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A pilot project that added two dedicated patrol officers to downtown Moncton for eight weeks has been deemed a success by Benoit Jolette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The initiative resulted in a 25 per cent increase in police occurrences related to drug enforcement, traffic enforcement and interactions with intoxicated individuals, while property crimes and crimes against people declined during the same period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jolette said the increase in reported incidents was expected because officers were focused solely on proactive patrols rather than responding to service calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 288-thousand-dollars pilot was designed to increase police visibility and improve downtown quality of life. (CBC News)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A Newfoundland and Labrador judge has ordered a man convicted of criminal harassment and related offences to stay out of two western Newfoundland communities as part of a three-year probation order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Provincial court Judge Wayne Gorman said the unusual restriction was necessary because the man repeatedly ignored court orders designed to protect his former intimate partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The offender, identified only as “D-M” in the decision, was sentenced to 12 months in jail after pleading guilty to seven offences, including criminal harassment, uttering threats and breaching release conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gorman wrote that previous jail sentences and no-contact orders had failed to prevent further harassment, expressing concern that the man’s persistent behaviour could escalate into more serious harm. (The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Halifax Stanfield International Airport is seeing a major surge in transatlantic travel this summer, with flights to Europe up 40 per cent compared with last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to airport officials, the growth is being driven by new flight options and reduced interest among many Canadians in travelling to the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Halifax Stanfield International Airport now offers a record 15 direct routes to European destinations, including new services launched by Air Canada and WestJet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The airport expects a record 4.4 million passengers in 2026, supported by expanded international service and its new international connections facility. (CBC News)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Newfoundland and Labrador government has asked to intervene in a hearing examining whether Marine Atlantic should continue to be designated as an essential service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The province says it respects the ongoing collective bargaining process between Marine Atlantic and Unifor but is concerned any change to the designation could affect long-term service reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officials argue the ferry service is critical for transporting food, fuel, medical supplies and other essential goods between Newfoundland and mainland Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The province says maintaining reliable ferry operations is vital to public safety, health care and supply chains across Newfoundland and Labrador. (The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Newfoundland and Labrador government says it remains committed to building a new K-12 school in Cartwright after cancelling the original construction contract earlier this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barry Petten said the project was halted because of escalating costs, delays, design concerns and site issues, with estimates suggesting the final price could have approached 50-million-dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The province is now considering more affordable options, including modular school construction, which officials say is better suited to northern conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government officials also say residents have refused to allow contractors full access to the site until they receive a clear plan for a replacement school, though work will continue to secure the property and ensure it is safe. (The Canadian Press)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Prince Edward Island strawberry growers say this year’s crop is looking strong, but consumers should expected to pay slightly more for local berries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Farm operators cite rising costs for labour, packaging, fertilizer and other inputs as the main reasons for higher prices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the increase, growers say conditions are much better than last year, when some farms were affected by the Neo-P strawberry fungus and widespread drought. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Producers report no signs of the disease this season, and recent rainfall has helped support healthy crop development. (CBC News)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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