by Brad PerryQuispamsis says it has become the first municipality in New Brunswick to approve parental leave for councillors. During Tuesday night’s regular meeting, council members voted 5-1 in favour of the new policy. Councillors will be able to take up to six months of paid leave without having to seek...
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by CJ GoaterA portion of Edward Street is set for some construction. Starting on Thursday the road will be closed between Riverview Drive and Victoria Avenue for repaving. The city says the work is expected to take roughly two weeks, and the sidewalks are remaining open. Through traffic along Riverview...
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by Caitlin SnowA local construction company is under a tight deadline after creating community outrage at Dartmouth Cove. Atlantic Road Construction are blocking a popular walking path with concrete blocks, put there Wednesday at the end of Old Ferry Rd. Councillor Sam Austin says on social media, HRM staff...
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by NewsThere will be several traffic interruptions in uptown Saint John on Sunday for the Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Convention and parade. Street: King Street Specific area: Between Prince William Street and Water Street Date: Sunday, August 25, 2024 Duration: One (1) day Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:15...
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by NewsSeveral streets in uptown Saint John will be closed for much of the weekend for the annual Moonlight Bazaar. The closures will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday and continue until noon on Sunday. Canterbury Street: Between King Street and 65 Canterbury Street (near the Canada Revenue Agency office)...
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New Brunswick will play host to The Royal Canadian Legion’s 49th Dominion Convention from Saturday through Wednesday. The biannual event will see 1,000 delegates and proxies representing nearly 260,000 members meet in Saint John to discuss the legion’s future. Delegates will vote on resolutions,...
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by Tim DavidsonA forest fire burning near the community of Kasabonika has grown to 15 hectares. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says the blaze is less than 4 kilometers away from the remote First Nation. It was discovered Tuesday night and three waterbombers and a birddog aircraft were...
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by Tim DavidsonThere has been a suspected outbreak at the Pinecrest Home for the Aged. It’s in Unit 4, with just one person identified. But as a result, a number of measures have been put into place to prevent any spread. That includes mandatory medical masks to be worn at all times in resident areas by staff,...
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by Tim DavidsonAnother detour in the Lakeside area. The City of Kenora says the area of 8th Street South and 8th Avenue south, near the site of the new senior’s apartment complex, will be closed for the next two days. Work on the water main in the area will start this morning at 7 am. Work is expected to wrap...
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by Tim DavidsonHighway 105 from the Trans-Canada up to Ear Falls remains closed this hour. The road was closed early this morning due to a tractor-trailer fire. No other details about the incident have been provided, including how long the highway might be closed. It was shut down around 2:00 this...
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