by Jacob MooreParts of Nova Scotia could reach up to 41 degrees with the humidity on Thursday, according to estimates from Environment Canada. The whole province is under a heat warning for Wednesday and Thursday, with a chance the heat could continue Friday. Dan Stovel, emergency preparedness coordinator for...
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by Brad PerryWith summer set to start on Thursday, Saint John is preparing to open its public beaches. Starting on Sunday, there will be lifeguards on duty at four beaches from 10:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. daily. The beaches include Lily Lake, Fisher Lakes, Dominion Park, and Little River Reservoir. Splash pads...
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by Brad PerryA woman is banned from owning animals for life after several dead horses were found on a central New Brunswick farm. Charlotte Bright pleaded guilty to three animal welfare charges under the Criminal Code, according to the New Brunswick SPCA. Animal protection officers responded to a complaint...
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by Chloe HannanA new stamp is unveiled in Thunder Bay to honour Josephine Mandamin. For the third consecutive year, Canada Post is celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day by creating three stamps to honour Indigenous leaders. The stamps feature Elisapie, Josephine Mandamin and Christi Belcourt. They have...
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by Caitlin SnowA man and a woman are facing weapons related charges after a traffic stop in Bedford. Police say it was yesterday morning near the Bedford Highway and Meadowbrook Drive when they discovered a weapon. The driver ran away, while the passenger was arrested at the scene. Later that day the suspect...
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by Chloe HannanThe proposed indoor tennis centre in Thunder Bay is officially underway. City council approved a lease agreement at Chapples Park and also agreed to designate it as a municipal capital facility. Being a municipal capital facility means the tennis courts will be exempt from city taxes. The...
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by CJ GoaterGinoogaming First Nation says its participation in Premier Ford’s partnership and investment announcement in Geraldton was under duress. Although happy to receive funding, the First Nation is dealing with a State of Emergency that was announced on May 21, which has yet to be addressed by the...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay District Health Unit is monitoring two outbreaks. Hogarth Riverview Manor is dealing with a respiratory outbreak in the 7 North Trillium Resident Home Area. Southbridge Pinewood is dealing with an Enteric outbreak in its Blue Heron Unit. A COVID-19 outbreak at Nipigon District...
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by Caitlin SnowRCMP are asking the public for help identifying a man who approached a 12-year-old in Antigonish County. Police say it was Monday when the youth was approached by a man not known to them, while on Arisaig Point Rd. When asked to go with him, they ran home and told a parent. The suspect is...
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by Brad PerryIt will be a busy few days for high school graduates across southern New Brunswick. Graduation ceremonies will be held this week as students move on to their next adventure in life. The gowns are purchased, the suits are rented, and excitement and nervousness are building. On Wednesday, diplomas...
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