by Jacob MooreNova Scotia’s opposition leader says people need to know what the province will do if the incoming U.S. President follows through on his tariff threats. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to put a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian exports. NDP leader Claudia Chender said Nova Scotians...
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by Tim DavidsonYou might have a tough time getting to Winnipeg this afternoon. A blizzard warning has been issued for southern Manitoba, and a number of highways have been closed. That includes Highway 1 from Hadashville into Winnipeg. An emergency alert has been issued, and travel is not recommended. Manitoba...
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by Alex AllanBuilding permits dropped 20 per cent in Moncton in 2024 compared to 2023, according to the city’s latest release. The city issued $270 million in building permits last year, down from $341 million in 2023. Residential development led the year’s activity with $150.7 million across 449 permits,...
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by Randy ThomsA new advisory committee focused on Canada-U.S. relations is meeting today for the first time. The Prime Minister appointed the 18-member panel that includes former political leaders sitting alongside representatives from business, industry and labour. Justin Trudeau addressed the group at its...
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by Jacob MooreHalifax police and the RCMP are warning people of a chimney and roofing repair scam. Police say they received 4 calls about the scam between Jan. 5th and 10th, according to a news release. A group of four men were allegedly going door-to-door and offering to repair chimneys. Some homeowners paid...
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by Brad PerryA significant winter storm could bring heavy snow to New Brunswick early next week. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for much of the province. Snow is expected to begin Sunday night and continue throughout the day Monday. Forecasters said more than 25 centimetres is...
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by Brad PerryA sales accelerator program at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John has received additional funding to help support its growth. The Axis Accelerator is getting $248,000 in federal funding through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, officials announced Friday. It will allow for an...
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by Randy ThomsThe provincial government has begun issuing rebate cheques to every resident in Ontario. The $200 rebate is to help residents cope with the high cost of living, which the province says has been caused by the federal carbon tax and high interest rates. “With Ontario families struggling due to the...
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by Randy ThomsOntario is simplifying the steps seniors 80 and over must take to renew their driver’s license. The requirement to complete vision and cognitive screenings will now be done at select ServiceOntario Centres on the day they renew. Currently, drivers aged 80 and over must visit a separate location...
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by Evan TaylorA coordinated search effort in New Canada led to the safe recovery of a missing youth on January 16. Lunenburg District RCMP, with the assistance of RCMP Police Dog Services, local fire departments, and Emergency Health Services (EHS), responded to the report at approximately 5:55 p.m. The...
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