by Brad PerryA fire that destroyed an abandoned building in St. Stephen is being treated as suspicious, according to police. Emergency crews were called to a report of a structure fire at 80 Union Street around 9:30 p.m. Monday. RCMP Sgt. Scott MacKenzie told our newsroom that the building had been vacant...
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by Evan TaylorThe Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre (LCLC) will waive fees for public swims and skating in response to a heat wave that will arrive in the province on Wednesday. Fees will not be charged from Tuesday to Thursday, with normal business resuming on Friday. Schedule for upcoming public swims and...
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by Tara ClowThe City of Dieppe has developed its very first Housing Strategy. This comes after conducting a housing needs assessment with residents to better understand market conditions. The strategy outlines four main actions that can be undertaken to help increase the availability and affordability of...
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by Tara ClowThe gowns are purchased, the suits are rented, and excitement and nervousness are building. Graduation ceremonies are taking place this week as students move on to their next adventure. Diplomas will be handed out Wednesday night for Anglophone East students from Salisbury Regional, Harrison...
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by Jacob MooreThe trial for four teens accused of murdering a Halifax teenager is set to start in September, but the Crown prosecutors want to push it back to late in the fall. The Crown will apply to adjourn the trial until the first week of November. They’ll apply in court on Thursday, according to Crown...
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The Nova Scotia SPCA wants you to protect your pets during our current heat wave. Kevin Strooband, deputy chief inspector says you should never leave your animals in a hot car. “If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your pet. If you’re going out in your car, leave your dogs and cats at...
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by Evan TaylorExams are being moved from North Queens Community School (NQCC) in response to the looming heat wave. Between Tuesday and Wednesday temperatures in Queens are projected to reach the mid-30s and will feel even hotter with the humidity. As NQQC is not air-conditioned there were concerns over...
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by Tara ClowSafety measures will be taken this week for Anglophone East staff and students during the heat wave. An email went out to parents on Monday from Superintendent Randy MacLEAN. It states unless otherwise advised, schools will proceed with normal operations this week. The school district will also...
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by CJ GoaterPremier Doug Ford is bringing new money to four First Nations in northwestern Ontario. The province has committed to building and improving highway infrastructure to connect more First Nations communities to the province’s highway network. This work includes maintenance and upgrades to Highway...
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by Evan TaylorPark View Education Centre was put on lockdown Tuesday morning. In an email sent out to parents at 11:23 a.m. Parkview Principal Vicki Crozier indicated police were called in response to a threat. The school was briefly under a lock down. Which are put in place to prevent students from leaving...
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