by Brad PerryA controversial Saint John industrial park expansion is heading to the planning advisory committee. The city is looking to expand the Spruce Lake Industrial Park in Lorneville by around 1,600 acres. It comes amid a shortage of development-ready land for businesses in the city’s industrial parks....
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by Tara ClowWristbands are now being issued to those who have purchased weekend passes for YQM CountryFest. You can pick up your wristband on Tuesday or Wednesday night between 5 pm and 9 pm at the Dieppe Market or as you are entering the festival on August 22, 23 or 24. The wristbands must be worn for the...
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by CJ GoaterA local initiative continues to garner positive attention. Thunder Bay’s Community Economic Development Commission’s Instagram account has surpassed 10,000 followers. @Thunderbaylifestyle focuses on the key reasons people choose to relocate to the city including quality of life, housing...
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by Brad PerryThree youths have been arrested following a break-in and theft at a Saint John business. Saint John police were called to the 70 block of Crown Street just before 9 a.m. Monday. “On arrival, police discovered that the business had been broken into and a quantity of Canadian currency had...
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by Tara ClowIt’s time to show off your pride in Greater Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick. River of Pride festivities got underway on Friday with a flag-raising at Moncton City Hall. Spokesperson Felix St. Onge says new additions this year include Eat with Pride. “A few restaurants around Greater Moncton...
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by Chloe HannanA man’s journey across Canada on two wheels comes to an end after his bike is stolen in Thunder Bay, then retrieved with help from the community. Brett McLeod, 59, began biking on June 19 in British Columbia. He has a passion for cycling and wanted to challenge himself post-retirement. His...
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by NewsThree dogs are dead after an animal attack in Halifax. Police say they got the call around 8:40 a.m. on Frederick Street, that three large dogs were attacking a woman. Police went into the Fairview home to save the woman when the dogs began attacking the officer. The officer then used their...
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by Tara ClowRCMP has arrested eight people in connection with vehicle thefts in the area. Superintendent Benoit Jolette provided details during a monthly update to Moncton City Council. He says on August 8, officers received reports of an impaired driver in Dieppe, but that led them to something even...
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by NewsA 29-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges after an incident in Dartmouth. Halifax police say it was August 10 just before 2:30 p.m. when they responded to a physical disturbance at Alderney Landing. The victim was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries. The suspect appeared...
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by Caitlin SnowThe search continues for a third day for a missing kayaker. Multiple crews searched Long Lake Provincial Park looking for 26-year-old Jashansdeep Kaur after she went missing Sunday afternoon. Reports say her cellphone, kayak and lifejacket have been recovered as ground and air crews continue to...
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