by Caitlin SnowA lot of enthusiasm and great ideas for the revitalization of the South Playground. Council hosted a meeting Wednesday night to hear what you would like to see at the space. Mayor Pam Mood says ”excitement was off the charts” as residents made several suggestions including sensory equipment,...
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by Brad PerryIf your vehicle is running low on fuel, you may want to wait until Friday to fuel up. An industry source says fuel prices will see a considerable drop on Thursday night. Gasoline prices are expected to fall by around seven cents per litre. The price of diesel should also come down by...
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by Randy ThomsA long-time labour leader is resisting calls to resign from the Canadian Union of Public Employee’s National Executive. The National Executive is calling for Fred Hahn to step down as general vice president after he shared a video on social media that shows a diver with the Star of David on his...
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by Tara ClowA successful rescue of an entangled whale in the waters off Campobello. Whale watch boats from Saint Andrews spotted a young humpback whale at around 3 pm on Tuesday. Director of Whale Rescue with the Canadian Whale Institute Mackie Greene says it’s difficult to watch because they are in pain....
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by Tim DavidsonHighway 105 is finally open again. It was re-opened around 10:30 this morning. That after being closed early this morning around 2 am following a tractor trailor fire. No other details about the incident has been released. Highway 105 between the Highway 17 junction and Ear Falls had been...
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The Horizon Health Network and Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation have announced a child-care pilot program for Horizon staff and physicians. In light of the growing demand for child-care services, officials said this initiative stands out as one of the first in New Brunswick as it aims to...
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by CJ GoaterFunding is coming to the region to assist organizations in combating invasive phragmites. Phragmites, also known as the European common reed, is a dense rapid spreading plant, which can outcompete native vegetation, disrupt ecosystems, and reduce biodiversity. The Ontario Phragmites Action...
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Some neighbourhoods in Upper Tantallon and Hammonds Plains will get new trees to replace many lost in the May 2023 wildfire. Residents of Westwood Hills, Highland Park and Perry Pond applied to Nova Scotia’s Thriving Forests program. About 118,000 trees will be planted on residential properties...
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by Evan TaylorWith over 9,200 rail workers currently on strike around Canada Nova Scotia’s Agriculture Minister is calling for federal intervention. “I have no dog in the fight in the labour dispute, I stand for Nova Scotian farmers,” said Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow. “This is a challenge they don’t need...
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by Tara ClowFederal and provincial funding for equipment and renovations at Université de Moncton campuses. The facility will receive $2.7 million over two years, to help modernize specialized equipment at all three U de M campuses to help meet current labour market standards. It will replace computer...
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