by Evan TaylorCanada is stepping up to assist California as wildfires ravage the state. Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan announced that 60 firefighters from Alberta and British Columbia are set to deploy as early as Monday. This response follows an official request from the United States, which...
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by Jacob MooreRichmond County may start collecting info on the deer population, a move that could let hunters kill more of them. Warden Lois Landry says they have a significant problem in some areas. “What we’re seeing when there’s too many deer is that they are all over the road. As the deer population...
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Clare’s health centre expansion is nearing completion. The municipality says primary care providers have moved into the main floor of the extension. That includes five new medical offices with exam rooms, a resident classroom and more. The Health Centre will be able to house 12 physicians, a...
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by Brad PerryIt was a record-breaking year for housing permits in Dieppe, according to city officials. The city approved nearly 1,200 new housing units for construction over the past year. Mayor Yvon Lapierre said the city is strategically positioning itself to address its housing issues and needs. “Our new...
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by Brad PerryA major overhaul of Saint John’s zoning bylaw is expected to be voted on by council on Monday night. The proposed changes are meant to provide a much-needed boost to the housing supply throughout the city. Among the changes brought forward by city staff in the past few months include;...
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by Alex AllanThe HubCap Comedy Festival is marking a funny bone milestone with its 25th anniversary. The festival is bringing laughter to Greater Moncton once again this winter. Robert Gallant, the general manager of the HubCap Comedy Festival, has been with the event for 23 of its 25 years. “Nothing warms...
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by Alex AllanFor many, Friday the 13 is a day to be wary of, but for Mariette Cleven of Maugerville, it was a day of unbelievable luck. Cleven won $675,000 on a Set for Life scratch ticket she bought on Friday, December 13. Cleven said she was stunned when she discovered her win and immediately shared the...
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by Evan TaylorFormer Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor Mark Carney is set to officially announce his candidacy for the Liberal Party leadership, aiming to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, according to multiple news outlets, including CBC News. The announcement is expected to come late this...
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Four straight losses for the Yarmouth Mariners. They fell 4-3 to the division-leading Summerside Western Capitals Sunday at Mariners Centre in a back-and-forth contest. The Caps found the game winner with about three minutes left in the third period, Keefe Marshall scored twice for Yarmouth and...
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by Brad PerryFour new officers have been welcomed to the ranks of the Saint John Police Force. A swearing-in ceremony for the new constables took place at police headquarters on Friday. Benjamin Cannon, Arjun Chauhan, Owen Lohnes and Carlo Mariano begin their duties effective immediately. “These young men...
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