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The chief of a First Nation in northwestern New Brunswick says its local R-C-M-P detachment has been closed after a Mountie fatally shot a man in the community.
The province’s police watchdog is investigating the shooting at Neqotkuk (nuh-GWET’-kook), also known as Tobique First Nation, near the province’s border with Maine.
A statement from Chief Ross Perley and council identified the deceased as Bronson Paul.
Mounties say an officer was responding to a report of a domestic dispute when he used a stun gun to subdue a man armed with an edged weapon.
Police say the officer had to fire his weapon when the stun gun proved to be ineffective. (The Canadian Press)
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The Province of Nova Scotia, the federal government, and the Town of Amherst are investing over seven-million-dollars in a 47-unit modular housing community.
In a release, the province says the community will offer an ownership option for 28 units, sold under a shared-ownership model between the buyer and United Way Maritimes.
The other 19 are expected to be affordable monthly rentals.
The province is investing just over four-million-dollars, Ottawa is putting down 2.35 million, and the Town of Amherst is putting in roughly 640-thousand dollars. (The Canadian Press)
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New Brunswick’s provincial government says this year’s property assessment notices have been mailed to property owners.
In a release, Service New Brunswick says most property owners will see their tax values remain unchanged from 2025.
Local Government Minister Aaron Kennedy said the freeze is about providing “stability and predictability” for New Brunswickers while the property tax system is reviewed.
New Brunswick’s overall assessment base rose 2.7 per cent due to new construction and sales to 99.8-billion dollars. (The Canadian Press)
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The Newfoundland government is expected to clean up the putrid fish sauce from an abandoned fish sauce plant in St. Mary’s and carry out temporary structural repairs.
In a social media post, the town council says they met with provincial representatives yesterday, who committed to funding the removal of the sauce while the town waits for a formal funding commitment from the federal government.
The post says once the sauce has been fully removed, they can make further decisions about the demolition of the plant. (The Canadian Press)
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Police in eastern Newfoundland started a manhunt after a suspect allegedly broke into a home in St. John’s on Friday, flashed a firearm, demanded cash and fled in a vehicle.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says officers spotted the vehicle heading towards neighbouring Mount Pearl, but officers ended the chase to ensure public safety.
Later that night, the vehicle was found near Cochrane Pond, prompting police to issue a local emergency alert to warn residents to shelter in place.
A police dog found a firearm nearby, and the 24-year-old suspect was arrested the next day at his home and now faces several charges. (The Canadian Press)
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Some P-E-I residents are being asked to scale back their electricity use during the coldest winter months.
The City of Summerside launched a “Beat the Peak” awareness campaign aimed at reducing electricity use during peak times.
The city says P-E-I’s power grid, which relies on two subsea cables connecting the island to New Brunswick, is under stress.
The city says even small changes, like turning the temperature down a few degrees, can be helpful. (CBC Prince Edward Island)
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(Atlantic Update by The Canadian Press)
