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- General
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Former Halifax church could become affordable housing
A Catholic church in Halifax that closed last year could become affordable housing. The Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth shut down Saint Theresa's Church on North Street and Saint Patrick's Church on Brunswick Street in May 2024, citing financial, attendance and structural problems. Aurea Sadi, pastoral services manager with the Archdiocese, said they are exploring potentially transforming Saint Theresa's into affordable housing. Sadi also said Saint Patrick's is now being used by the Nova Scotia government to help people experiencing homelessness. Prior to the full closure, Saint Theresa's had been closed since October 2023 due to high levels of mold inside the building. The basement church was built in 1931 and the rectory was completed in 1937. -With files from CTV News Atlantic's Stephanie Tsicos For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
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7 days ago
- Politics
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New Hampshire resident denied re-entry to U.S. after New Brunswick visit
A Canadian living in New Hampshire is stuck in New Brunswick after getting turned away from the border. A visit to family in New Brunswick has turned into a prolonged ordeal for Christopher Landry, a longtime New Hampshire resident who was denied re-entry into the United States. Landry, who has lived in the U.S. since he was three, is now separated from his partner and children, raising concerns about the relationship between Canada and its southern neighbour. Landry was stopped at the border in Houlton, Maine, and told he was inadmissible due to a marijuana conviction nearly 20 years ago. 'I was absolutely shocked,' said Landry, who works in manufacturing and has a green card. 'I crossed the same port of entry since 2007, with no issues at all. 'It's terrible. Everything in my life is essentially put on hold. My primary concern right now is, how is my family going to survive at home without me?' Moncton lawyer Mike Murphy, a former New Brunswick justice minister, expressed surprise at Landry's situation. 'It brings new light to the relationship,' Murphy said. 'It really concerns me because now Canada is being treated like really every other nation in the world, despite our social and economic integration. 'I think that Mr. Landry's dilemma is going to be something we see a lot more of. It's going to permeate multiple levels of our judicial system and our regulatory system.' Mike Murphy Moncton lawyer Mike Murphy is pictured. (Source: Josh Smith/CTV News Atlantic) Murphy advises Canadians living in the U.S. to consider becoming U.S. citizens and to carefully examine their past records. 'You're dealing with the United States giving new definition to previous old terms,' he said. 'There are new measures at the border where they are looking at some of your social media. It's a new age that's descended upon us, so be very careful before you leave the United States.' He also suggested the Canadian government consider retaliatory measures, noting many Americans with connections to Canada could face similar issues. 'Mr. Trump and his administration, they have a lot of Canadian friends that might just fall into the same category as Mr. Landry,' Murphy said. 'What happens when they come back to Canada and they're going back and they've had a conviction for marijuana possession or drinking and driving in New York or Wisconsin or California? It may change.' Landry is currently working to clear the old charges so he can return home. 'I'm hopeful that we can get this cleaned up and I can go home and resume my life,' he said. Landry said he never pursued citizenship because he is a third-generation green card holder, but now intends to apply if he is allowed back into the U.S. 'My grandparents held green cards and lived in the United States for over 40 years. And my mother was a green card holder, spent her entire life as a green card holder,' he said. 'I feel like these policies are doing a lot more harm than good… People may make mistakes but it's what you do after the fact that counts.' Christopher Landry Christopher Landry was denied re-entry to New Hampshire after visiting New Brunswick. (Source: Josh Smith/CTV News Atlantic) For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
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25-04-2025
- Business
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Electric scooter rentals zoom into Moncton
Greater Moncton is experiencing a surge in micro-mobility with the arrival of Move Scooter Rentals, a Halifax-based company that has quickly become a popular option for getting around the city. 'It blew up overnight,' said owner Steven MacArthur. 'We've had 400 to 500 rides every single day. We're excited to be here in Moncton, and the city loves it. There's 140 on the streets, and we're going to be launching another 100, we'll be around 240, 250 scooters on the streets. And we plan on getting more soon.' The service is straightforward: download the app, add payment information and unlock a nearby scooter. These electric scooters offer a range of two to three hours of use, with some models capable of travelling up to 90 kilometres on a single charge. 'There is no target demographic,' MacArthur said. 'Everybody uses them pretty much between the age of 15 and 55. It can be, you know, a businessman trying to get to work. Or it could be a couple of teenagers at the university just going to have fun. 'You can rent it for, you know, five minutes, or you can rent it for two hours, however long the battery will last. For example, 12 bucks or 15 bucks, you get a bonus for adding money and a bonus for parking in certain spots. At the end of your ride, you park it safely off of sidewalks and roadways, take a quick picture of where you park it. It's called a park-approved photo, which will allow you to then end your ride and go about your day.' Electric scooter on street Move Scooter Rentals recently came to Moncton. (Source: Josh Smith/CTV News Atlantic) Move Scooter Rentals relocated from Halifax due to a new bylaw. While currently operating in what MacArthur considers the off-season (June 1 to Oct. 31 is peak season), they're already seeing impressive usage. 'I think it has a lot to do with the layout of the city. People are using them more for travel. We're getting more 13-kilometre average rides instead of six-kilometre average rides in Halifax,' he said. Patrick Richard, executive director of Downtown Moncton, welcomes the scooters but acknowledges some concerns. 'I think for the most part, they're happy that people are going to be getting around the downtown,' Richard said. 'There are some concerns that I would tend to agree with them about how they're kind of chaotically spread out throughout the downtown; they're not necessarily in one central area. 'I saw a lot of people after shows taking them from the Avenir, going to restaurants or getting across to St. George Street to go to a bar after hours, so that all of that is really exciting.' MacArthur said his team is actively addressing concerns about scooter placement. 'We're just dealing with parking zones, working with businesses and people that don't want them parked there,' he said. 'And every time they send us an email, we respond right away or move the scooter.' He also notes that theft is unlikely due to the scooters' GPS tracking. 'You get the odd person that thinks it's a good idea, but in the end, it's like stealing a cellphone,' MacArthur said. 'It just gets blacklisted. There's no way for the person to turn it on other than be connected to our app. So honestly? No point.' For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
