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intervention, mentors. We are seeing improvements in these areas. >> Todd mackay, our laura brown in our fredericton studio. Still in new brunswick, another progressive conservative mla is bowing out of provincial politics. Andrea anderson-mason told ctv news this afternoon. She will not run in the october provincial election. The mla for funding the aisle st. John west has been in the blaine higgs government for the last 6 years. But she says she doesn't feel like her skills are valued in the longer and didn't want to stay just for the paycheque anderson-mason becomes the 12th pc mla to announce they're not running. In the upcoming election. The prime minister was in the maritimes today to announce the federal government will cover the cost of contraception and diabetes medications as part of the first phase of the national pharmacare plan. Prime minister justin trudeau was in truro this afternoon to highlight announcements made in this year's budget birth control pills or iuds in the morning after pill will be covered under that from a care plan as well. Diabetes medications like insulin >> Bringing down the cost of medications and dental care is making life more affordable for canadians. These measures are based on the idea that everyone in this country should have access to the care they need, no matter where they live or how much money they have in their bank account. >> The federal liberals are spending 1.5 billion dollars to launch the first phase of this plan. Get the maritimes top stories, breaking news alerts and watch live. Download the ctv news app. >> A custodian at pence elementary school in nova scotia's south shore has been charged with sexual offences. >> Involving for children following a lengthy investigation. Police have charged 67 year-old gerald maurice hudson of hebbville with 4 counts of sexual assault and sexual interference. Lunenburg rcmp arrested hudson earlier this week. He was released and will appear in court at a later date. Police say more charges are likely in that case. Police in st. John say they've increased presence in rockwood park following a report of a sexual assault earlier this week. Frequent user of the part tells ctv's nick moore police need to ramp up patrols. >> I should be able to feel safe in my own city and for public parks. The tracy doyle says a report of a sexual assault earlier this week at rockwood park in st. John has changed. Everything made me really nervous because I go through here by myself. >> I mean, I'm the same age as the woman that was attacked. So I mean, it really scares me. And I think that the younger women that are going through here as well. The alleged attack happened on tuesday afternoon. >> At approximately 2:15pm, a 50 year-old woman was walking on a trail near lily lake when she passed by an unknown man. She then heard footsteps approaching from behind her for being grabbed and taken to the ground by the unknown man who attempted to sexually assault or the woman was able to get away. And there were no serious physical injuries. The victim immediately call police and the canine unit was brought in to help search for the man. >> But he was not located. The suspect is described as being white pale skinny with no teeth. And approximately 30 years old with brown hair, brown eyes and stubble. He was wearing dirty sweat pants and a t-shirt. St. John police say they've upped their patrols around the park that will include a combination of both foot patrols and vehicle. >> Passing to the area as well during different times of the day. Tracy doyle would like to see more police in the park more often make yourself known. I mean, if they don't have to live, if they are limited in resources. They do have a program called the auxiliary police program. >> They could easily use those volunteers and have them out walking to a presence known that you know what, they're not going to stand for it. >> Tracie doyle says women are often told not to walk alone. She calls that not practical. And b, something that she shouldn't have to do in order to be safe. She's calling for women in the area to be given more educational opportunities on how they can defend themselves. >> In our st. John studio tonight that ctv's nick moore. And there's a live look at charlottetown 9 minutes after 6 o'clock words. Still a balmy 23 degrees. We bring in kalin mitchell in the weather centre for a first look at the forecast that certainly warm temperatures right now. Yeah, a little bit of a heads up for the charlottetown area could see a shower move through or at least in the vicinity of the boats are within about an hour. So that my cool temperatures a little bit like the showers have done. >> Around north and central areas of new brunswick, you can see temperatures there. And now in the range around 12 to 18 degrees. Showers have been a little bit more widespread, a little bit more persistent for

that part of the maritimes and at times have been accompanied by some small thunderstorms. In fact, you can see a few lightning strikes still being detected in that area of showers and thunderstorms are much weaker than those who are keeping track of yesterday. The not coming along with any watches or warnings like yesterday. The showers and thunderstorms are going to be clearing out and coming to an end as we move through this evening, especially as we head towards midnight were a few small showers. So speaking the way to south eastern new brunswick. You can see this one here just passing by month and head towards the northumberland strait. That's one within an hour, could be in the vicinity of charlottetown. Taking a closer look at some of these showers up in the north of new brunswick. Again, a few lightning strikes with them. But most of these thunderstorms are popping up and then coming to an end in a short period of time. Obviously, we don't have perfectly clear conditions across the entire the maritimes for this evening. But there is some clearing expected by around and after midnight. So winning get this moon tonight near 99% illuminated that will be low in the southeastern horizon near midnight. The planet saturn and mars are still rising over the eastern horizon in the predawn hours. The be good viewing opportunity for the international space station on saturday, tennell, 7:00pm from the northwest to southeast and this past actually climbs a little bit higher in the sky and that can sometimes make for better viewing for todd. A 10 o'clock in the evening. Certainly more doable than when you tell us it's at 4:00am struck a tough day. They take advantage of that. Thank you. We'll see you in about 16 minutes for the full forecast. >> We've been hearing stories of newcomers to our region who were considering moving or have already left. >> Because they just can't find a place to live. For many immigrants, finding a home has become an all consuming task. Ctv's hafsa arif spoke with one woman in that exact situation. >> Geneva list goes days seem to blur together every spare moment. And there are few between work and caring for her kids is spent looking for a place to live. Finding a job is a job and tones in there and it's a job bullish co has a month until the lease ends and she loses her apartment every day. She submits at least 10 applications so far, all of them have been rejected. I'm in canada is my 2 kids. So I have only wanted it to she has some additional savings still landlord see her as a financial risk. I can't even explain. It's very hard to be in a different country. And I'm along with my kids. >> And sometimes I'm. Feeling that I'm losing hope and she's not alone. >> Newcomers without a support network are struggling. They just canada, they don't have experience. Mental kept credits called they don't have money, they earn. And here they spent on rent mostly. And according to the ywca, some have even left the province or the country because of it was maybe >> We won't be able >> Buy some. >> House they decided to make the list, go also knows people who are leaving the province, but she doesn't want to be one of them. I hope the. >> These days, it's hard for me, but I hold in one year of experience here, like in the contents. It will be more, may be easier for me. In the meantime, she'll continue submitting applications until she finds a place she and her children can call home. We reached out to the nova scotia government to ask about the housing supports for newcomers. And in the statement, they told us that they've hired 6. >> A community navigators across the province to help people find housing before they make the move here. Todd. >> Alright, have said that sir. Unfortunate situation. Thank you for that. As we reported last night for sure, man in northern new brunswick are working again after fishing grounds were closed by the sighting of a right whale. >> Well, there's been another sighting of the endangered mammal this time near st. John harbour. As ctv's avery macrae reports. On what that could mean for fishing in that particular spot. >> Recent video sent to the department of fisheries and oceans caught the rare endangered north atlantic right whale making a visit to the port city in this particular >> Video. The animal was near the digby ferry terminal in only a few metres off of of shore. Kim davies is a professor at unb sj with a specialty and right wells. She admits seeing any well, let alone one of the around 350 right whales left that close to shore is unusual. Every. >> Right will is industrial activities, ships. A reason to be on extra alert wednesday,

dfo issued a closure notice in and around the st. John harbour warning fishers to remove all their gear in the area by 5:00pm tomorrow. Austin viber is a former fisherman and says ropeless gear could ensure fishers could still do their work during the limited season will not posing a risk to the whales. All the gears collected into one of these cages and remains on the bottom until you sail over top of it. And lauren acoustic transducer into the water. >> Release your brewery comes to the surface, you fish it and there's no danger for well entanglement. >> In a year that has already been tough for the declining population. Oceana is kim elmslie said it's important for anyone on the water to be wary of the large mammals over the winter. We had several calves that had died or are presumed dead our season with canadian waters started off with an entangled well, you know, in waters and then there but you kind of a carcass, a half a half of all. Well, that was found off of nova scotia. She says anyone that sees a north atlantic right whale be it from shore or in the ocean to contact d avery macrae, ctv news, st. John. >> And moments ago, we that the department of fisheries and oceans has lifted that temporary ban. And we have more on this issue out. Our website ctv news atlantic. Dot ca. We're going to step aside for first break tonight. When we come back. Spotty showers ending and then clearing for the rest of the night. Kalin has the details in his full forecast next. How are you feeling about your finances? The new it's a new survey indicates everyone feels worse off, no matter how much they make. That's after the break. ( ) ( ) Nutty...and sweet. Latte macchiato. ( ) This one is for the prize? Intenso. No, cool. Definitely iced. ( ) Sweet. Bye. Nespresso, what else? When you live with diabetes,confidence comes from knowing your glucose levels and where they're headed. Manage your diabeteswith confidence with Dexcom g7. ( ) Make room for more fresh ingredients. Say to goodbye to less-than-fresh take out. Say hello to home made and delicious. HelloFresh, home cooking made easy. The iwk Telethon is back.We'll hear from kids who rely onthe iwk for world Your generosity is life changingfor many Maritime families. The iwk TelethonJune 2nd live on ctv. There's a new Tims run in town with new Flatbread Pizza. Served hot out of the oven and freshly prepared in Chicken Parmesan, Pepperoni, Simply Cheese, and Bacon Everything. Try Tims new Flatbread Pizza. It's time for Tims When I was blindsided by a reckless driver, it wasn't just me who felt the pain. My entire family suffered. And, when I turned to the insurance company for help, they denied our claim. If you've been injured, call Preszler Law. Music Only The qeii Home Lottery final deadline is midnight tonight! Live lakeside in Glen Arbour with the 1.8 million dollar Grand Prize Showhome! Custom built by Stonewater Homes this walkout bungalow is over 4,400 square feet and is a perfect blend of modern styling and classic design. Four bedrooms and four baths makes hosting a breeze! Awarded Furnished and landscaped along with $50,000 cash! Hurry the absolute final deadline is midnight tonight! Order now at QE2HomeLottery.com Be Social at The Berkeleyon your own terms! Theres always lots to do,with the choice for quiet pursuits as well. Best of all, yourenever home alone! The Berkeley.comLove this stage of life! After a life-changing diagnosis my disability claim was denied. And, the hardest part is my whole family suffered because the insurance company protected their interests and not mine. Disability claim denied? Call Preszler Law. Male Announcer: The Good Stuff with Mary Berg. Weekdays at 10:00, 09:00 Mountain on ctv. This segment is brought to you by the Mike Murphy Law Group, the HRMs accident lawyers.

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