by Brad PerryTwo more Liberals have said they will not be putting their names forward to become leader of the federal party. Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne and former B.C. premier Christy Clark made separate announcements on Tuesday. They cited a lack of time for them to mount successful...
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by NewsTwo men have been charged after shots were fired at a home in Beaver Bank. It happened Thursday night at a residence on Danny Road. RCMP say multiple shots were fired from a station wagon, the occupants of the home weren’t injured. Later the vehicle was located on Beaver Bank Road, after a...
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by Tara ClowSeniors are invited to share their input into Moncton’s services and programming. A new resource was added in the 2025 budget year to hire a dedicated community development officer, whose sole purpose would be to focus on seniors and youth. “We want to hear from seniors about the types of...
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Police in Nova Scotia are investigating the theft of some Maud Lewis artwork worth thousands of dollars. Three framed Christmas cards by the beloved Canadian folk artist were reported stolen from a home in Halifax in late November. The 7″ x 5″ cards are matted and framed. Investigators say they...
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by CJ GoaterSol Mamakwa has been nominated as the provincial NDP candidate in Kiiwetinoong. Mamakwa has represented the riding north of Kenora-Rainy River and Thunder Bay-Superior North since 2018 and is currently the deputy leader of the Ontario NDP. “It is an honour to represent Kiiwetinoong at Queen’s...
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The province is making it easier to remember your medical appointments. If you have the ‘YourHealthNS’ app, you can sign up for text messages and push notifications. It applies to most appointments through Nova Scotia Health and the IWK. CEO Scott McKenna says the app helps reduce barriers to...
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by Tara ClowAn investigation is underway by the New Brunswick SPCA into the deaths of four dogs in Kent County. Chief Animal Protection Officer Tony Porter confirmed that the animals were seized from a property on Monday. He couldn’t provide any further details due to the ongoing probe.
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by Alex AllanRenovations have begun at Bannon House, a new facility dedicated to supporting those living with cancer. The Friends of the Moncton Hospital Foundation says the project aims to provide a comprehensive resource hub for cancer patients. Jacqueline Bloom, Manager of Cancer Support, said the...
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by Brad PerryHundreds of mechanics at Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) railway could soon be off the job. Unifor announced Tuesday that members have voted 99 per cent in favour of strike action. The more than 1,200 unionized members work in CPKC’s mechanical shops across the country. “This strike mandate...
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by Tara ClowA legal challenge in New Brunswick ensuring women and those gender diverse have equal abortion access has ended. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association launched the litigation against Regulation 84-20 in 2021. In November, the new Liberal government under Premier Susan Holt, amended the law...
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