The Municipality of Inverness County main office in Port Hood is closed to the public Tuesday. According to release, the closure is due to a water repair issue. Services remain available online at invernesscounty.ca or by calling 902-787-2274.
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by Jacob MooreThe Nova Scotia Liberals want to make public transit free for everyone in the province. Leader Zach Churchill promised to implement the policy if the party wins the next provincial election. “Making public transit free in Nova Scotia isn’t just about getting from point A to point B. It’s about...
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As Air Canada’s pilots approach a possible strike, it appears the feds are hesitant to intervene. Reuters reports that according to its source, “the government is reluctant to force pilots back to work if they strike.” This comes after Ottawa recently stepped in to end a work stoppage at CN and...
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by Brad PerryA couple of New Brunswick communities will be showcased to the whole country on Tuesday night. Miramichi and Neguac will be featured on the latest episode of the reality competition show The Amazing Race Canada. It is the semifinal episode with five teams still in the running for the top prize,...
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by Brad PerryOne person has died and another has been arrested following a collision in Charlotte County. First responders were called to the scene on Route 170 in Oak Bay at around 5:20 a.m. Sunday. RCMP said a 36-year-old man from St. Stephen was struck by a vehicle and died at the scene from his injuries....
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by Brad PerryGrand Manan once again has its own dedicated air ambulance for the first time in nearly two years. A new aircraft based on the island officially went into service over the Labour Day long weekend. Ambulance New Brunswick recently signed a contract with Voyageur Aviation, which operates the...
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The lieutenant governor has recognized Isle Madame for its power, strength and diversity. His Honour Arthur J. LeBlanc presented the Lieutenant Governor’s Community Spirit Award at the D’Escousse Civic Improvement Society Hall on Saturday. Isle Madame was one of four communities in Nova Scotia...
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by Brad PerryA three-storey apartment building in Riverview has been damaged by fire. First responders were called to Pine Glen Road around 8:50 p.m. Monday. Chief Robin True said the first crews on the scene found heavy fire on a second-floor balcony. The fire was already extending up the exterior of the...
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Many are donating to the family of Matthew Gaudreau. A GoFundMe account says over $530,000 has been raised to pay for funeral expenses and to help his pregnant wife Madeline. Gaudreau and his brother, Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau were killed last week as they were struck by a drunk driver...
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by Brad PerryThousands of students in New Brunswick will spend more time in the classroom this year. The school day for kindergarten to Grade 2 students has been extended by one hour. As a result, the province’s youngest students will now have the same dismissal time as those in Grades 3 to 8. Derek O’Brien,...
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