by Brad PerryMore and more people are using Saint John Transit — and new figures back that up. The transit agency says it is on track to have the highest ridership year in its history. More than 695,000 rides were recorded during the first four months of 2024. If that pace continues, officials expect to be...
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by Brad PerryA giant in the Canadian business industry will be laid to rest on Wednesday. James K. Irving, known as J.K., died peacefully in Saint John on Friday at the age of 96. He was the chairman of J.D. Irving, Limited, which was founded by his grandfather, James Dergavel Irving, in 1882. Irving was...
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by Jacob MooreThree veterinary hospitals joined a program from the New Brunswick SPCA, which aims to help pay for spay and neuter procedures for cats. Vet bills are a major barrier for people to own pets, which leads to a lot of abandoned animals, according to Lesley Rogers, executive director of the SPCA....
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by Brad PerryA new and improved community health centre in Petitcodiac should be ready in early 2026. The current facility on Railway Street is being replaced with a larger and more modern space. Provincial officials said Tuesday that the $21-million project is currently in the design phase. Tenders are...
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by Jacob MooreA new energy project in the quad counties could be the largest in Atlantic Canada. EverWind Fuels is proposing to build 404 wind turbines in multiple locations to power their green ammonia and green hydrogen plant in Point Tupper. Vice president of power Brendan Chard said he’s excited about...
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by Randy ThomsThere will be a strong student voice around the Rainy River District School Board table in September. For the first time, there will be three student trustees. Education Director Heather Campbell says one will act as a voice for their Indigenous students. “And we see their role as not only...
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by Randy ThomsAn early provincial election is not on Greg Rickford’s mind. There is speculation Premier Ford may pull the plug as early as next spring. The Ontario Liberals have started to name candidates while the NDP is busy putting its campaign team in place. Kenora-Rainy River M-P-P says it is business as...
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by Chloe HannanThe Red Lake municipality says to continue boiling tap water if you live in the area. An advisory was issued on Saturday and remains in place if you live in Balmertown, Cochenour, McKenzie Island and McMarmac. The problem is yet to be determined but stems from the water treatment facility in...
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by Randy ThomsAn Ontario court is being asked to quash an Integrity Commissioner’s report that led to a Fort Frances councillor resigning in May. The report ruled David Kircher breached several sections of the Council Code of Conduct. It recommended he face a suspension and make a public apology. Kircher left...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick has launched a new pilot project to help treat major depressive disorder. The treatment, known as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, is now covered by Medicare It uses brief pulses of electrical current through a non-invasive procedure to influence electrical activity in...
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