(BoC-Macklem-Speech) (NS note)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says unpredictable U-S trade policy could slow Canada’s economic recovery by discouraging business investment and hiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking in Halifax today, Macklem says if new U-S tariffs remain in place, economic growth could be cut roughly in half in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also says higher oil and gasoline prices linked to the war in the Middle East could push inflation higher in the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Macklem says the bank has looked past the direct impact of higher oil prices, but the risk of more persistent inflation has increased. (The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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(Irving-Oil-CEO)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Irving Oil has named European energy executive Alfred Stern as its next president and chief executive, following the retirement of Jeff Matthews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stern will join the New Brunswick company October 1st and take over as C-E-O November 1st. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He most recently led Austrian oil and gas company O-M-V.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stern says he plans to build on Irving Oil’s operations by investing in safety, reliability and security of supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Irving Oil operates Canada’s largest refinery in Saint John, New Brunswick, with capacity of more than 320-thousand barrels a day. (The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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(NB-Long-Term-Beds)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New Brunswick is adding 40 long-term care beds at Grass Home in Riverview, giving seniors more access to care closer to home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The beds are among the first projects selected through a provincial process to create 360 new long-term care beds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new beds will support seniors who need more help with daily activities, while helping ease pressure on hospitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The project is part of the province’s 993-million dollar seniors and long-term care plan, which includes about 90-million dollars a year for the new beds. (The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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(NL-Pharmacy-PSD-Arrest)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
R-C-M-P say a 29-year-old man has been arrested after a break-in at a pharmacy in St. George’s, Newfoundland with a police service dog helping track him down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police responded to the Pharmasave shortly before 5:00 a-m on Saturday, finding damage to an exterior wall and a man inside the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A man allegedly ran from officers after refusing commands to leave, before police dog Pezz tracked him down following a short foot pursuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police say the arrested man faces three charges and remains in custody as the investigation continues. (The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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(NL-Corner-Brook-RNC-Closure)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Front counter services at the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary detachment in Corner Brook are temporarily unavailable while repairs are made to the main entrance walkway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People needing an officer’s assistance can call the detachment’s general phone line, while police say there is no other change to services in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main entrance is expected to reopen on Friday, weather permitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The R-N-C apologizes for the inconvenience and reminds people to call 9-1-1 in an emergency. (The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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(PEI-Animal-Cruelty)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The R-C-M-P are investigating after two kittens were thrown from a moving vehicle in Lyndale, P-E-I, killing one of the animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police say the kittens were thrown from a newer-model red S-U-V with a grey roof rack on Route 24 around 11:00 a-m on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One kitten was struck by another vehicle and died, while the other was safely recovered and has since been adopted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police are asking anyone with information about the vehicle or those responsible to contact Kings District R-C-M-P. (The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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