by CJ GoaterMore roadwork is kicking off throughout July. The city is investing $42 million this year to fund infrastructure work like road rehabilitation, sidewalk replacements, sewer and watermain repairs and replacements, and bridge and culvert renewals. During construction, drivers can expect road...
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by Brad PerrySite preparation for the new kindergarten to Grade 8 school in the south end of Saint John continues to progress. Brent McGovern, the city’s chief administrative officer, provided an update to council this week on the Rainbow Park project. “The province and Anglophone South School District and...
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by Chloe HannanThe Thunder Bay Food Bank is hosting a food drive at the Real Canadian Superstore. ‘Stuff a Bus’ will help the food bank restock their shelves to better serve the community. Food or cash donations are welcome. Canned items, pasta, cereal and other non-perishable foods are preferred. The demand...
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The province has assigned a conciliator as public library workers in Halifax try to negotiate a new collective agreement. Local 14 of the Nova Scotia Union of Public and Private Employees represents librarians, library assistants, and other support staff. The union started negotiations with...
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by Chloe HannanRehabilitation work has started at the Agimak Lake Dam. Work will include replacing old concrete, replacing two aged retaining walls, installing an automated water gauge, securing of handrails, modifying security fencing and adding closure plates to prevent fill loss. Mayor Kimberly Baigrie says...
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by Brad PerryOne person suffered serious injuries after his all-terrain vehicle collided with an RCMP cruiser, according to an independent police watchdog. The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) said the head-on crash happened on a rural road in Tobique Narrows on the evening of July 3. “The ATV driver...
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by CJ GoaterA Thunder Bay resident is facing multiple charges in relation to elder abuse. In January city police received information that an elderly woman was believed to be dealing with ongoing abuse. Earlier this week a suspect was identified and arrested. A 50-year-old has been charged with forcible...
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by Evan TaylorOrganizers with the Lunenburg Dog Park are alerting its users that an osprey has been spotted swooping at small dogs attempting to pick them up. An Osprey nest has been situated near the park for years, and while typically there are no issues with the dog park things have changed recently. In a...
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by Caitlin SnowIt will soon cost you a bit more to shop at Costco. For the first time in seven years, membership fees are going up. The retail giant announced Wednesday, the hike will go up $5 to $65 if you have an individual, business or business-add on membership. If you are an executive member, there will...
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We are less than a month away from a week-long congress focusing on Acadian culture. The Congres Mondial Acadien will take over southwestern Nova Scotia for nine days, starting on August 10. Banners are up in Yarmouth, Argyle, Clare and Barrington, as tens-of-thousands are expected to take part....
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