by Tara ClowAre we in for another 6 weeks of winter or an early spring? The groundhog will make his prediction on Friday morning. Groundhog Day is a tradition every February 2. Shubenacadie Sam in Nova Scotia will be first to emerge from his den at around 8 am AT. Wiarton Willie from Ontario will be next,...
READ MORE by Brad PerryThe Nature Conservancy of Canada is using World Wetlands Day on Friday to highlight the lesser-known ecosystem. Many people think of wetlands as wet marshy areas, according to the organization’s New Brunswick stewardship manager. However, Aaron Dowding said wetlands are very complex and there...
READ MORESome tense moments after two deer fell through the ice in Antigonish. Volunteer firefighters from the town and county responded to the call in Lanark along with officials from the Department of Natural Resources. Crews were able to get a rescue team out on the water to help bring the deer back...
READ MORE by CJ GoaterFour Thunder Bay residents and one Etobicoke resident are facing multiple charges after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Marks Street North. During the search, the following items were seized: more than 19 grams of fentanyl 110 hydromorphone pills more than 90 grams of crack...
READ MORE by NewsHalifax police say 38-year-old Harvey Joseph Venus has been released into the Halifax region after being in custody for breaching a long-term supervision order. Venus has multiple criminal offences including sexual assault (x2), assault causing bodily harm, assault, and sexual interference of a...
READ MORE by Adam RileyFollowing concerns from provincial and territorial health ministers over readiness, an expansion of medical assistance in death (MAiD) for those suffering from mental illness will be delayed of three years. Following the introduction of legislation in the House of Commons Thursday morning,...
READ MORE by Brad PerryIt looks like we will see another week of fuel price increases in New Brunswick. An industry source says gasoline and diesel prices are heading up on Thursday night. The maximum price for gasoline is expected to climb by around one cent per litre. Diesel users will see a larger increase, with...
READ MORENova Scotia’s Serious Incident Response Team will investigate injuries in a Guysborough arrest. RCMP responded to a complaint of a domestic disturbance on Tuesday in Sunnyville. SiRT says officers arrested a man who wouldn’t leave the premises and resisted police. The officers struck the male...
READ MORE by Evan TaylorResidents of Bridgewater will get their chance to have a say on a proposed three-phase 450-unit development on Glen Allen Drive at the February 12 town council meeting. The project includes seven multi-unit buildings with a total of 414 dwellings ranging from 25 to 94 units per building and four...
READ MOREResidents across the Saint John region can enjoy indoor and outdoor winter activities at this year’s Fundy Winterfest. Greg Cutler, growth coordinator with the city, said Winterfest is an effort by some of our municipalities to create events in the middle of winter. “We all like Canada and Saint...
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