by Tara ClowCanadians love their cheese curds, gravy, and fries. Chefs Plate set out to find the best province for poutine. New Brunswick topped the list. Nova Scotia ranked fifth and Ontario placed second last. The meal box provider looked at several factors, including the percentage of restaurants in...
READ MORE by Brad PerryCanada’s economy performed better than expected in November. Statistics Canada said Wednesday that gross domestic grew 0.2 per cent. It follows three months of the economy remaining essentially unchanged. Most of the growth came from the goods-producing industries, which saw its highest growth...
READ MORE by Brad PerryA vice-president at Flair Airlines says they want to keep expanding their operations at the Saint John Airport. The ultra-low-cost carrier began offering a weekly sunshine flight to the Orlando Sanford International Airport last week. In addition, the airline’s summer service to Toronto is...
READ MORE by Tara ClowMore information is still needed after a downtown Fredericton synagogue was vandalized. Fredericton police hope the public will come forward with tips that will help them find those responsible. They continue to investigate whether the damage resulted from targeted hostility or other...
READ MOREAntigonish town and county have voted to consolidate after deliberating for more than two years. During Tuesday night’s emergency council meetings, the vote was 4-3 for the town. At the county, the vote was 5-4 in favour, with one councillor having to declare a conflict of interest and not vote....
READ MORE by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay Police Service took one person into custody after a standoff on the city’s north side. Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Dufferin Street shortly after 8 p.m. on Monday after receiving reports of a disturbance. When officers arrived on the scene, the suspect barricaded...
READ MORECape Breton Regional Police have charged a man with attempted murder connected to an assault. Officers responded to a domestic incident at a Sydney home late Monday night where they found five people injured. One person with serious injuries was airlifted to hospital in Halifax. Three people...
READ MORE by CJ GoaterThunder Bay’s 2024 budget review officially got underway at the Tuesday evening city council meeting. Leading up to the meeting the proposed budget had been made available to the public and the municipal tax levy after growth was sitting at 5.5% which is in line with the budget direction...
READ MORE by Brad PerryNew Brunswick is working to reduce the number of patients waiting in hospitals for nursing home beds. The province has approved the temporary prioritization of patients from the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton. Social Development Minister Jill Green approved a similar...
READ MORE by Caitlin SnowIf you are thinking about starting a community garden this spring, the city says you can now apply. Community gardens are operated by residents on land owned by the municipality. They must have a common area with shared upkeep and can include vegetables, fruit, herbs, flowers and plants. The...
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