by CJ GoaterTick season is upon us. The provincial government is encouraging residents to take precautions to prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of contracting Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, while outdoors. “As we start enjoying the warmer weather again, it is important that we all take...
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by Caitlin SnowIf you live in Hammonds Plains you can expect to not have power overnight Friday. Nova Scotia says they will turn the electricity off starting at 11:59 p.m. until 8 a.m. Saturday. The utility says, “outages are sometimes necessary to conduct work that ensures our electrical system remains safe...
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MADD Canada is commending the New Brunswick government for taking steps to enforce road safety and combat impaired driving. The new legislation, announced on Tuesday, aims to strengthen penalties and implement an immediate roadside suspension program. MADD Canada CEO Steve Sullivan says this...
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Two teens have been charged after threats were made toward J.L. Ilsley High School. Halifax Police say the 15 and 16-year-old youths were arrested yesterday, and face charges of mischief and uttering threats. The threats were reported Tuesday at the school. Police say there’s been 25 incidents...
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by Tim DavidsonGrand Council Treaty 3’s Grand Chief has some help. Cheyenne Vandermeer from Couchiching First Nation will serve as a deputy under Frances Kavanagh. The position and her election were made at this week’s Spring Assembly at Rainy River First Nation. Kavanaugh had indicated the workload had become...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Town of Sioux Lookout is hoping for a closer relationship with the Independent First Nation Alliance. The two organizations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in regards to fires. Fire Chief of Sioux Lookout Jeremy Funk says this is a partnership with IFNA and it really goes both...
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by Tara ClowPrepare to pay less for fuel this week. If you need diesel, prices are down 5.2 cents to a max of $1.74 Regular self-serve dipped six cents a litre to a max of $1.75. Furnace oil is down three cents to a maximum of $1.45. In Nova Scotia, regular self-serve ranges from $1.79 to $1.83 per litre...
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by Brad PerryUnionized workers at provincial parks and tourist attractions are sounding the alarm about recent cuts by the New Brunswick government. CUPE Local 1190 said the tourism department has cut the number of hours and weeks that parks and attractions will be open this summer. President Jonathan...
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You’re in luck if you waited until the morning to fill up. A 4.6 cent a litre drop in the price of regular gas at midnight. It’s averaging around $1.80 around the province. Diesel also fell by nearly three and a half cents.
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A big game for Bridgewater’s Luke Woodworth. The Drummondville Voltigeurs captain had three points in his team’s 5-0 win over Baie-Comeau to open the Q-league final Thursday. Woodworth had a goal and two assists, as the Volts took a 1-0 series lead. Game 2 is Friday night in...
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