by Brad PerryWork is progressing on the long-awaited development at the top of King Street in Saint John. City staff recently issued street occupancy and excavation permits for the project at 99 King Street. In a social media post, Mayor Donna Reardon said existing foundation walls are now being removed....
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by Newsby Bruce Braun “Sometimes the biggest problem is in your head. You’ve got to believe.” -Jack Nicklaus. Just before teeing off this morning 60 members and 2 guests gathered on a hilltop, otherwise known as the ninth tee. The elevated location looks south over Upper Black Sturgeon Lake. It...
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by Tim DavidsonThe City of Dryden is holding its own when it comes to finances. The first quarter report was release at the open council meeting on Monday. Treasurer Steven Lansdell-Roll says the one trouble spot is the Dryden Airport. “Our user fee revenue is slightly underbudgeted, approximately $127,000,...
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by Brad PerryLoblaw and its parent company will pay $500 million for their role in an alleged bread price-fixing scheme. The companies announced Thursday have entered into minutes of settlement to resolve national class-action lawsuits against them. George Weston Ltd. will pay $247.5 million in cash and...
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by Tim DavidsonA new subdivision is being planned for the Wabaseemoong Independant Nations northwest of Kenora. A community celebration was held on Tuesday to break ground for the 63 residential lots. The subdivision includes associated roads and infrastructure. The federal government is providing $15 million...
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Cape Breton Regional Police are investigating the death of a person believed to be the victim of an assault in Sydney. Officers were called to a Macaulay’s Lane home at about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday where they discovered a deceased person. They arrested a suspect inside the residence who remains in...
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by Brad PerryThe HMCS Ride for Wishes returns this weekend for the first time since the pandemic began. Ten crew members from HMCS Fredericton members will cycle across the province to raise money for Make-A-Wish Canada. Sandi Hancox, executive director of the New Brunswick chapter of Make-A-Wish Canada,...
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by Brad PerryThree New Brunswick judges have been appointed to new roles by Canada’s justice minister. Court of King’s Bench Justice Ivan Robichaud is now a judge with New Brunswick’s Court of Appeal. Chief provincial court Judge Marco Cloutier becomes a Court of King’s Bench trial division judge. Also...
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by NewsThe president of the United States is set to step away after a remarkable turn of events. Joe Biden addressed the nation on Wednesday night from the Oval Office, in his first public appearance since announcing he would not run in the next election. ”I have been privileged to serve this nation...
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by NewsTwo young adults are facing drug smuggling charges after 140lbs of suspected cannabis was found in four large suitcases at Halifax Stanfield. RCMP say it was Monday morning when Canada Border Services Agency officers intercepted the suitcases while examining outbound luggage. The suitcases...
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