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Bay Ferries exploring possible shift in service from Portland to Bar Harbor
The first steps forward in the process could come as early as Tuesday as the town of Bar Harbor, Maine, plans to vote on a possible purchase its local ferry terminal. Continue reading
Number of Nova Scotians wait listed for family doctor tops 50,000
Nova Scotia’s new high comes even as the province announced that 319 doctors took on 2,893 patients in the first two months of the government’s patient incentive program meant to lower the wait list. Continue reading
Saving the North Atlantic right whales, one point on a map at a time
The project combines verified sightings and acoustic detection to provide an up-to-date map of right whale observations over the past 14 days. Continue reading
RCMP warn Maritime drivers to keep their eyes peeled for wildlife on roadways
A collision between a vehicle and a bear in Fall River, N.S., has prompted the warning from the Mounties. Continue reading
Father of convicted murderer Chris Garnier files peace bond against victim’s brother-in-law
The application is due in Halifax night court on June 19. Continue reading
Fatal fire in Dartmouth ‘likely’ caused by careless use of smoking materials
Fire investigators say they use the term ‘likely’ in describing the source because in this case the official cause is undetermined. Continue reading
Two weeks later, and still no known cause for fatal fire in Dartmouth
The municipality, or its fire department has yet to release a cause to the public. Continue reading
Two facing multiple charges after Fredericton police execute warrant
Police say that two people, a 43-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman, were arrested as a result of the warrant. Continue reading
Fredericton police believe missing 14-year-old now in Halifax-area
Police say Amira Arsenault, 14, was last seen in Fredericton on May 30, 2018. Continue reading
N.B. police identify body of dead kayaker, foul play ruled out
The dead man is a 33-year-old man from Florida. His name has not been released to the public. Continue reading
New Brunswick RCMP investigating suspicious death of 52-year-old man
Police say the body of a 52-year-old man was discovered in an apartment on Chemin Benoit, located just outside of Tracadie, N.B., just before 3 p.m. Continue reading
Halifax Water says they won’t disclose information despite ombudsman’s recommendation
The utility had argued that individuals could use the information to commit “acts of vandalism, sabotage and/or terrorism.” Continue reading
New Brunswick premier appears to backtrack on messaging about rainbow crosswalks
A letter sent to New Brunswick municipalities in March recommended that they celebrate inclusion in ways other than painting crosswalks in rainbow colours. Continue reading
New Brunswick RCMP charge man in connection with Moncton gas station robbery
Police say that on May 8, at approximately 4:15 a.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Esso gas station on Elmwood Drive. Continue reading
Coming to council: City partnerships, town crier and Beaver Bank Connector changes
City partnerships, a town crier and changes to the Beaver Bank Connector are some of the issues headed to council this week. Continue reading
