by Tara ClowAn inmate assault at the Atlantic Institution in Renous is being investigated. Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) says the incident happened on Monday. The victim was taken to an outside hospital to receive treatment. RCMP and CSC say those responsible have been identified, and appropriate...
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by Tara ClowA 37-year-old Moncton man is facing charges in connection with a break-and-enter on Worthington Avenue. The alleged crime was in progress when RCMP arrived on the scene on February 4th. Police say the suspect fled the scene, prompting a brief foot pursuit. The man was arrested a short distance...
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Saint John police are trying to identify two suspects who tried to break into a residence in the city’s north end. Police said the two suspects arrived at the Jack Street residence via taxi around 1:40 a.m. Tuesday. Investigators said the accused were armed with what appeared to be a rifle. On...
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by Tara ClowA series of measures will be put into motion following a National Auto Theft Summit held in Ottawa. Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Justice, Arif Virani, Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Industry François-Philippe Champagne President of the Treasury Board...
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by Evan TaylorThe new ferry service for Tancook Island is facing further delays. Initially announced by the previous Liberal government in November 2020, the project aimed to improve transportation between the mainland and the two islands. However, delays have plagued the project, with the latest setback...
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by Caitlin SnowUnion SEIU Local 2 says they are calling on solidarity after filing an Unfair Labour Practice complaint against the local coffee chain. Java Blend laid off 25 per cent of their workers last month, including four who organized a union drive. The union says the company cast their votes in June...
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by Adam RileyThe federal government has now revealed the services which will be covered under the new Canada Dental Care Plan, which was introduced as a $13 billion item in the 2023 federal budget. The services and procedures range from the basic all the way to the more intensive, including: preventive...
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The new nursing home in Port Hawkesbury is getting closer to reality. In a press release, MLA and Deputy Premier Allan MacMaster says planning is set to start this fall, with construction expected to begin in 2026. It’s expected the building will be ready for residents in 2028. MacMaster says...
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by Caitlin SnowFull-time faculty, librarians and lab instructors at the Mount are planning to strike, Monday. Lead negotiator for the Mount Saint Vincent University Faculty Association (MSVUFA), Dr. Genevieve Boulet says, while the strike looms large, “the MSVUFA bargaining team are continuing negotiations...
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A busy road construction season is ahead in Inverness. The province says paving will happen this summer on Central Avenue through the village after completion of municipal infrastructure work. This is part of major improvements coming for the popular tourist destination, including the $24.4...
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