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A 32-year-old man has been charged with voyeurism in the Val-Doucet region and police are now seeking other possible victims.
Members of the Caraquet R-C-M-P received a report of photos being taken of an individual without their consent in early January 2024.
They searched a residence and found electronic devices and unsecured firearms.
Police arrested the man in December and was charged with voyeurism with a trial date of June 23rd set for later this year. (The Canadian Press)
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The Nova Scotia government is set to introduce a new pilot program to help its residents identify and buy more local products.
Through the Loyal Producer Labelling Pilot Program, businesses are able to apply for a 70 per cent rebate on eligible expenses for adding the Nova Scotia Loyal logo on their products.
Minister of Growth and Development Colton LeBlanc says there is growing interest in the province to support local businesses.
Eligible labelling expenses include graphic design work, printing and production of new packaging, dyes and labels, with a max rebate of three-thousand-dollars per business. (The Canadian Press)
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Two firefighters have been dismissed from a Nova Scotia fire department after a 28-year-old man was struck and killed by a fire truck last week.
The Municipality of Cumberland has told C-T-V News that fire Chief Jerrold Cotton was driving the truck in Collingwood Corner late Friday night when the fatal collision occurred.
The municipality held an emergency meeting Tuesday to discuss the incident and actions of two members of the Collingwood and District Volunteer Fire Department.
According to a report from the municipality, Cotton and former acting fire chief Andrea Bishop breached the fire department’s code of conduct in the days following the collision — and they have since been discharged from the fire department and banned from the fire hall.
(CTV News)
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Fredericton is looking for artists for its annual Summer Artist-in-Residence Program.
The selected artists will work at the Fredericton Botanic Garden in Odell Park and at Killarney Lake Park between June 30th and August 22nd.
Residency periods are for two weeks with a stipend of 500 dollars per week.
The deadline for applications is March 21st.
(The Canadian Press)
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The Newfoundland and Labrador Office of Child and Youth Advocate met with young people and families who have direct experience with the mental health system.
It says they have heard from many stakeholders and interested parties by phone, email, in-person and through online form.
The office says it will keep gathering information until the end of March.
A final report will be complied once the findings are analyzed.
(The Canadian Press)
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Island Digital Voices is back with a new season celebrating storytelling, community and P-E-I’s diverse voices.
The program led by the P-E-I Museum and Heritage Foundation captures and preserves the stores of community members, ensuring they remain part of the province’s history.
Season three features content from across the Island, including videos about the life of Stella Shepard, story of Soleil’s Farm and ballet dancer Marissa Laderoute.
Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture Minister Zack Bell says storytelling is at the heart of our communities and is thrilled about the show’s return. (The Canadian Press)
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The contenders for this year’s East Coast Music Awards have been announced after a period of turmoil for the organization.
Hip-hop artist Classified and Indigenous tenor Jeremy Dutcher lead nominees with eight each, followed by Kellie Loder, Jah’Mila, Maggie Andrew and Vishtèn, who each earned five nominations.
The East Coast Music Association says in a news release that the awards festivities are set for St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, from May 7th to 11th.
Classified’s nominations include album of the year and rap/hip-hop release of the year, while Dutcher’s nominations include classical composer of the year and roots release of the year.
(The Canadian Press)
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