by Brad PerryA professional services firm plans to create 100 full-time jobs in New Brunswick over the next three years. MNP will get up to $1.1 million in payroll rebates from Opportunities New Brunswick to do just that. “Our continued investment in New Brunswick is an enhancement of our digital service...
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by Tara ClowLots of action at the Avenir Centre as the top prospects took to the ice. The 28th edition of the Kubota CHL/NHL Top Prospects game was played in Moncton last night. It was the first time the event had ever been held in New Brunswick. Hockey fans packed the stands for the game, with thousands...
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by Tara ClowSaint John Police are looking for the public’s help to locate a missing man. Forty-one-year-old Byron Hobbs was last seen on Monday, January 22 at around 6:33 p.m, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. He is described as 6’2″, 225 lbs, bald, and clean-shaven. He was last seen wearing several...
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by Caitlin SnowThe province honoured thirteen current and five former paramedics, including two post humorously with Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medals, Wednesday. The award is to acknowledge their careers dedicated to providing care to people in their time of need; sometimes at their own...
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The Nova Scotia government says they cannot force homeless people to relocate to the new shelter at the Halifax Forum. The Department of Community Services is responding to those who refused to take a spot at the new 50 bed shelter. “Shelters aren’t glamorous. But they are warm. They provide...
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by Tim DavidsonMore than 50 local businesses have been nominated for the Kenora and District Chamber of Commerce’s Business Awards. President of the Chamber Andy Scribilo says they had excellent participation from the community this year. “A very good response and if people are looking at our Facebook or any...
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by Tim DavidsonMembers of Dryden City Council are fondly remembering Chuck Schmitt. He died earlier this month in a traffic accident. Councilor Martin McKinnon says he will be greatly missed. “Chuck was a wonderful person and he did so much for this community that people have no idea that he did,” MacKinnon...
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by Brad PerryThere will soon be safer access for pedestrians and cyclists into Saint John’s lower west side. An extension of Harbour Passage that has been dubbed “The Cove” will be constructed next year. It will include roughly 400 to 500 metres of off-street trail between Fallsview Drive and Riverview...
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by Randy ThomsAn arbitrator is awarding 30,000 provincial government employees a 9.5 per cent wage increase. The increase is spread over three years, dating back to 2022. Wage contracts were reopened last year after an Ontario court ruled Bill 124 unconstitutional. The Bill had limited increases to one per...
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by Evan TaylorThe Luneburg Doc Fest made an announcement Wednesday afternoon that their founder Pamela Segger passed away on January 22 following a prolonged battle with illness at the age of 50. The post indicated that despite the major loss to the festival team, they are continuing to plan for this year’s...
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