by Brad PerrySaint John residents who rely on the city’s curbside recycling program will notice some big changes. Third-party contractor Miller Waste took over curbside recycling collection from the city as of Wednesday. Tim O’Reilly, director of public works for the city, said one major change is when...
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by Caitlin SnowThe mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality will not be reoffering in the upcoming municipal election. Amada McDougall made the announcement in a post on Facebook, Thursday. “I again, am so proud of the legacy of being CBRM’s first female mayor. I know the importance of that for the many...
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by Evan TaylorThe Region of Queens has announced the Milton Pool will not reopen this summer after further damage was discovered following this winter. The pool sustained damage during last Summers’ heavy rain, which prompted it’s closure for the season. Repair work scheduled to remedy the damage was...
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by Tara ClowAnother New Brunswicker has scratched and is now Set for Life. Miramichi resident Geraldine Botterill bought four Set for Life tickets. She scratched two on Tuesday, and two on Wednesday, but the last ticket was the lucky one. It revealed the top prize, three Set for Life symbols. Botterill...
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by Jacob MooreThe Nova Scotia government decided they will not remove motor vehicle inspections. “We’ve reviewed that idea and we will not be proceeding with removing MVI inspections,” Masland tells reporters Thursday. The government may review how often vehicles need to be inspected, says Kim Masland,...
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by Caitlin SnowThe province wants to help you out if you are dealing with hair loss due to cancer. Nova Scotia says you can apply for a one-time wig rebate of $300 to help with the cost. Wigs can range from $200 to $2000, with the average cost about $650. Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson says a...
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by Jacob MooreHalifax RCMP is looking for information on the whereabouts of a man wanted on a province-wide warrant. Lamont Gero, 37, faces an assault charge. Police describe the Halifax man as: five-feet-eleven-inches 141 lbs having black hair and blue eyes Police say the man also goes by the name Lamont...
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by Brad PerryMaritime politicians continue to push Ottawa to take full responsibility for fixing the Chignecto Isthmus. New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs and Nova Scotia Public Works Minister Kim Masland appeared before a Senate committee Wednesday evening. The committee is studying a bill by New Brunswick...
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The Cape Breton Eagles need a win to keep their season alive. They visit Baie-Comeau for Game 5 of their third round series Thursday night, trailing 3-1. The Eagles won Game 3 on home ice, but were beaten 8-2 in Game 4 on Tuesday. If the Eagles win, they’ll bring the series back to Cape Breton...
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A new report on the implementation of the Mass Casualty Commission’s recommendations The independent Progress Monitoring Committee is out with a six-month recap. It goes through the recommendations that have been implemented so far by RCMP and government. Chair Linda Oland says she’s encouraged...
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