by Brad PerryNew Brunswick’s lieutenant-governor is not required to speak both English and French. That is according to a decision released on Thursday by New Brunswick’s Court of Appeal. The decision overturns a lower court ruling that found appointing a unilingual lieutenant-governor violated the Charter....
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by Evan TaylorThe province is investing nearly half a million dollars in eight recreation projects around Shelburne. The funding was announced by Shelburne MLA Nolan Young, who emphasized that many of the recipients not only provide recreation offerings but also critical services in times of emergencies. “Our...
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by Brad PerryIt looks like our streak of gas price drops in New Brunswick is coming to an end. An industry source says fuel prices will rise across the board on Thursday night. The price of regular gasoline is expected to increase by just under two cents per litre. Diesel prices are expected to rise as well,...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick is not doing well when it comes to poverty reduction efforts. That is according to the latest poverty report card from Food Banks Canada. Our province received a grade of D- for the second consecutive year. The report grades each province on 13 indicators spread across four...
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by Evan TaylorFood Banks Canada released their annual report cards on poverty in Canada and Nova Scotia received the worst grade awarded. Nova Scotia received a grade of D-, which was given to seven provinces in total (AB, MB, SK, ON, NB, NFLD and NB). In 2023, Nova Scotia received a failing grade. Poverty...
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by Brad PerryForecasters in both Canada and the United States are expecting a very active Atlantic hurricane season this year. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its annual forecast on Thursday. It predicts an 85 per cent chance of an above-normal season, a 10 per cent...
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by Brad PerrySeveral apartment buildings and townhouses could be coming to an east Saint John neighbourhoood. The city’s planning advisory committee has given its stamp of approval to a 180-unit development in the area of Heather Way and Grandview Avenue. It would include 12 buildings with five townhouse...
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by CJ GoaterThe federal and provincial governments have announced they have increased the Honey Bee Health Initiative funding by up to $1 million. The funding will help more Ontario beekeepers protect their colonies over the winter and against invasive pests such as varroa mites, which seriously threaten...
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by Caitlin SnowSignificant changes are on the way for downtown Halifax. A new transit hub is coming to Barrington Street that should affect thousands of people. HRM says it will be a six-month project that when finished will include heated shelters, more seating, a layover space and wider sidewalks. It also...
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Several Grade 11 students from the Strait Regional Centre for Education have received Lieutenant Governor medals. According to a release, the honour goes to students who have demonstrated qualities of leadership and service in the school and community; and commendable performance in the courses...
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