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Gun fired during Berry Mills home invasion: RCMP
Posted 10 January 2025

Gun fired during Berry Mills home invasion: RCMP

RCMP are looking for a suspect after a gun was fired during a home invasion in Berry Mills. Police rushed to the scene at a home on McFarlane Road shortly before 2 a.m. on Jan. 4. “An individual forcibly gained entry to the residence by breaking the door window with a hammer,” police said in a...

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Teen accused of stealing vehicle from Moncton dealership
Posted 10 January 2025

Teen accused of stealing vehicle from Moncton dealership

A teen has been charged after a vehicle was stolen from inside an automotive dealership in Moncton. RCMP said they received a report of a break-in and theft at the Main Street business on Wednesday. The suspect allegedly broke a window to get inside the business, stole a vehicle and drove it...

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New mill wind farm will benefit all quad counties, says Richmond warden
Posted 10 January 2025

New mill wind farm will benefit all quad counties, says Richmond warden

The warden of Richmond County says the paper mill’s new windfarm will benefit each of the quad counties. The Port Hawkesbury Paper mill just reached their funding goal, thanks to a federal loan of more $224 million dollars. Warden Lois Landry says a boost to business in one county is good for...

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Police for Wabaseemoong suspect
Posted 6 September 2024

Police for Wabaseemoong suspect

The Treaty #3 Police are actively searching for a Wabaseemoong resident. 44-year-old Harvey Fisher is wanted on a number of charges. He’s described as having dark brown hair, brown eyes, facial hair and a small birth mark on his chin. Anyone who knows of his whereabouts is asked not to approach...

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N.B. reaches tentative deal with school support staff
Posted 6 September 2024

N.B. reaches tentative deal with school support staff

The province announced Friday that it has negotiated a tentative collective agreement with the union representing school support service professionals. The New Brunswick Union includes more than 460 members such as school psychologists, social workers, speech-language pathologists, and behaviour...

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Treasure Exchange Day returns
Posted 6 September 2024

Treasure Exchange Day returns

You have an opportunity coming up to enjoy some fresh air and find some free stuff. Thunder Bay’s annual Treasure Exchange Days are back. Exchange days provide citizens with an opportunity to get rid of used items that are still in good condition. The event is kicking off on Friday at 5:00 p.m....

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Muskies remembering long-time coach
Posted 6 September 2024

Muskies remembering long-time coach

The Fort Frances Muskies football team is dedicating their year’s season in the Winnipeg High School Football League in honour of a long-time coach. Dave Montgomery passed away suddenly last November. Montgomery coached the Muskies for several years, guiding the team to a NWOSSA championship in...

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Codiac Transpo working to address Green Line delays
Posted 6 September 2024

Codiac Transpo working to address Green Line delays

Recent changes for Codiac Transpo are causing headaches for some commuters in Moncton. The transit agency made a series of service adjustments that took effect this past Sunday. But changes that have people taking the most are the ones made to the 51 Green Line. The route was extended further...

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St. Stephen grad wins $100K scholarship
Posted 6 September 2024

St. Stephen grad wins $100K scholarship

Benjamin Bilsky will have very little — if any — student debt when he graduates from the University of New Brunswick. The St. Stephen High School graduate has received the $100,000 Schulich Leader Scholarship, the university announced recently. He is entering the bachelor of computer science...

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Unemployment rate up in August
Posted 6 September 2024

Unemployment rate up in August

Unemployment is up in our country. StatsCan says the rate rose to 6.6 percent in August, after holding steady in July. It’s the highest rate since May 2017, outside of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unemployment is up 1.5 percentage points since April of last year. There were 1.5 million people without...

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