by Caitlin SnowNova Scotia has the highest rate of food insecurity in the country, according to a news release from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). CCPA says the rates are alarming. 28.9% of Nova Scotia are food insecure, which is the highest in the country; 7.3% missing meals, reducing...
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by Tara ClowA movement against high grocery prices has begun, as many Canadians plan to boycott Loblaw this month. Thousands will take their spending elsewhere in May, due to mounting frustrations and increased profits at the grocery chain. Industry Minister Francois-Phillippe Champagne says Canadians are...
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by Randy ThomsA COVID outbreak has been declared at Rainycrest Long Term Care in Fort Frances. Riverside Health Care says it is, so far isolated to the home’s west wing. Restrictions on visitors, admissions, discharges and large group activities are now in place until further notice. Enhanced visitor...
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It’s the first ‘First Responders Day’ in Nova Scotia. May 1 is the first edition of the day, which was created last fall. The province says it’s in recognition of the dedication, sacrifices and achievements of professional and volunteer first responders. This includes firefighters, paramedics,...
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by Randy ThomsThe SIJHL is looking for a new league commissioner. Darren Nicholas is stepping down after four years to pursue other opportunities in another field. “After much reflection, I have decided to embark on a new chapter in my professional journey,” Nicholas stated in a release. “Serving as...
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by Brad PerrySaint John police say they have made an arrest following an alleged break-in at a city mosque. Officers were called to the JRJ Saint John Mosque located on Fairville Boulevard on April 18. “An unknown man was observed inside the location at 5:30 a.m. and was seen leaving on foot,” police said in...
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It’s soon time for Yarmouth’s Spring Living Show. It’s happening this weekend at the Mariners Centre. The weekend features over 50 exhibitors that specalize in home improvement. Show planner Rick Allwright says there will also be activities. “Friday we have solving a mystery using archival...
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by Tara ClowMoncton Headstart is the only full-service early child and family intervention centre in Atlantic Canada. It was launched 50 years ago by Claudette Bradshaw and is being celebrated on May 24th. “She started something that endures to this day, it’s a remarkable legacy,” Executive Director...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Dryden OPP say they have arrested a 20 year old man a result of an assault investigation. Police were contacted last Friday about an incident at a residents in Dryden around 11 at night. As a result, the individual has been charged with spousal assault. The accused has been released from...
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by Evan TaylorForest Heights Community School in Chester was evacuated around 10:00 a.m., Wednesday morning in response to a bomb threat. Police have since responded and deemed there was no credible threat, and have allowed students to return to class. According to sources, a bomb threat was written in one of...
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