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Environment Canada is warning most of the Maritimes to prepare for heavy rain.
The agency says 30 to 50 millimetres could fall between this evening and Saturday night.
It says 10 millimetres of rain per hour could fall in some locations.
A special weather statement has been issued for all of Nova Scotia and P-E-I as well as southern and northeastern New Brunswick.
(The Canadian Press)
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A 61-year-old New Brunswick man has been sentenced to 22 months for a series of frauds in the Dieppe area.
R-C-M-P began investigating reports of a person collecting payment for services they allegedly provided in the name of a specialized business in November 2019.
The man was charged with fraud over five-thousand dollars, theft over five-thousand dollars and forgery.
The man has been ordered to pay 100-thousand dollars in restitution.
(CTV News)
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New Brunswick has updated agreements governing how the province’s future teachers are trained.
The changes put greater emphasis on literacy, assessment data, inclusive teaching and evidence-based classroom practices.
The new standards were developed with the province’s three education faculties, school districts and the teachers’ association.
Officials say the agreements support the government’s new 12-year education plans and replace standards dating back to 2010.
(The Canadian Press)
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Canada’s financial intelligence agency has fined the Crown corporations overseeing casinos in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Fintrac imposed penalties of nearly 400-thousand dollars in New Brunswick and almost 232-thousand in Nova Scotia.
Both organizations are accused of failing to report transactions suspected of involving money laundering or terrorist financing.
Nova Scotia Gaming was also cited for outdated compliance policies and inadequate documentation of financial crime risks.
(The Canadian Press)
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Newfoundland and Labrador’s auditor general says long-term care residents are not being adequately provided with quality care.
The audit found outdated operational standards, unclear responsibilities and inconsistent monitoring throughout the system.
according to the report, operational standards have not undergone a comprehensive update since 2005.
The Public Accounts Committee intends to demand action plans from provincial health agencies and could call officials to a future hearing.
(The Canadian Press)
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Some Americans who were stranded in Newfoundland during the September 11th terror attacks are returning to Gander for the 25th anniversary.
These American visitors say they are saddened by the recent strain in Canada-U-S relations caused by U-S President Donald Trump.
Sue Riccardelli and Maureen Murray say they fly a special Canadian and American flag to remember the kindness they received in Gander.
They hope next week’s anniversary will remind people of the friendship and compassion shared during one of America’s darkest moments.
(The Canadian Press)
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A Halifax music venue is banning A-I-generated posters as part of a push to support human artists.
Gus’ Pub says performers submitting artificial intelligence artwork will instead receive a simple in-house “No Name” template.
Staff say the artist-run venue wants to protect local creatives, some of whom say A-I has already cost them design work.
The policy has drawn thousands of online reactions and praise from artists and industry groups across Nova Scotia.
(Global News Halifax)
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(Atlantic Update by The Canadian Press)
