Petitcodiac River: Quick Facts

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67-year-old P.E.I. man identified as victim of crash in N.B., police say • Nov. 9, 2026, 5:47 PM ET (CBC)

Body of man, 67, recovered from SUV in Petitcodiac River • Nov. 6, 2026, 5:35 PM ET (CBC)

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Petitcodiac River

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