by Brad PerryA Middle Musquodoboit, N.S., man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing from police in a stolen pickup truck in Shediac, N.B. New Brunswick RCMP say they were made aware of the stolen vehicle from their Nova Scotia counterparts around 8 p.m. Thursday. The Ford F150, allegedly taken from the...
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by Tim DavidsonFive days of negotiations between the Ontario Nurses Association and the Ontario Hospital Association have failed to produce an agreement. The ONA says this is the first time in 14 years they have negotiated a deal with the OHA. The union says the deal presented by the OHA would have...
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The 2024 Nova Scotia Stampede in Colchester County is riding high on new figures. Featuring a professional rodeo, entertainment and vendors, it took place last September in Truro and Bible Hill. An economic impact assessment by Sport Tourism Canada says the inaugural event attracted more than...
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by NewsCrews are responding to a crash on Highway 103 in Lunenburg County. It happened at Exit 16 at the Hirtle Road and Camperdown School Road intersection. Reports indicate it involves one vehicle. It’s not clear if anyone is hurt.
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Are you interested in helping police solve crimes? Yarmouth Town RCMP are starting a ‘Citizens on Patrol’ program. It’s a group of volunteers that provide an extra set of eyes and ears for their local detachment. Cst. James Klyszejko says they’ve had a lot of interest. “We’re going to hit the...
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You’ll have another option for cross-border travel this summer. Halifax Stanfield has announced JetBlue will offer daily non-stop flights to and from Boston starting in June. In a release, the president & CEO of the Halifax International Airport Authority, Joyce Carter, states they’re...
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by Brad PerryThree people are facing charges after police say an NB Power property was broke into in Sussex. RCMP officers responded to a break and enter in progress at the property shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday. A man was seen fleeing on foot and a van with two people inside was located behind the building....
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When can we expect a provincial plan on violence in schools? The province has been working a new ‘Code of Conduct’ for students. New education minister Brendan Maguire gave an update Thursday. “That’s due in March. I expect that to be out and available to staff, teachers, students, the public...
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by Tara ClowMoncton has found a way to help you forget about the cold temps. PolarFest returns for its third year. It’ll be held February 15 to 17 at Centennial Park. New this year, a Geomatrix fire show and community weaving project led by artist Mélanie Paulin. Returning activities include sliding hill...
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by CJ GoaterDelegates from municipalities across the region are preparing for the Rurual Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference. In Thunder Bay, the city and the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (TBDSSAB) are both sending a delegation. ROMA is an opportunity for...
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