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Extreme cold warning in effect
Posted 20 January 2025

Extreme cold warning in effect

The bitterly cold weather is going to continue for the first part of this week. Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for northwestern Ontario. “That’s going to last for the Monday, even Tuesday, particularly along the U.S. border with Minnesota,” said Meteorologist Trudy Kidd....

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Former Deputy PM and Ontario MP announce runs for Liberal Leadership
Posted 19 January 2025

Former Deputy PM and Ontario MP announce runs for Liberal Leadership

Two Canadian Liberal Party members have announced their intentions to run for the leadership of the party. Former Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland and Ontario MP, Karina Gould, both spoke on Sunday about their leadership bids. The Liberal Party has set March 9 as the date to select their...

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Freezing rain, snowfall warnings for parts of N.S.
Posted 19 January 2025

Freezing rain, snowfall warnings for parts of N.S.

A messy mix of weather is expected Sunday night and Monday for parts of the province Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for northern mainland Nova Scotia. Freezing rain is expected to start late Sunday evening and continue until Monday morning, with an estimated duration of...

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Halifax Police investigate suspicious death in Dartmouth
Posted 19 January 2025

Halifax Police investigate suspicious death in Dartmouth

Halifax Regional Police are investigating a suspicious death after an incident that occurred in Dartmouth. Police responded to reports Sunday morning of gunshots fired in the area of Lahey Road and Clarence Street. Officers found a man and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds at the scene and...

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Overnight parking ban declared in Moncton
Posted 19 January 2025

Overnight parking ban declared in Moncton

The City of Moncton has declared an overnight winter parking ban. No on-street parking is allowed anywhere in the city between midnight Sunday night and 7 a.m. Monday. Updates on the overnight winter parking ban are available on the Moncton Alerts Dashboard.

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Eggs recalled due possible Salmonella contamination
Posted 19 January 2025

Eggs recalled due possible Salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled several brands of eggs due to Salmonella contamination. The eggs include those sold under the Compliments and Foremost brand. Consumers are urged not to use, consume or serve the eggs and grocery stores are asked not to sell or distribute the...

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Crash causing major delays at Port Hastings rotary
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Posted 19 January 2025

Crash causing major delays at Port Hastings rotary

No word on what caused a crash at the Port Hastings rotary. Emergency crews are on scene and the crash is causing major traffic congestion. It happened Sunday afternoon just southwest of the Canso Causeway. Expect delays if you are in the area.

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Cannabis NB resumes debit and credit transactions, NB Liquor still cash-only
Posted 18 January 2025

Cannabis NB resumes debit and credit transactions, NB Liquor still cash-only

Cannabis NB has resumed accepting debit and credit transactions following disruptions caused by a recent “potential cyber threat.” However, NB Liquor continues to operate on a cash-only basis. Efforts to resume debit and credit transactions at NB Liquor stores are ongoing. RELATED: NB Liquor,...

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Open house for North End Secondary Plan on Wednesday
Posted 18 January 2025

Open house for North End Secondary Plan on Wednesday

Another opportunity to provide input on the new North End Secondary Plan being developed by the city. An open house discussion will take place at the Nick Nicolle Community Centre on Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. It will be a chance to explore possible options and...

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Province offered suggestions to improve tourism
Posted 17 January 2025

Province offered suggestions to improve tourism

The provincial government is asked to help strengthen its tourism industry. The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) provided a list of suggestions to a legislative committee holding pre-budget meetings. Chief Executive Officer Andrew Sigwert says it includes more marketing dollars....

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