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YQM Country Fest 2025 planned, but Dieppe venue not secured yet
Posted 26 August 2024

YQM Country Fest 2025 planned, but Dieppe venue not secured yet

The biggest crowd ever for YQM Country Fest, according to Promoter Sam Bourgeois. Over 20, 000 fans attended the three-day event.  Saturday night was the largest ever in the three years of the festival. Looking ahead to next year, Bourgeois says most of the headliners are already secured, but...

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Road closures in Dieppe on August 26 and 27
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Posted 26 August 2024

Road closures in Dieppe on August 26 and 27

The City of Dieppe says Fox Creek Road, between Belle-Forêt and Pierre Streets, are closed on Monday and Tuesday. Chartersville Road, between Therrien and Lorette Street, is also closed on Monday, August 26. These are necessary to install water and sewer services. Detour signs will be in place.

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Rainy River’s services board calling for provincial support for healthcare
Posted 26 August 2024

Rainy River’s services board calling for provincial support for healthcare

The District of Rainy River Services Board is calling on the provincial government for more healthcare support. “Staffing shortages are not unique to our district; they are a reality for paramedic services across the province, particularly in rural and remote areas,” said Board Member, Charene...

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Canada looks to reduce number of temporary foreign workers
Posted 26 August 2024

Canada looks to reduce number of temporary foreign workers

The federal government is making changes to reduce the number of temporary foreign workers in Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said they are tightening rules and restricting eligibility to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, with exceptions in certain industries. “We need Canadian...

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Ottawa announces tariffs on Chinese EVs, steel, aluminum
Posted 26 August 2024

Ottawa announces tariffs on Chinese EVs, steel, aluminum

Canada is slapping big tariffs on electric vehicles, steel and aluminum coming from China. Federal officials made the announcement on Monday during a cabinet retreat in Halifax. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said they will implement a 100 per cent surtax on all Chinese-made EVs. In addition,...

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City Hall and Boulevard Lake Dam being illuminated purple for Overdose Awareness Day
Posted 26 August 2024

City Hall and Boulevard Lake Dam being illuminated purple for Overdose Awareness Day

City Hall and the Boulevard Lake dam are set to be illuminated purple for the week. International Overdose Awareness Day sees landmarks around the world illuminated in purple. “Lighting up landmarks is a powerful way to draw attention to overdose awareness and prevention and to show support for...

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New Quispamsis CAO begins his role
Posted 26 August 2024

New Quispamsis CAO begins his role

The new chief administrative officer in Quispamsis has begun his role. Ian Watson was appointed to the chief staff position earlier this summer. Watson has spent more than 30 years in the public sector, most of that in New Brunswick. Most recently, he held the role of assistant deputy minister...

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KV police force announces next deputy chief
Posted 26 August 2024

KV police force announces next deputy chief

A familiar face has been named the next deputy chief of the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force. Insp. Mary Henderson was promoted to her new role as of Saturday, the force announced on Monday. “This promotion reflects Deputy Chief Henderson’s unwavering commitment to public service, her...

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Charge laid in ongoing Longlac death investigation
Posted 26 August 2024

Charge laid in ongoing Longlac death investigation

One person is facing a charge through an ongoing death investigation in Longlac. On April 3, 2023, emergency services responded to a death at a residence on Louisa Street that triggered the investigation. The deceased was identified as a 51-year-old Longlac resident. A post-mortem examination...

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Canada’s Ellie Black nominated for Paris 2024 Fair Play Award
Posted 26 August 2024

Canada’s Ellie Black nominated for Paris 2024 Fair Play Award

Nova Scotia’s Ellie Black is up for an Olympic honour. The Halifax gymnast is one of five athletes nominated for a Paris 2024 Fair Play Award. Black is the only Canadian nominee. Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the award is for extraordinary acts of sporting spirit during the games. The...

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