estate Board reported 552 home sales during the month, an increase of nearly 31 per cent year over year. At the local level, home sales activity posted increases across...
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by Caitlin SnowTwo people have been sent to hospital after a house fire in Dartmouth, according to multiple reports. A spokesperson from the Halifax Fire Department says the home was fully engulfed when they arrived 1 p.m., but it is now under control There is no risk to the surrounding community as crews...
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by Tara ClowA Moncton tradition has come to an end. The Victoria Park Craft Fair would have been celebrating its 43rd year in 2025, but organizers have decided to discontinue hosting it. A post to social media states the decision was made after much deliberation and conversation. It also thanks the City of...
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by Tara ClowNew Brunswick’s Green Party Leader, and member of the Standing Committee on Official Languages, wants reassurances that nursing home residents can receive care in their preferred language. David Coon has penned a letter to the Chair of the Official Languages Committee Benoit Bourque. He says...
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An open house on the new Roseway Manor. MacLeod Cares is hosting the session on Thursday, January 30 at the Shelburne Community Centre. It will give the public a chance to learn more about the project and ask questions. The company is also expected to talk about job offers available in the new...
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by Tim DavidsonA new survey shows there is about 500 homeless people in the Kenora District. 344 paper surveys were filled out and 156 people were observed to be homeless in October during the one-day, point-in-time count. The survey was conducted over 10 days. On day for each community in the Kenora...
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Some people are going to lose power for an hour this afternoon. Nova Scotia Power says a planned outage is taking place in the Crescent Beach area for about 130 customers. It will also affect some customers on Bush Island and Lahave Island. The outage is expected to start between 2 and 6 p.m....
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by Brad PerryThe Saint John Police Force is once again searching for a new deputy chief. Honey Dwyer retired in August, a spokesperson confirmed to our newsroom. Dwyer, who was sworn in as deputy chief in July 2022, was only in the role for about two years. Officials said she was the highest-ranking female...
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by Caitlin SnowIf you are a senior on a low income, you’re about to receive more money on your income tax refund. The province says nearly 1,000 who receive the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), are also eligible for the province’s GIS provincial tax refund program. Due to a rising population, this...
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A former Yarmouth MLA has been given a King Charles III Coronation medal. Zach Churchill was a provincial politician from 2010 until November’s election. He became Liberal leader, and also served as minister in key roles like education and health under the McNeil government. Current NDP leader...
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