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A New Brunswick First Nation has requested a “thorough investigation” after a Mountie fatally shot an Indigenous man during a wellness check.
A news release from the force says officers were called to the house of the man in mental distress and with a weapon at Elsipogtog First Nation on Sunday around 11:20 p-m.
The police allege the man refused to drop his weapon and would not co-operate.
The Serious Incident Response Team, which is investigating the shooting, said one of the officers used a stun gun on the man, which proved to be ineffective and the other shot him with his gun, killing him. (The Canadian Press)
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Environment Canada has issued a frost warning for parts of New Brunswick.
It says northwest New Brunswick could see patchy frost early tomorrow morning as the temperatures oscillates between one and five degrees.
The weather agency says patchy frost is expected to form as clear skies and light winds coincide with cool temperatures, especially in low lying areas.
The frost warning suggests taking preventative measures to protect frost-sensitive plants and trees.
(The Canadian Press)
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The Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s, Newfoundland, had a power outage this morning.
The facility issued a release just before 8 a.m. local time saying it was operating on back-up power due to a loss of service from Newfoundland Power.
The health centre says “contingency plans” are in place to ensure the continued delivery of emergency care.
The facility says it will provide regular updates through the day on how services are impacted and apologizes for inconvenience to patients.
(The Canadian Press)
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The 44th annual Atlantic International Film Festival opens tonight in Halifax.
The gala screening tonight, which is sold out, is for a film called “Sharp Corner,” the second feature from Nova Scotian writer-director Jason Buxton.
The domestic thriller dives deep into the conflicting psychologies that drive a family.
The festival is offering 96 feature and short films — including a four-part documentary about the Tragically Hip.
(The Canadian Press)
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The next phase of an expansion of harbour facilities used by fishing vessels in St. John’s, Newfoundland is gearing up.
The Fort Amherst Harbour Authority says it will increase its capacity to offload catch from fishing vessels using its docks.
The 17-million dollar project is in its second phase.
The plan is to expand infrastructure along the south side of the St. John’s harbour, which has seen an increase in the number of large vessels docking there in recent years.
(CBC NL)
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