by Tara ClowThe Karing Kitchen provides hot lunches to up to 100 people in need each day. It is run out of the basement of St. John’s United Church in Moncton. “The Karing Kitchen was founded in 1983 by five area local churches due to the recession. Lawson told us that’s when food banks and soup kitchens...
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by Randy ThomsThe Rainy River District Detachment once again has a full-time commander. Greg Given has been serving in the position on an interim basis since last July. He takes from Shaun Crabbe, who departed to become Superintendent of the OPP’s North West region. Given has also been promoted from Staff...
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by Tim DavidsonSioux North is hosting the Double A NorWOSSA winter court sports championships today. The semi-finals will take place this morning with Sioux North taking on Dryden in the senior girls match, while Fort Frances will meet Beaver Brae in the junior girls. In boys basketball, it will be Beaver Brae...
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by Brad PerryResidents will pay more to rent a field, arena floor, or tennis court during the upcoming year in Saint John. Council voted in favour of a staff recommendation last week to raise the rates by three per cent. But some councillors around the horseshoe were pushing to keep the rates frozen this...
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Two prominent companies in Atlantic Canada’s tire and automotive service industry have announced a merger. Coast Tire & Auto Service and Andy’s Tire Group will join together as of March 1, 2024, the companies announced Monday. “We are thrilled to bring together these storied companies. This...
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Horizon Health is expanding its new self-booking service for X-ray appointments to The Moncton Hospital and the Sackville Memorial Hospital. Patients with an X-ray referral can now book their appointment online through the health authority’s website. You will need to confirm you have an X-Ray...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay’s 2024 budget has been ratified. Thunder Bay residents now have clarity on this year’s municipal tax levy increase which has been finalized at 5.47 per cent after growth and 5.91 per cent before growth. The final budget review meeting saw the before-growth municipal tax levy sitting...
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by CJ GoaterEmergency repairs to fix a leak on a north-side trunk water main may cause discoloured water for some residents. The repair work is currently underway and is anticipated to be completed by the end of the week. Residents should not expect any disruptions to their water supply but should be aware...
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by Randy ThomsOntario’s Court of Appeal is upholding a lower court ruling that struck down Bill 124 as unconstitutional in 2022. The bill limited wage increases for public sector workers to one per cent. In its ruling, the Court of Appeal stated, “Ontario has not been able to explain why wage restraint could...
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by Caitlin SnowThe explosion at a seniors home in Sydney, has resulted in tragedy. According to reports, the woman who was seriously injured, has passed away. NDP Leader Claudia Chender calls the death ‘devastating’ and her thoughts are with the family. Roughly 60 were displaced after the incident Friday, on...
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