by Brad PerryConnors Bros. is laying off more than 20 per cent of workers at its Blacks Harbour plant. The company announced Thursday that it had given impacted employees a six-week working notice. “We’ve been operating in this community for over 130 years, and this is a heartbreaking decision but it’s...
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by Brad PerryParts of New Brunswick could be in for some significant rainfall on Saturday. A special weather statement is out for southern and eastern regions, including: Acadian Peninsula Fundy National Park Grand Lake and Queens County Kent County Kouchibouguac National Park Miramichi and area Moncton and...
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People in need of a family doctor was the opening topic at the Nova Scotia legislature. Liberal leader Zach Churchill says over 160,000 people are without right now. “ER closures unlike we’ve ever seen before, wait-times have tripled and the government hasn’t even released the latest numbers...
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It’s going to be a very wet weekend. Environment Canada is calling for up to 100 mm of rain for most of the province. The forecaster says it will start Friday night and last until Saturday afternoon. It’s also going to be windy. EC says to watch out for flash flooding and washouts. Rainfall...
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by Brad PerryMounties are searching for a man believed to be armed and dangerous in northeastern New Brunswick. RCMP said Keith Martin was last seen on Diggle Point Road in Esgenoopetitj First Nation, near Neguac. Police issued an emergency alert, saying that he was reported to be carrying weapons with...
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by CJ GoaterA city police investigation into drug trafficking has led to the seizure of several firearms. Officers executed a search warrant at a home on Gertrude Avenue on August 29, as part of an ongoing investigation. Outside of the building officers located and arrested a suspect. The suspect was in...
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by Jacob MooreA Dartmouth woman allegedly forged sick notes and a death certificate to get paid leave and donations from a fundraiser organized by co-workers. The 47-year-old woman now faces more than 50 fraud-related charges, according to a news release from police. Halifax Regional Police got a report on...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay’s baseball team has a new field manager. The Border Cats have announced that Joe Ellison is taking on the role for the 2025 Northwoods League season. The 33-year-old Toronto, native is the 15th manager in franchise history and the second from Canada joining Mike Steed, who guided the...
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by Tim DavidsonA small tornado has been confirmed in northwestern Ontario. The Northern Tornadoes Project confirmed one touched down on August 31st in the area of Marks Lake west of Thunder Bay. It started out as a waterspout on Marks Lake. It then came ashore causing damage as at EFO tornado. It dissipated...
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by Brad PerryIt looks like more good news at New Brunswick fuel pumps heading into the weekend. An industry source says we will see another break in fuel prices this week. Gasoline prices are expected to come down by around two cents per litre on Thursday night. Diesel users will also see a break this week,...
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