by Brad PerryNew Brunswick’s 33rd lieutenant-governor has officially been sworn in. An installation ceremony for Louise Imbeault was held Wednesday afternoon. The journalist and women’s rights advocate was appointed by the prime minister in November. “As a proud New Brunswicker and Acadian, it is an...
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by NewsA youth has been charged after a weapons complaint at Musquodoboit Rural High School. On Monday, the accused arrived at the school with an airsoft pistol, then shot another youth in the hand. Later the weapon was brandished at another youth inside the school. The accused was confronted and then...
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by CJ GoaterDawson Road (Highway 102) has re-opened after a collision closed the roadway. The incident was first reported by Ontario511 just after 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The road was re-opened around 2:15 p.m.
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by NewsSaint Andrews council is implementing a policy to help people seeking financial assistance for their water bills. Chief Administrative Officer Chris Spear said the town staff re-checked the data, which showed that a small number of households saw spikes in their water bills, some increasing by...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Kenora Rotary Club made its annual Dream Vacation draw Tuesday night. A total of 10 vacation packages were drawn. Tickets were $100 dollars and all the profits from this fundraiser stays in the Kenora area in support of Rotary projects. The winners are: Draw Winner Destination 1 Steven...
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by Tara ClowSalvus Clinic continues to meet the needs of those who are vulnerable in the Moncton community. They were established in 2007 and their mission is to provide access to primary healthcare, housing support and service navigation to those who are surviving and experiencing barriers related to...
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by Tara ClowA drug investigation in Oromocto First Nation has led to arrests. RCMP searched a Waasis Road home on January 16 and seized what was believed to be cocaine, meth, prescription meds, drug paraphernalia and cash. An investigation into drug trafficking in the community began a week before that....
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by CJ GoaterHighway 17 is closed in both directions in Wawa. The OPP is advising motorists to avoid any unnecessary travel as driving conditions are deteriorating. Environment Canada has put a weather advisory and warnings in place along much of the Superior north shore. Snow and reduced visibility is...
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by CJ GoaterA house on Syndicate Avenue North was damaged in an early morning fire. Fire Rescue was sent to the home just before 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday. When they arrived they found smoke coming from the main floor and flames from a bedroom window at the back of the building. Firefighters attacked the flames...
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by Tara ClowA seizure of more than 835 kilograms of cocaine by Toronto Police, estimated with a street value of around $83 million. Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw says it’s the largest seizure of cocaine in the history of the force. “We know these drugs travelled from Mexico over the United States’...
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