by Brad PerryNew Brunswick introduced new legislation on Tuesday aimed at strengthening impaired driving penalties. It includes a new program that would see some drivers offered the option of an immediate roadside suspension instead of criminal charges. “These amendments aim to deter impaired driving and...
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by Brad PerryDo you want to know how long you may wait for a CT scan or an MRI? There is now an app for that. Wait time information for non-urgent medical imaging tests has been added to the MyHealthNB website and mobile app. The data includes wait times for CT scans, MRIs, bone density scans, ultrasounds,...
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by Randy ThomsIt will be at least three years before King Charles III appears on a new Canadian $20 bill. The Bank of Canada is working on a redesign of the bank note. It will feature a portrait of the King with the back continuing an image of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. It will also be vertical,...
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by Brad PerryUptown Saint John businesses are preparing for another busy cruise ship season. The first ship of the year will arrive on Wednesday morning with up to 4,500 passengers. Katelyn Price is the owner of Juniper, a sustainable lifestyle store on Prince William Street. Price said seeing the first...
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by Evan TaylorThe Municipality of the County of Richmond will be installing new sidewalks and some accessibility upgrades at public sites around Arichat. The sidewalk project in Arichat will make it easier for people to access the municipal administration building, as well as École Beau-Port, which is located...
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by CJ GoaterThe Toronto-based law firm representing a former Thunder Bay chief of police is awaiting further evidence before returning to court. A member from the law firm Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP was present over Zoom for the first appearance in court on behalf of Sylvia Hauth and her lawyer Scott...
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by Tara ClowGreater Moncton’s housing crisis is getting worse, according to one property developer. Bill Hennessey spoke to Moncton City Council on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton on Monday night. He says high property taxes are partly to blame for the lack of housing starts. “In 2023,...
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“Be Prepared. Know your Risks.” That’s the theme for Canada’s 29th edition of Emergency Preparedness Week. Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan encourages Canadians to learn about the disaster risks that could affect their community and how to prepare themselves, their families, and...
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by Tara ClowThe digital world and how it affects our youth is just one of the focuses of a mental health youth symposium to be held this week. Anglophone East Community Engagement Coordinator Heather Stordy says parents can learn more about online risks and how to keep our youth safe. Guest speakers will...
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by NewsTwo people are dead and police believe alcohol was involved after a boat flipped over on a river in Annapolis County. Four people were in the boat when it capsized on Monday night. A 46-year-old Granville Centre man and a 27-year-old Weymouth man were able to swim to shore. In an update Tuesday...
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