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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of two senators — one from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
The first is Tony Ince of Nova Scotia, who is a former member of the legislative assembly where he served for 11 years and advocated for Black Canadians’ rights.
The second is Dawn Arnold, who became the first woman to serve as the mayor of Moncton, New Brunswick in 2016.
Senators examine and revise legislation, investigate national issues, and represent regional, provincial and territorial, and minority interests.
(The Canadian Press)
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The federal government has announced more than 8.29-million-dollars in transit funding for the city of Fredericton.
The funding will be spread out over 10 years starting in 2026.
The goal of the funding is to upgrade, replace or modernize Fredericton’s public transit infrastructure and help keep it in good repair.
Fredericton M-P Jenica Atwin says investment in public transportation eases traffic, reduces emissions while fostering greater community connectivity.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NB-Indigenous-Recognition)
The Peskotomuhkati First Nation, also known as the Passamaquoddy, has sought recognition from the Canadian government for decades.
Recently, Chief Hugh Akagi says talks with the new provincial government in New Brunswick are giving him hope.
The Peskotomuhkati, whose traditional territory includes the St. Croix River and Passamaquoddy Bay watershed, have two communities in Maine and one in New Brunswick.
They live in both Canada and the United States, but are only officially recognized in the U-S.
(CBC News)
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The executive director of the Nova Scotia Seafood Alliance is calling Chinese tariffs announced on Saturday a “very strategic hit” on Atlantic Canada’s fish and seafood sector.
Kris Vascotto says it’s expected the resulting price volatility will affect the supply chain “right down to the harvester.”
Groups representing the region’s seafood sector say the pending 25 per cent tariffs from China add another layer of uncertainty to an industry already under threat of U-S duties.
China’s retaliatory tariffs come months after Canada imposed duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles along with steel and aluminum last fall.
(The Canadian Press)
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Tom Osborne has officially announced he will seek the federal Liberal nomination for the southeastern Newfoundland riding of Cape Spear.
The move comes after the former longtime provincial M-H-A and cabinet minister said last week he was thinking about the move.
Osborne says he believes his background will help Canada tackle some of the significant challenges its facing, including a trade war with the US-.
He retired last summer after serving as an M-H-A for nearly 30 years.
(VOCM)
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(NL-Grounded-Ship)
A cargo ship remains grounded in northwestern Newfoundland, almost a month after running into trouble in the Bay of Islands.
There’s still no timeline for when the Baltic Three will be removed, as salvagers will have to first remove fuel and cargo from the ship.
Marine Institute master mariner Kris Drodge says it’s positive the ship’s on-board cranes are operational.
Drodge says there are immense challenges in getting the ship in a position to refloat, something he doesn’t think is in the cards at this point.
(VOCM)
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(PEI-Free-Blue-Rodeo-Concert)
Blue Rodeo will play a free concert in Summerside, P-E-I this Canada Day.
Summerside Mayor Dan Kutcher made the announcement today, noting the Juno award-winning Canadian band will be part of an all-Canadian lineup that day.
Summerside is also expanding its programming to create a diverse and inclusive Canada Day celebration.
The Canada Day concert will happen on July 1st at the Summerside Waterfront.
(The Canadian Press)
