by Tim DavidsonThe Ontario Public Service Union says it will be in a legal strike position as of July 5th at Liquor Control Board of Ontario outlets. A strike vote was held last week, and 97 percent of OPSEU members voted in favour. OPSEU requested a no-board report from the Ontario Ministry of Labour and the...
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by Tim DavidsonKenora Fire and Emergency Services has signed a couple of agreements for fire service. One is for Beauty Bay and the other is for Washagamis Bay. Fire Chief Dave Pratt says the base agreement calls for a yearly payment of just over $15,000. “With the funding model, we’ll call it a flat fee to...
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by Tara ClowWestJet has begun cancelling flights as the company and its maintenance workers are at opposite ends over a contract. Forty flights on Tuesday and Wednesday were been called off, affecting around 6500 customers. This decision comes as the airline awaits an intervention under the Canada Labour...
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by Tara ClowIf you thought yesterday was warm, Wednesday will get even hotter. That heat warning remains in effect for the province. Maximum temperatures on Wednesday will be between 30 and 35 degrees with the humidex making it feel as warm as 45 degrees for some regions. Lows tonight are expected to be...
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by Tim DavidsonFive groups across northwestern Ontario are sharing $30,000 from Tbaytel’s For Good program. The Dryden Fire Service is getting just over $4,000 so it can install free smoke alarms. The Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club chalet will receive about $5,500 for maintenance needs including replacing a broke...
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Mi’kmaq students are getting some financial help to pursue post-secondary education and careers in health care. The Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation has announced a $250,000 gift from Horizon Maritime. It will support the Mi’kmaq Learners Healthcare Bursary at NSCC. The DGHF-Horizon...
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by Tara ClowA break-and-enter at an abandoned building on Garden Street has led to an arrest. Saint John Police received reports about the incident at around 6 pm Monday. A 28-year-old man was taken into custody outside the building with the help of the canine team. It’s alleged the suspect forcefully...
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by Brad PerryAccess to primary care remains a key challenge for New Brunswickers, according to the results of a new survey. The New Brunswick Health Council released the results from its 2023 Primary Care Survey on Tuesday. CEO Stéphane Robichaud said the number of people who have a primary care provider...
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by NewsThere’s an investigation underway into the death of a 38-year-old woman on the Whitesand First Nation. Police and paramedics were called to a home in the community on Saturday night. The initial call was in relation to a woman in distress but any other circumstances around her death are not...
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by Brad PerryAnother 180 housing units could soon be coming to Saint John’s east side, pending council approval. City council approved the first and second readings of the required rezoning last week for the project at 50 Heather Way, near Grandview Avenue. The developer plans to construct five 24-unit...
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