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New Brunswick says the Social Development Department has arranged for in-person pick up of cheques because of disruptions at Canada Post.
It says direct deposits will continue as usual.
However, it says those who don’t have direct deposits can pick up their payments at local offices.
The government says it is exploring alternative methods for delivery so such disruptions can be avoided in the future.
(The Canadian Press)
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Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for the Maritime provinces warning of strong winds and heavy rain on Friday — which is Halloween.
The latest forecast for the three provinces is calling for 30 to 50 millimetres of rain, with higher amounts possible in some areas.
As well, southeasterly gusts could reach 70 to 80 kilometres per hour — and up to 110 kilometres per hour in western Cape Breton, from Margaree Harbour to Bay St. Lawrence.
The Canadian Hurricane centre says a low-pressure system is expected to draw tropical heat and moisture from Hurricane Melissa as it moves into Canadian waters — but the storm is expected to remain offshore.
(The Canadian Press)
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The leader of Newfoundland and Labrador’s N-D-P is asking Premier-designate Tony Wakeham to clarify his stance on human rights and protections for the L-G-B-T-Q-plus community.
Jim Dinn says he is concerned about the influence campaign organizer and advisor Steve Outhouse may have on Wakeham’s government.
Outhouse ran Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s successful campaign in 2023.
He was also principal secretary to former New Brunswick Blaine Higgs who introduced policies on gender identity in schools that were challenged by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.
(The Canadian Press)
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Newfoundland and Labrador is expected to get a new premier today.
Premier-designate Tony Wakeham is set to be sworn in today at the lieutenant-governor’s residence in St. John’s.
His cabinet will also be sworn in.
Wakeham and his Progressive Conservatives won a slim majority in the recent election, and he will be the province’s 16th premier.
(The Canadian Press)
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Physicians who played a key role in helping Canada eliminate measles say they are disheartened that the country could lose the hard-fought public health achievement that lasted more than 25 years.
But some are also hopeful that we’ll put in the work to get it back.
The disease has been spreading since an outbreak began in New Brunswickin October 2024, infecting more than five-thousand people in several provinces.
Measles was ubiquitous before there was a vaccine to prevent itand an average of 45-thousand casesspread annually.
(The Canadian Press)
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The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour has elected women to its top two positions for the first time in the organization’s 53-year history.
Melissa Marsman is the federation’s new president and Tammy Gillis is the secretary-treasurer.
Marsman replaces Danny Cavanagh who served as president for 10 years.
The federation of labour represents over 70-thousand union members across the province.
(The Canadian Press)
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