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Horizon Health says it will reinstate mandatory masking in all patient-facing areas this week, as respiratory sickness rises across New Brunswick.
The health authority says medical grade masks will be required in hospital in-patient units, emergency rooms and clinics — excluding lobbies and cafeterias.
Horizon says the move is precautionary, with signage posted and masks made available.
(The Canadian Press)
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New Brunswick R-C-M-P say they have arrested a 29-year-old woman on drug trafficking charges following an investigation in Moncton.
Mounties say a search warrant was executed on a home along Joyce Avenue in Moncton.
Police say they seized a significant quantity of what is believed to be cocaine, benzodiazepine pills, methamphetamine, hydromorphone, and other drugs.
They also seized a taser, a loaded short-barrelled shotgun, phones and money. (The Canadian Press)
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Seniors needing help with health-care costs can now apply for the Nova Scotia seniors care grant program.
The province says the program offers grants of up to 750-dollars.
People in Nova Scotia aged 65 and over with an annual household income up to 45-thousand dollars can apply.
The province says people can use the funds for home heating, phone and internet services, prescription deliveries and more. (The Canadian Press)
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A 39-year-old Nova Scotia man is facing multiple charges in a series of crimes, including assault, in Springhill.
The R-C-M-P say they received a report last week about a woman who was assaulted and whose car was stolen.
Police say a male suspect was arrested within minutes and now faces charges including robbery, assault with a weapon, and impaired driving.
He remains in custody and is due in Amherst provincial court today, with more charges expected. (The Canadian Press)
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P-E-I is inviting residents to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Basin Head Marine Protected Area — with the announcement of a new guided tour.
The hour-long tour runs Thursday to Monday in September, starting at the Basin Head Fisheries Museum.
Organizers say visitors can walk the singing sands, sample Irish moss ice cream and pull a green crab trap from the water.
The tours mark the protected area’s milestone year on September 26th. (The Canadian Press)
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The NunatuKavut (noon-ah-TOO’-hah-voot) Inuit are being honoured at the Confederation Building in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, today.
New artwork was unveiled with representatives of the NunatuKavut Community Council in attendance.
The province is hoping to better reflect the culture and heritage of Indigenous people in the province.
The Newfoundland and Labrador government also intends to purchase six culturally significant pieces of Indigenous artwork for display in the Confederation Building. (The Canadian Press)
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