by Tara ClowA longtime business in Moncton’s downtown is relocating to the north end. Brunswick Optical will close its doors on St. George Street on August 1, as it prepares to move into a larger spot on Horsman Road. Optometrist Monic Nadeau Boudreau says the business was started in 1971, and they have...
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Significant federal funding is going toward fixing wharves in Nova Scotia’s coastal communities. As part of Budget 2024, more than $460 million over three years will be invested for the repair and maintenance of wharves, including those damaged by Hurricane Fiona. This is on top of DFO’s annual...
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by Randy ThomsA section of Fifth Street South is closing tomorrow. It is because of the need to repair a water value. The city says the work will close the road between Third Avenue South and Fourth Avenue South on Tuesday and Wednesday. It could also lead to some disruption to water service in the area. The...
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A sombre anniversary in our province. One year ago today, four people died in flash flooding in Brooklyn, Hants County. Two young children, Natalie Harnish and Colton Sisco were victims, along with 14-year-old Terri-Lynn Keddy and 52-year-old Nicholas Holland. West Hants Regional Municipality...
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by Evan TaylorThe province of Nova Scotia is seeking feedback from residents on 18 new or expanded wilderness areas and nature reserves. The plans for the new sites align with the provincial target of protecting 20 per cent of the province’s land and water by 2030. The online survey allows respondents to...
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by Tim DavidsonAbout 250 people, both young and old, attended the Teddy Bear’s Picnic at the Pinecrest Home for Aged. The event was held last Thursday morning. Nurse practitioner Mike Limerick and Assistant Director of Care, Rob Bergman were able to examine and treat at least 120 Teddy Bears and other stuffed...
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A Halifax-area man won the Nova Scotia Marathon. Matthew Beaver prevailed through a windy course in Barrington and Cape Sable Island with a time of just over two hours and 54 minutes. He says it’s his first Nova Scotia Marathon. “Hopefully I’ll quality for the Boston Marathon, so that would be...
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by Tim DavidsonA couple of new positions are being added to the Dryden detachment of the OPP. Inspector Adam Illman says one will be targeting things like domestic violence. “Abuse Issues investigator is a detachment position,” Illman told Dryden city council recently during a presentation. “We’ll be getting a...
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by Tim DavidsonDespite heavy rain in some areas overnight, the forest fire hazard is listed as moderate to high across much of northwestern Ontario. Over the weekend, there were just three new forest fires reported. One was located near Woodland Caribou Park, about 26 kilometers east of the Manitoba Border at...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Ontario Provincial Police Association has come to an agreement on a four-year deal for its members. The union represents both uniformed officers and civilians. Civilians voted 92.9 percent in favour, while 87.7 percent of uniformed officers approved the deal. The agreement is retroactive to...
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