Monthly Archives: June 2025

Mounties tout body cams, but expert warns of high costs & uncertain benefits

Posted on June 26, 2025 by brucewark

RCMP Acting Sergeant Andy Paynter told Tantramar councillors on Monday that for the past two weeks, they may have noticed that most members of the Sackville detachment now have a small plastic case attached to the front of their vests. … Continue reading →

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Local news matters, but ‘these are desperate times’ says journalism researcher

Posted on June 16, 2025 by brucewark

A retired Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) professor says local journalism matters because it builds a shared sense of community and provides citizens with the information they need to participate in local decision-making. “Covering municipal council, for instance, means that people … Continue reading →

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ATV clubs seeking greater access to Tantramar streets and roads

Posted on June 11, 2025 by brucewark

QUAD NB, the association that represents 59 ATV clubs in the province, is seeking the town’s support for all-terrain vehicle access to three residential streets in Sackville so that club members could ride legally to the parking lot at The … Continue reading →

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