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Car and motorcycle collide on Mountain Road
Posted 23 August 2024

Car and motorcycle collide on Mountain Road

A crash between a motorcycle and a car has left one person injured. Moncton Fire Platoon Chief Brad Calhoun says it happened at around 9 pm Thursday on Mountain Road near Hildegard Drive. One person was taken to hospital with undetermined injuries. There’s no word on their current condition....

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Prices dip at N.S. pumps
Posted 23 August 2024

Prices dip at N.S. pumps

It costs less to fuel up in Nova Scotia. Gasoline and diesel prices have fallen with the Utility and Review Board’s weekly adjustment. On Friday morning, self-serve regular gas is down 6.3 cents per litre to a minimum of nearly $1.63. Diesel is down 4 cents to about $1.64.

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Pikangikum bridge and all-weather road to be built
Posted 23 August 2024

Pikangikum bridge and all-weather road to be built

A bridge and an all-season road will be constructed to the Pikagikum First Nation. The bridge has been in discussions for years, but on Wednesday, the federal and provincial governments finally committed to building it. It will be the Dogrib Rapids Bridge over the Berens River and will be done...

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OPP looking for missing Kenora man
Posted 23 August 2024

OPP looking for missing Kenora man

The Kenora OPP are seeking the public’s help in locating a man missing for the past four days. The 52-year-old named John was last seen around 8:00 Monday night riding his Norco mountain bike. He’s described as about six feet, with a heavy build, brown hair and brown eyes Anyone with information...

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Rainy River OPP searching for missing woman
Posted 23 August 2024

Rainy River OPP searching for missing woman

The Rainy River OPP are seeking the public’s help in locating a woman missing for the past four days. The 50 year old named Richilda was last seen on Monday. She’s described as an Indigenous female, about 5 feet, 4 inches tall, with a medium build, shoulder length black hair and brown eyes. She...

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Shediac appoints new chief administrative officer
Posted 23 August 2024

Shediac appoints new chief administrative officer

The Town of Shediac has appointed Yves Leger as its newest chief administrative officer. Following a hiring process conducted by a consultant and a special meeting on Wednesday, the municipal council approved his appointment. Mayor Roger Caissie said Leger has a solid background in municipal...

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Saint Andrews residents meet with NB Power
Posted 23 August 2024

Saint Andrews residents meet with NB Power

Saint Andrews residents had the chance to learn more about recent power outages in the town. NB Power held an information session at the W.C. O’Neill Arena Complex on Wednesday evening. More than 100 residents came out to meet with utility staff, including Mayor Brad Henderson. “There was a...

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Big dip for N.B. gas prices
Posted 23 August 2024

Big dip for N.B. gas prices

A bit of a break at the gas pumps for motorists this week. The Energy and Utilities Board reduced prices with its weekly price adjustment. The maximum for regular self-serve is down 6.3 cents a litre. Diesel dipped 3.6 cents. Currently, New Brunswickers are paying a maximum of $1.64 per litre...

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City police investigating major collision on Arthur Street
Posted 22 August 2024

City police investigating major collision on Arthur Street

Thunder Bay’s police are investigating a serious collision on the city’s south side, that has left a person with serious injuries. Emergency services were sent to the Arthur and Marks Streets area around 2:00 p.m. on Thursday after receiving reports of a collision. When they got on scene a...

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Feds stepping in to end railway work stoppage
Posted 22 August 2024

Feds stepping in to end railway work stoppage

Ottawa is set to step in and end to the labour dispute between thousands of railway workers and their employer. Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon announced on Thursday the matter would go to binding arbitration to help the sides hammer out a deal. The move comes after shipments at CN Railway and...

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