(NB-Dogs-Rescued)
The New Brunswick S-P-C-A says it has rescued 41 dogs from unsanitary living conditions, with 25 adults and 16 puppies now in their care.
The shelter says animal protection officers were called to the home after reports of poor conditions were called in, with the animals removed from the home and safely placed into foster homes for recovery.
Executive Director Lesley Rogers says the cost of housing and caring for the creatures is substantial, but each dog will receive the proper care and grooming.
The shelter is seeking donations from the public to help cover the cost of their care and rehab.
(The Canadian Press)
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(Atl-Premiers-Poll)
A new poll says Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey has the highest approval rating among all of the premiers.
Furey’s approval rating stands at 68 per cent, exactly a month after he announced he would be stepping away from public life.
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt was in third place at 60 per cent, behind Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew.
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston was in fourth at 59 per cent, and P-E-I Premier Rob Lantz was not included because of the Island’s small sample size.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NB-Select-Committee)
New Brunswick Green Party Leader David Coon is calling for a select committee of the legislature to hold public hearings on the options for restructuring N-B Power.
He says restructuring a public utility the size of N-B Power is a complicated business and it takes time to get it right.
Premier Susan Holt recently announced that her government is looking at different options of what to do with N-B Power.
Coon says people deserve transparency and a real voice in the future of their power company, and a select committee will ensure that all options are thoroughly examined in public.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NL-Innu-Culture-Artwork)
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey participated in a ceremony today in St. John’s commemorating the culture and historical significance of the Innu Nation.
The event included the unveiling of new artwork with Grand Chief Simon Pokue of the Innu Nation.
The new piece of art was crafted by the late Patrick Nuke and conveys the tranquility and oneness with the land within the culture of the Innu.
Provincial officials say they will soon ensure the art is displayed for the public in the lobby of the Confederation Building.
(The Canadian Press)
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(PEI-MADD-Checkpoints)
The P-E-I R-C-M-P says its officers were busy throughout last week, conducting traffic enforcement checkpoints across the island during MADD Canada’s Impaired Driving Prevention Week.
With a total of 25 checkpoints, police managed to screen 21-hundred vehicles while arresting eight impaired drivers.
Mounties say they conducted 250 mandatory alcohol screenings throughout the week.
The R-C-M-P says an operation like this can help highlight the risks and consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs.
(The Canadian Press)
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