by Bryan TaitThe effects of this week’s winter storm are still being felt. Nova Scotia Power reported 23,690 customers were still in the dark as of 6 a.m. Tuesday. The hardest-hit area was Bridgewater, where nearly 17,000 customers were still in the dark. Liverpool has about 3,900, and Halifax is sitting at...
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by Alex AllanThe RCMP is warning people in Moncton to watch for counterfeit bills after a rise in reports over the past several days. The Codiac Regional detachment reported fake $20, $50 and $100 notes turning up in the community. The transparent security window on some bills had been altered, according to...
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by Alex AllanThe RCMP is asking for the public’s help after a man was assaulted in Moncton. Officers were called to Lutz Street near Park Street around 10:10 p.m. on January 10. Police said a man was walking to his parked vehicle when someone approached him and assaulted him. The man was taken to the...
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by NewsA 37-year-old man is facing a list of charges after threatening police with a knife on Quinpool Rd. Police say it was Saturday evening when he had allegedly robbed two liquor stores in Halifax: one on Grafton Street and the other on Quinpool Road. When police tried to arrest him, he threatened...
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by Alex AllanThe New Brunswick SPCA has a new chief animal protection officer. Don Metcalfe says he wants to put more focus on prevention and community outreach as the organization responds to rising call volumes. Metcalfe moved into the role after the retirement of longtime chief Tony Porter, who served...
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Some Nova Scotian’s will now have more access to the Crisis Assistance and Response community service. The CARE program originally launched in 2025 and was available Monday to Friday, but starting today residents in Dartmouth, Woodlawn, and Cole Harbour can access the service 24/7. The...
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Dartmouth Community Fridge volunteers are reaching out for help as donations dwindle after the holidays. The organization says that resources remain scarce, but they’re hoping to partner with local groups and be able to host monthly or bi-monthly food drives to help fill the shelves. Dartmouth...
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by Alex AllanMost New Brunswick property owners won’t see a change in their tax value this year. The province has mailed out its 2026 assessment notices with a one‑year freeze in place. The provincial government said the freeze will keep 2026 taxation values at 2025 levels for about 430,000 properties. The...
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by Tara ClowFinal recommendations from an NB Power review are expected by the end of March. Surveys were issued last April, and looked at financial sustainability, governance and utility structure, customer expectations, investor attractiveness and strategic partnerships. Engagement came from the public,...
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Canada’s new deal with China is great news for the lobster industry. That’s according to the Executive Director of the Lobster Council of Canada, Geoff Irvine. Last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the Chinese government will remove their 25 percent tariff on lobster by March 1....
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