by Alex AllanA new therapy being tested in New Brunswick could change how patients recover from nerve injuries, according to Horizon Health Network. Horizon said plastic surgeon Dr. Alison Wong and her team at the Saint John Regional Hospital recently completed the first PeriPulse procedure in Atlantic...
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by Caitlin SnowA local fish market says they are heartbroken after losing their building in a devastating fire. It was in the early morning hours, Monday, when the Lobster Dive in Eastern Passage when up in flames. In a social media post, Tuesday, the shop says they are in complete shock and at a loss for...
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by Bryan TaitA 63-year-old Waasis woman will face a charge of impaired driving causing death related to a collision in August. The RCMP reported they arrested the woman on Dec. 22. The collision that led to the charge happened Aug. 19, just before 7 p.m., on Nevers Road in Waasis. Members of the Oromocto...
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A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after colliding with a vehicle in St. Peter’s. RCMP say the car was driven by a 71-year-old man from L’Ardoise on Saturday, December 20 after 5 p.m. He was travelling westbound on Grenville St. The 72-year-old female pedestrian from St. Peter’s was...
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A tradition in Yarmouth for over three decades. The Yarmouth Legion is hosting a free Christmas dinner on Christmas Day from noon to 3 p.m. Organizer Brenda Hattie says they served over 400 people last year. “The first year 31 years ago, I fed 12 people, six of them were volunteers. People told...
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A new scam is making the rounds in the Town of Yarmouth. Some businesses have received calls from someone advising they’re from the Office of the Fire Marshall. They ask to perform a fire inspection. According to the town, it’s a scam for the fraudulent caller to gain access to businesses. They...
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by Evan TaylorThe union representing Canada Post (CUPW) employees says two years of tough negotiations have led to tentative agreements that protect key provisions and deliver improvements for workers. The National Executive Board has voted to accept the deals for both postal bargaining units and is...
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by Evan TaylorSouls Harbour Rescue Mission is spreading holiday cheer across Nova Scotia with its annual Christmas dinner event. This year, the organization is serving more than 1,200 free meals and handing out stockings at nine locations across the province. The meals are available to anyone in need of food...
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Snow squalls continue in parts of the Quad Counties. A snow squall watch is in place for Richmond, Antigonish and Inverness County south of Mabou. Ten to 15 centimetres could fall through the day, according to Environment Canada. A snow squall warning is in place for northern Inverness County...
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by Alex AllanCanadian Blood Services says it needs more people to book blood and plasma appointments as the holidays approach. The organization said donations often fall in the final two weeks of December as Canadians focus on year‑end plans and statutory holidays. Canadian Blood Services explained that many...
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