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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The province\u2019s police watchdog is investigating the shooting at Neqotkuk (nuh-GWET’-kook), also known as Tobique First Nation, near the province’s border with Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A statement from Chief Ross Perley and council identified the deceased as Bronson Paul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police say the officer had to fire his weapon when the stun gun proved to be ineffective. (The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other 19 are expected to be affordable monthly rentals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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New Brunswick’s provincial government says this year’s property assessment notices have been mailed to property owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a release, Service New Brunswick says most property owners will see their tax values remain unchanged from 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Local Government Minister Aaron Kennedy said the freeze is about providing “stability and predictability” for New Brunswickers while the property tax system is reviewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New Brunswick\u2019s overall assessment base rose 2.7 per cent due to new construction and sales to 99.8-billion dollars. (The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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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\u2019s and carry out temporary structural repairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The post says once the sauce has been fully removed, they can make further decisions about the demolition of the plant. (The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Police in eastern Newfoundland started a manhunt after a suspect allegedly broke into a home in St. John\u2019s on Friday, flashed a firearm, demanded cash and fled in a vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says officers spotted the vehicle heading towards neighbouring Mount Pearl, but officers ended the chase to ensure public safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Some P-E-I residents are being asked to scale back their electricity use during the coldest winter months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The City of Summerside launched a \u201cBeat the Peak\u201d awareness campaign aimed at reducing electricity use during peak times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The city says P-E-I\u2019s power grid, which relies on two subsea cables connecting the island to New Brunswick, is under stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The city says even small changes, like turning the temperature down a few degrees, can be helpful. (CBC Prince Edward Island)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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