
RCMP seek tips after home invasion in Moncton
The RCMP are asking for the public's help after a home invasion in Moncton that sent a resident to the hospital. Officers were called to a home on McSweeney Avenue at about 2:15 p.m. on December 26. Police said two men forced their way inside the residence and assaulted a person who was later taken to the hospital with...
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Section of Hwy 103 closed near Maitland, Lunenburg County
A section of Highway 103 is closed. RCMP say the stretch between Exits 11 and 12 near Maitland will be closed for an extended period of time. It's due to a collision. Drivers can take a detour onto Highway 325.
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Mayor's review of 2025 for Port Hawkesbury
Port Hawkesbury Mayor Brenda Chisholm-Beaton says last year was a busy and progressive for the town. She says the governance, infrastructure, community and economic development, and municipal services achievements of 2025 paved the way for further growth in 2026. "What gets me excited and hard to fall asleep at ni...
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Stigma keeps many Canadians from seeking dementia help
Many Canadians are worried about dementia but still hesitate to seek help, according to new polling released by the Alzheimer Society of Canada. The organization reported that a Leger survey of 1,606 adults found high levels of concern about dementia, along with persistent stigma that discourages people from talking ab...
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Theme of Black History Month announced
Black History Month honouring the experiences, achievements and contributions of Black communities happens this February. This year's theme is "30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations -- From Nation Builders to Tomorrow's Visionaries." Minister of Canadian Identity and C...
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Small fuel price drop expected in N.B.
A small drop in fuel prices is expected in New Brunswick, according to an industry source. Regular self‑serve gasoline is forecast to fall by less than one cent per litre, while diesel is expected to drop by two cents per litre on Thursday night. Maximum prices currently range from $1.33 per litre for regular self‑...
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Renewed calls to complete Hwy 101 in Digby County
It's time to finish Highway 101. That's the message from the Warden of the Municipality of Digby, Linda Gregory. She says the 25 kilometre stretch between Marshalltown and Weymouth features speeding drivers (maximum is 90km/h). The highway runs through a residential area, and is not currently on the province's five-yea...
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Major contract awarded for CEPS upgrades
A contract has been awarded for a major construction, renovation and expansion project at Université de Moncton. CIMA+, which is one of Canada's largest privately owned engineering consulting firms, will act as the lead for this project. It's for a major expansion of the gymnasium and sports complex, otherwise ...
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Crews extinguish fire at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax
A fire is out at Scotiabank Centre in downtown Halifax. Halifax firefighters were called to the arena over the noon hour Thursday. The fire was on the roof of a corner of the building on Duke and Brunswick, and appeared to damage a video screen. Brad Connors, district chief of operations for Halifax Fire says they acte...
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Action plan to deal with Alzheimer's in New Brunswick unveiled
The New Brunswick government presented a new plan Thursday to address dementia and Alzheimer's in the province. The three-year strategy and action plan is intended to reduce risk, improve early diagnosis and ensure co-ordinated, compassionate care for New Brunswickers living with dementia and their care partners. "...
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