A new program will help train continuing care assistants faster. The province announced a pilot project that will train 48 CCAs over a six-month period, down from the usual eight months. Minister of seniors and long-term care Barbara Adams says the program will offer modern training. “This...
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by Brad PerryIt might still be winter, but Saint John is already gearing up for this year’s cruise season. Officials at Port Saint John unveiled the 2024 cruise ship schedule on Thursday morning. The city is expecting a total of 75 ship calls with more than 170,000 guests this season. Natalie Allaby,...
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by Brad PerryFederal fisheries officials are expected to announce next week whether the elver fishery will reopen. However, the chiefs representing New Brunswick’s Wolastoqey communities are already fearing the worst. Poaching has plagued the lucrative baby eel fishery for a number of years, leading to a...
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by Brad PerryFamily Day weekend might be a good chance to try out ice fishing in New Brunswick. Fish NB Days take place this weekend from Saturday through Monday. It is one of two weekends when you can fish without a licence or guide, with the other being the first weekend of June. “Fish NB Days are the...
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by Randy ThomsOntario’s Ombudsman has found the township of Emo did not contravene the Municipal Act when it held an in-camera meeting in May 2022. The meeting provided township council with training on a new budget format. An investigation was launched after the Ombudsman’s Office received a complaint...
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by Caitlin SnowThe information session will be at the Kinsmen Community Centre at 7 p.m., Thursday at 71 First Lake Drive. The pallets are set to go in the parking lot at the Beacon House over the next couple of weeks. However, a petition against the expansion is circulating online and so far, has over 1,000...
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As the federal government considers a shutdown of the 2024 elver fishery, they’re gathering feedback from the industry. Violence and poaching has plagued the lucrative baby eel fishery in recent years. Fisheries minister Diane Lebouthillier wrote to harvesters this week, noting she’ll make a...
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The Town of Yarmouth approved their $3.6 million capital budget. Some of the big projects this year include continued support of Mariners Centre Expansion, and money for two new fire trucks. Mayor Pam Mood says getting the list together is a process. “You get the directors of each department...
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by CJ GoaterThe Ontario Provincial Police has arrested and charged one Northwest Angle 33 First Nation resident with impaired operation following a collision. On Tuesday evening, members of the OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision at a business on Park Street in Kenora. There were no injuries as a...
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Residential rent prices in Canada reached a record high in January. A report from Rentals.ca shows last month saw an increase of 10% annually to nearly $2200. The average asking rents for apartments increased fastest over the past year, rising 13.5% to about $2,100. Condominium rentals averaged...
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