by CJ GoaterA Fort Frances resident is facing charges following a serious collision earlier this year. On January 6, the OPP responded to a serious collision on Highway 102 near Sistonens Corner between a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle. The passenger of the car was ultimately treated for life-altering...
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by Brad PerryA brand new community centre is being eyed for the Rural Community of Fundy Shores, west of Saint John. The municipality announced this week it has secured land at Route 175 and Route 790 in Lepreau. Mayor Denny Cogswell said the idea for a community centre stemmed from engagement sessions held...
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The Saint John Fire Department (SJFD) is marking its 50th anniversary of delivering dedicated rescue service with a brand new truck. It all started in 1973 when Percy Clarke became Chief of the Saint John Fire Department. Clarke saw the increasing demand for fire-related rescue services, which...
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by CJ GoaterLakehead University has announced a new partnership that is expanding affordable housing options for students. SpacesShared is a platform that connects students in need of safe and affordable housing with older adults and individuals in the community who have a spare room to rent. Using an...
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by Caitlin SnowIf you are already struggling with affordability, this may not come as welcome news. According to a new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), the cost of living has gone up again in Nova Scotia. It’s calculated on how much a family with two parents need to make to meet...
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by CJ GoaterA section of John Street is closing on Wednesday as crews continue to work on watermain repairs. The roadway will be closed in both directions between Secord Street and Algoma Street. The City did not have a timeline for when the work is expected to be completed. Access to the sidewalk on the...
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Four people have been arrested and various illegal drugs seized after officers served two unlicensed dispensaries in Greater Moncton. On August 15, Justice and Public Safety officers, supported by the RCMP, carried out a search warrant at the L’Nuk Trading Post located on Moncton’s Main Street....
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by Tara Clow2025 Budget talks are underway for the City of Moncton. Chief Financial Officer Jacques Doucet made recommendations this week to help protect homeowners from higher property tax assessments and to help maintain or lower tax rates. “What we are proposing is a balanced approach where we would use...
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by CJ GoaterNipigon Fire #36 has been upgraded to being held. The wildfire was first reported on August 20, 3.5 kilometres south of Kasabonika Lake First Nation. FireRangers have made progress in decreasing the size of the blaze to 38.8 hectares down from 46 hectares. Over the weekend hoselines were...
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by Newsby Bruce Braun “Golf is an awkward set of bodily contortions designed to produce a graceful result.” – Tommy Armour It’s been quite a while since we’ve had such a cool morning. I suppose it’s an omen for what is to come. It did warm up nicely, however, and there were some great shots to be had....
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