by Tim DavidsonThe Kenora Sharks hosted more than 140 swimmers from across the region and Manitoba for its first swim meet since before the COVID pandemic. The Sharks enjoyed a strong showing, with 52 swimmers ranging from first timers to seasoned provincial and national qualifiers. There were several strong...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay District Health Unit has launched its spring COVID-19 vaccine program. The health unit is recommending that residents who are at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 should get an additional vaccine dose for extra protection. The increased risk group includes:...
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by Caitlin SnowThe new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is set to roll out in a couple of weeks but less than one per cent of dentists in Nova Scotia have signed on. The $13 billion CDCP announced in December, is targeted to low- and middle-income Canadians; to provide dental insurance to those that don’t have...
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by Tara ClowFederal budget 2024 promises funding to help keep costs down for those using bridges and ferries in Atlantic Canada. Marine Atlantic Inc. will receive $2.5 million over two years for its Ferry Services Contribution program to freeze fares for services between New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince...
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Two men in Pictou County have been charged after a home invasion. It happened earlier this month in Durham, as two men entered a home and assaulted two other men and a woman. The suspects also damaged vehicles parked in the driveway. One of the victims recognized the suspects and provided names...
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The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce wants action on Ottawa’s deficit spending in the 2024 budget. According to the business organization, with the fed’s projected $41.1 billion deficit and ballooning debt servicing charges, interest charges will cost Canadians $54 billion this year. The ACC says...
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There won’t be a spring bear hunt in Nova Scotia. The province says after careful consideration and public consulations, they won’t go ahead with it. A recent survey showed 51 percent were opposed to the hunt, 47 percent were for it, and two percent were neutral. The Department of Natural...
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The MP for West Nova is worried more Canadians will fall behind. Chris d’Entremont of the Conservatives says the latest federal budget contains $40 billion in extra spending that people will have to pay for. “What we’ve seen from this government is a continued usage of your money, that pays for...
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by Brad PerryThe premier of New Brunswick says he is disappointed by what he saw in this week’s federal budget. Blaine Higgs said he does not see how the budget makes life more affordable for the average Canadian. Higgs maintained that the federal government should have eliminated the carbon tax, which...
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by Tara ClowA new program will offer discreet identification at the Greater Moncton International Airport for those with invisible disabilities or other challenges. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard Program signals airport staff that additional assistance may be needed for an individual during their...
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