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The New Brunswick government is looking for an independent consulting firm to review the budgets at the regional health authorities.
The province says it wants to make sure taxpayer dollars are spent efficiently and effectively to serve the health-care needs of New Brunswickers.
The government says the health authorities’ budgets have increased steadily over the past five years because of inflation, wage pressures and other costs.
A news release says the review will evaluate these expenses and find ways to save money.
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(NB-Missing-Woman)
Police in New Brunswick say they are investigating after a 26-year-old missing woman was found dead in Maces Bay on the Bay of Fundy.
A news release says St. George R-C-M-P got a report of the missing woman on Tuesday.
It says the major crime unit took charge of the investigation on Thursday after her vehicle was found in Maces Bay.
Police say they believe criminality to be a factor in the woman’s death. (The Canadian Press)
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(NS-Missing-Child)
R-C-M-P in eastern Nova Scotia say they have suspended the search for a child who fell into the water in Cook’s Cove.
A news release from the R-C-M-P says the search was suspended on Saturday around 5 p-m.
It says an extensive search has not produced any information to suggest the child got out of the water safely or indicate where remains may be found.
Police say the child fell into the water while fishing with a man and another child. (The Canadian Press)
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(NS-Crash-Arrest)
Nova Scotia R-C-M-P say they have arrested two suspects and are still searching for a third following a motor vehicle crash near Brookfield.
They say officers responded to a crash on Highway 102, Exit 12, on Friday around 1 a-m and found that a pickup truck and an S-U-V had crashed and three men had fled the scene on foot into a nearby wooded area.
Police say one of the suspects, a 27-year-old, who was also wanted on provincewide arrest warrants was found after a short foot pursuit and a little while later they arrested a 17-year-old — who was armed and wearing body armour — near Eastern Passage.
They say efforts are on to arrest the third male, and so far officers say they have recovered three firearms, two sets of body armour, ammunition and two vehicles — one of which they believe is stolen. (The Canadian Press)
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(PEI-Influenza-Outbreak)
An influenza outbreak has been declared at Prince Edward Home, a nursing home in Charlottetown.
A news release says this follows outbreaks at other nursing homes in P-E-I last week, including Sunrise Place, Lady Slipper Path, Lupin Valley and Blue Jay Way.
It says residents are limited to one visitor, and those coming in will have to wear a mask.
The nursing homes are reminding those feeling unwell to not visit residents. (The Canadian Press)
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(Oldest-Basketball-Court)
A New Brunswick group says it’s hoping to foster pride in basketball’s Canadian roots.
A brick building nestled between an empty lot and a sports bar in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, claims to house the world’s oldest surviving basketball court.
A non-profit group, Canada 1st Basketball, is hoping to transform the building into what it calls an “experience centre” that would feature a hall of fame, interactive displays and a theatre.
The project aims to raise a total of 18 million dollars, seeking six million from private and corporate donors, and six million each from the provincial and federal governments. (The Canadian Press)
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(NL-Studded-Tires)
Newfoundland and Labrador residents should get ready to remove their studded tires.
Service N-L says the tires must be off by April 30th.
Under the Highway Traffic Act, studded tires may only be used between November 1st and April 30th.
However, the government can extend the deadline if spring snowstorms are expected.
(The Canadian Press)
