by Tim DavidsonThe first phase of a national pharmacare program has been announced. It will cover contraception and diabetes treatments. Health Minister Mark Holland says there is a reason why they chose birth control initially. “Medicines you need to control your own sexual health is a matter of fundamental...
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by CJ GoaterIn a visit to Thunder Bay on Thursday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an agreement has been made with the city of Thunder Bay to build over 600 new housing units over the next three years. The funding for the homes is coming through the Housing Accelerator Fund, and the agreement will...
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by Caitlin SnowCrown Prosecutors in Nova Scotia now have a tool guide, to help make sure Black people are treated more fairly in our province, when being criminally prosecuted. The 16-page policy was developed after years of study by the Public Prosecution Service. They say it’s in response to the number of...
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The largest tax break in the history of our province, a lunch program in public schools and more resources for healthcare. Those are some of the key pillars in the latest budget being revealed by Progressive Conservatives. The financial roadmap has a clear focus on helping with the cost of...
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The WE CARE Radiothon is in full swing on Y95. The annual fundraiser for the Yarmouth Hospital Foundation navigated through power outages Thursday morning. But the money is still pouring in. Over $40,000 has been raised so far, with more to come until 4 p.m. The money is going to heart equipment...
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The Mariners begin a big three-game New Brunswick swing. They’re in Edmundston Thursday night to take on the North Division leading Blizzard. Then the Mariners will move on to Grand Falls Friday and Fredericton on Saturday. Yarmouth has five games left in the regular season, they sit in second...
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A local high school hockey team will host Division 2 provincials at Mariners Centre. The Par-en-Bas Sharks were awarded the eight-team tournament, it begins at 10 a.m. Friday. Teams from across the province will be in attendance. Games continue through the day with opening ceremonies. The...
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St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish is receiving millions of dollars to champion equity and create two new campus centres. On Wednesday the university announced another $14.5 million from the late Jeannine Deveau on top of her $8 million gift in 2015. A 1944 class graduate, she was...
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Nominations for the City of Dieppe’s volunteer recognition evening, Les Chalins, are now being accepted. Les Chalins is an awards evening organized by the city to highlight outstanding contributions by volunteers. Residents and community organizations can nominate individuals who’ve done...
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by Adam RileyA long running Thunder Bay theatre company is embarking on an endeavor to bring its performance space into the 21st century. Cambrian Players is seeking to raise $150,000 to install an accessible elevator and washrooms at its Spring Street location, which it acquired in 2017. For Fundraising...
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