New murder charge in connection with Rothesay woman’s death

New murder charge in connection with Rothesay woman’s death

By Andrew Bates, Telegraph-Journal, Local Journalism Initiative The man charged with manslaughter in the death of Sarah Teakles has had his charge upgraded to second-degree murder. Calvin Burns-Smith, 31, facing charges of manslaughter and indignity to or interference with human remains, was scheduled to appear Tuesday for a bail hearing in Saint John Provincial Court. […]

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 U.S. sand sculptors win competition at New River Beach

U.S. sand sculptors win competition at New River Beach

Sand sculptors were shaping sand-crafted art at New River Beach as part of an international competition.  The Bay of Fundy Sand Sculpture Festival returned this summer season for another few tide cycles – working against Mother Nature and the competition clock.  The festival has dug out a new model expanding from one day to three.  […]

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 Premier Holt voices concern over rising U.S. trade tariffs

Premier Holt voices concern over rising U.S. trade tariffs

By Alex Allan, Acadia Broadcasting Premier Susan Holt is calling on the federal government to defend key provincial industries as Canada faces a sharp increase in U.S. tariffs. Holt expressed strong disappointment in the tariff escalation over a social media post Friday. Her comments come after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order raising tariffs […]

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 RAILFest is building history on Ministers Island

RAILFest is building history on Ministers Island

RAILFest is back on Ministers Island for its second year of train-centric Lego building.  The festival has a working model train that people can interact with, including sending it around the tracks with the push of a button.  Patrick Bourgoin, the president of The Maritime Lego Users Group (MariLUG), said that his favourite part of […]

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