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Massive 13,000+ acre NJ wildfire nearly brought under control
The smell of smoke continues to linger across much of New Jersey as the Mullica River wildfire is nearly brought under control.The Mullica River wildfire remains 95% contained Wednesday morning, according to the NJ Forest Fire Service.…
New Jersey man charged with killing his girlfriend’s poodle
ASBURY PARK – A townsman threatened the well-being of his girlfriend's two toy poodles during an exchange of text messages with the woman, then proceeded to kill one of the dogs and abandon the other, authorities announced on Wednesday.The…
MicroSectors Launches Long and Short ETNs for US Travel
REX Shares LLC announced the launch of two new MicroSectors Exchange Traded Notes issued by Bank of Montreal (BMO) linked to the MerQube MicroSectors US Travel Index. The MicroSectors Travel 3x Leveraged ETN (NYSE Arca:…
MicroSectors™ Launches US Long and Short Trip Exchange Traded Notes on NYSE Arca
NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - REX Shares, LLC ("REX") today announced the launch of two new MicroSectors Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs) issued by Bank of Montreal (BMO) linked to the MerQube MicroSectors US Travel Index (ticker:…
Please don’t start a forest fire
The Wharton State Forest Fire which started as a small blaze on Sunday morning will have destroyed approximately 15,000 acres before being completely extinguished, making it New Jersey's largest wildfire in the past last 15 years.As crews…
No, most beaches in NJ are not free
In time for Memorial Day weekend, Governor Phil Murphy announced that all state parks will be free this summer.Some optimistic Shore visitors wondered if that meant that for at least one summer, all New Jersey beaches would also be free to…
Showcase Antigua-Barbuda back in great shape, and Canadian arrivals are gaining momentum
“It's wonderful and really nice to see the response we're getting. We feel really good leading the charge and we are pushing hard to get a piece of the market because so many of our fellow citizens depend on tourism for their…
Montreal delighted with the return of the Canadian Grand Prix
Absent from the Formula 1 calendar since 2019, the Canadian Grand Prix was back in race mode on Sunday to the delight of Montreal drivers, fans and business owners who had missed the thrilling action on the circuit during from his…
Is the sand and water on NJ beaches safe to touch?
Six drownings in a week before summer even officially started put a damper on early-season fun and relaxation on the Jersey Shore.But one thing locals and bennies (shoobies?) don't have to worry about is lying on the beach, said Stewart…
Étienne Grandmont wins the nomination of Québec solidaire in Taschereau
Breadcrumb Links Quebec The defender of public transport will now try to succeed MP Catherine Dorion, who is not seeking another term. Author of the article: The Canadian Press Johanna Pellus…
Québec solidaire seeks to keep the former Parti Québécois stronghold in Taschereau
Étienne Grandmont is the new candidate for Québec solidaire (QS) in the riding of Taschereau in Québec. He won the nomination Saturday against Madeleine Cloutier and will try to succeed Catherine Dorion, who announced in April…
South Padre Island Beach Guide
With soft sand, plenty of beach bars, and the best ceviche, there's arguably only one beach worth visiting in Texas: South Padre Island. You might know this beach as a college student's spring break hotspot, but in reality, it's the Rio…
Here’s where you might find Spadea this Father’s Day weekend
We opened the phone lines on Friday to help the dad in your family relax and enjoy a great weekend. Tons of great places around the state to choose from.From pizza to lobster nachos, NJ has plenty of great places to choose from.Grilled…
“The atmosphere is really good this weekend,” says a Montreal Grand Prix reveler
Links to the breadcrumb Local News With a thunderstorm forecast, fewer people than usual attended events on Crescent and Pell Sts. downtown, but everyone had a great time. Author of the article: Jason Magder •…
A judge orders the cancellation of a pop-up party in Long Branch, NJ
A judge has ordered the organizers of a pop party being held this weekend in Long Branch to cancel the event and banned them from promoting future illegal parties on social media.The order, signed by Superior Court Judge Lisa Thornton, is a…
Why so many drownings in New Jersey? Surprisingly few can swim
Twelve people in our state have drowned so far in this preseason to the official summer. A 17- and 22-year-old were the latest victims at Sunset Lake in Mine Hill Beach, Morris County. A 24-year-old man drowned in Belmar a few days ago.…
Asbury Park, NJ, latest to ask judge to stop pop-up parties
Asbury Park is the latest city to ask the courts to intervene to try to stop the short-lived parties that have drawn huge crowds at other seaside venues.For weeks, Asbury Park Police have been monitoring social media talk of a pop-up party…
Atlantic City, NJ, casino workers authorize 4th of July strike
Atlantic City casino workers have voted overwhelmingly to allow a strike if new contracts cannot be reached with the city's gambling halls.Unite Here Local 54 says 96% of workers who voted on Wednesday voted to strike.The "yes" vote doesn't…
Metro Vancouver Named Second Best Summer Destination in Canada
There are plenty of scenic spots in Metro Vancouver that would make a fabulous summer travel destination, but Richmond was just named the second best in Canada.
According to data provided by Turo, Richmond trails only Calgary, which was the…
From delicious to volatile to hot to cold
The essentialThere's a lot to like about this prediction. Dare I say something for everyone. Wednesday will be a nice warm, sunny and not humid day. Then we become unstable on Thursday. Then things heat up on Friday. Then we'll freshen…
Inovia raises US$325m tech venture fund as backers ignore market jitters
Chris Arsenault, right, founding partner of venture capital firm iNovia, with Patrick Pichette, left, former CFO of Google, and Dennis Kavelman, center, former CFO of Blackberry, at the iNovia offices in Montreal in 2018.Dario Ayala/For the…
NJ finally releases advice on building warehouses in cities
Even before online shopping skyrocketed due to the pandemic, growing numbers of warehouses were being built in cities across New Jersey.The trend has sparked strong complaints about noise and traffic from some local residents, and now, for…
Why is distracted driving so prevalent in New Jersey?
This isn't exactly breaking news.A new report published by the Governors Highway Safety Association finds that distracted driving causes thousands of crashes a year in New Jersey, including fatalities, and calls for a multi-pronged effort…
Opinion: Actions needed to protect affordable housing
Breadcrumb Links Opinion Columnists As homes are lost to investors who renovate and raise rents, homelessness increases. Author of the article: James Hughes • Montreal Gazette Special A man…
Victoria is one of two municipalities in the South Island with a short-term rental regulation
While the City of Victoria has put in place a bylaw limiting short-term rentals, few other South Island municipalities have taken similar action.
Data obtained by CHEK News shows Victoria has the most active listings on sites like Airbnb…
Airbnbs at $2000 a night instead of accommodation
A building in Griffintown that was meant to house residences now houses a sprawling apartment hotel that costs $150 to $2,000 a night.
• Read also: In the midst of the housing crisis, millions of dollars belong to Airbnb
Yesterday, our FBI…
Canada has the largest geothermal lagoon in the world
The small Quebec town of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François is about to get a very comfortable $300 million makeover.
Plans for geoLAGON were announced Tuesday by local developer Louis Massicotte, who will transform the small town into a 120,000…
Convocation returns with thousands of graduates in person
For the first time in nearly three years, graduates of St. Clair College had the chance to walk across the stage at the graduation ceremony.
Ceremonies have been held virtually for the past few years due to the pandemic and…
A huge Icelandic geothermal spa open all year round is coming to Quebec
The small Quebec town of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François is about to get a very comfortable $300 million makeover.
Plans for geoLAGOON were announced Tuesday by local developer Louis Massicotte, who will transform the small town into a…
This low-cost airline has a sale and Canadians can fly for as little as $44
Summer is almost here, but it's going to "fly" and when it does arrive, you'll wish you had a way to escape that October chill. Luckily, thanks to low-cost Flair Airlines from Canada, an affordable fall escape could be in…