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Work continues on Atlantic free trade zone: premier

1 week ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Brad Perry

Work continues on developing a free trade zone among Atlantic Canadian provinces, according to New Brunswick’s premier. During her weekly tariff update on Thursday, Susan Holt said she hopes to be able to share more news “in the coming days.”“We do a lot of trade with each other, and I’m looking forward to confirming that those trade barriers are coming down between our provinces in the near future,” said Holt.
Arrest in Saint John drug trafficking investigation

1 week ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Brad Perry

One person has been arrested in connection with a drug trafficking investigation in Saint John. The Saint John Police Force said the person was arrested without incident on Tuesday. Officers seized fentanyl, crack cocaine, more than $8,200 in cash, digital scales, a collapsible baton, a fixed blade knife and a cell phone.
Man arrested after car stolen from Saint John drive-thru

1 week ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Brad Perry

A man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a drive-thru in east Saint John. Police said the incident happened in the McAllister Drive area at around 2 p.m. Wednesday. Investigators said the suspect approached a vehicle at a local drive-thru and tried to get inside. “The suspect then assaulted a male in the parking lot and made further attempts to enter other vehicles,” police said in a news release.
Man rescued after falling into Nerepis River

1 week ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Brad Perry

A fisherman has been rescued after falling into the Nerepis River in Welsford, according to fire officials. First responders were dispatched to a water rescue near the Quality Aggregates gravel pit shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday. “Thankfully, the individual managed to reach higher ground on the rocks in the middle of the river to await help,” the Welsford Volunteer Fire Department said in a Facebook post.
New KRPF chief excited to take on role

1 week ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Brad Perry

The new chief of the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force is officially on the job. Mike Young took over the force’s top role just over two weeks ago on March 24. He succeeds Steve Gourdeau, who retired after nearly 3.5 years as chief. “Chief Gordeau has done a fabulous job,” Young said during a quarterly update to Quispamsis council this week.
RCMP officer shot during standoff near Fredericton

1 week ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Brad Perry

An RCMP officer escaped serious injury after being shot in the head during a standoff near Fredericton. Police responded to an alleged assault at a residence in Kingsclear First Nation on Tuesday afternoon. Mounties said the suspect threatened the arriving officers before barricading himself inside with a weapon. A short time later, police said “dozens of gunshots” were fired through the windows of the residence.
Outbreak at Rainycrest partially lifted

1 week ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Randy Thoms

Visitor restrictions and masking protocols are still needed at one wing of Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances. Riverside Health Care says a respiratory outbreak is still impacting the East Wing. Outbreaks were first declared in the East and West wings earlier this month. Riverside says it has been lifted for the West Wing. Residents in the East wing are still restricted from having no more than two visitors or caregivers at any one time. Visits are also restricted to the residentâ€™s room.
Red Lake man arrested in Winnipeg

1 week ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Randy Thoms

A 49-year-old man from Red Lake has been arrested on charges that include luring a person under 16 and sexual assault. The charges stem from an incident involving a Winnipeg teenager. Winnipeg City Police says the man first engaged in online communication with a girl in her mid-teens last December. After gaining her trust, the man arranged to meet the girl in person. The Winnipeg Police Service’s Counter Exploitation Unit learned of the case last month.
KV looks to launch summer daytime shuttle service

1 week ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Brad Perry

A new summer daytime shuttle service is planned for the Kennebecasis Valley. Rothesay council approved spending up to $62,500 during its monthly meeting this week. Councillors in Quispamsis are expected to consider a similar funding request in the near future. The shuttle would operate seven days a week and serve recreation and shopping destinations, with connections to the Comex bus service. “I think this is going to be a great addition to our area. I’m really happy about it,” Coun.
Tax rates stay put in Municipality of Shelburne

1 week ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Kevin Northup

Tax rates aren’t changing in the Municipality of Shelburne. The residential rate is $1.26 and the commercial rate is $1.82 per $100 of assessment. Warden Penny Smith says they’re looking at responsible financial planning in the $13.5 million budget. “Council’s goal is continuing to improve and maintain the services our residents and business owners continue to expect, as efficiently and effectively as possible,” said Warden Smith. She notes this year, some costs are going up.