by Adam RileyAn investment by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, which is funded by both the federal and provincial governments, will go to support a modern agricultural operation in Dryden. Kenora – Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford made the announcement of $24,000 for AgriTech North Monday. The...
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by Tara ClowA Riverview resident is speaking out against a by-law that permits charges for local improvements. Eric Sénéchal received a proposal for work on Manning Road where he lives, but it also included costs for the property owners. “There should be no extra charge for any property of Manning Road or...
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by Caitlin SnowThe 19 pallet shelters in the parking lot of the Beacon House in Lower Sackville are starting to fill up. However, according to the Shelter’s Facebook page, there will not be a second public meeting on any concerns residents may have regarding community safety. Instead, they will provide facts...
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by Tara ClowThe latest Angus Reid Premiers approval rating poll is out. New Brunswick’s Premier is the least popular leader in the country, with just 31 per cent approval. This is as New Brunswickers prepare for a provincial election that is currently set for October. Ontario Premier Doug Ford sits third...
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by Adam RileyBand elections held earlier this month have resulted in a new face becoming the leader of the Couchiching First Nation. Richard Bruyere defeated Brian Perrault, who has served the role for the past eight years. Five of six councillors were also returned to office with David Bruyere being the...
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A 25-year-old woman was not seriously injured after she was struck by a vehicle in Dartmouth. She was hit Monday at about 7 p.m. while crossing Pleasant Street. Police say she was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver got a ticket for failing to yield to a...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay’s heavy load restrictions have gone into effect. The restriction goes into place to attempt to protect roads as snow melts. Melting snow ends up under the pavement as water and when it re-freezes and expands it increases the odds of potholes being formed when heavy loads drive on it....
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by Brad PerryThe cause of a fire that destroyed a home in Quispamsis is under investigation. Emergency crews were called to the Kenneth Drive area just after 10 p.m. Monday. Shawn White, deputy chief of the Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department, said they were met with heavy fire on an exterior wall and...
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by Adam RileyThe emergency department at Rainy River Health Centre is expected to reopen this morning. It was closed last night for what Riverside Health Care Facilities described only as “unforeseen circumstances”. Anyone needing medical care was directed to LaVerendrye General Hospital, 90 kilometres away...
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by Tara ClowVandalism in Queen Square South is under investigation. On March 9th, the Samuel de Champlain statue was damaged by graffiti. It is believed that the damage happened as early as 6:30 am. Saint John Police are asking anyone with more information about the suspects or video footage of the incident...
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