by Brad PerrySeven new officers have joined the ranks of the Saint John Police Force. The constables were sworn in during a ceremony at police headquarters on Friday. They are Isaac Allen, Daniel Caux, William Hanley, Jake Harper, Ayden McIntyre, Laura Nancekievill, and Hassan Riyaleh. Caux joins the force...
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by Tara ClowCalling all collectors, Capitol Theatre in Moncton is giving away a piece of its history. It is undergoing renovations with brand-new seats being installed. The old ones are being given away. Pickups must be done at the loading dock before 2 o’clock on Monday, June 10 or between 10 and 2 pm on...
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by Tim DavidsonA new funding agreement is being proposed by hospitals in the region to help reduce the doctor shortage. Outgoing President and CEO of Lake of the Woods District Hospital Ray Racette says the new model would allow physicians to participate in all aspects of medicine locally. “It’s called the...
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RCMP are investigating a home invasion in Weaver Settlement. Officers responded to a break-and-enter in progress at an Old Yarmouth Road residence shortly before 5:00 a.m. on June 6th. Investigators learned that a man had forced his way inside and attempted to steal a vehicle before running off...
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by Tim DavidsonRecent rains has helped reduce the forest fire hazard in the region. There were no new wild fires reported over the weekend. In fact, there have been only 97 wild fires reported in Ontario this year. That compares to 194 for this time last year. The 10 year average is 159. The fire hazard is...
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A Royal Canadian Navy ship is honouring a fallen soldier from Cape Breton. The crew of HMCS Glace Bay has officially named their sailors’ mess in memory of Sgt. James “Jimmy” Patrick MacNeil. MacNeil, who was from Glace Bay, was killed by a roadside bomb while serving in Afghanistan on June...
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Some students in Yarmouth County will be catching the bus earlier in September. A slight change to hours for some schools. The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education says it’s to address an abnormally long day at Maple Grove Education Centre, a Grade 6-8 school in Hebron. School will start 20...
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Greater Moncton will be celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture this week. The 18th annual Greater Moncton Highland Games and Scottish Festival returns this week. Event Manager Jenna Morton says more than 250 participants will be taking part. “Our competitors travel from across the Maritimes, so...
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The New Brunswick Government is reminding the public about the effects of Blue-green algae. Blue-green algae, known as Cyanobacteria, is a naturally occurring bacteria found in many provincial ponds, lakes and rivers. Though it’s not normally visible, it can increase in number under certain...
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by Brad PerrySaint John Energy is engaging a global firm to help it achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. During its virtual AGM on Friday, the utility announced a collaboration with Deloitte as part of its Zero30 initiative. Ryan Mitchell, president and CEO of Saint John Energy, said they will benefit...
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