A proposed wind farm will be discussed at a public hearing. It’s happening at the Municipality of Argyle’s office in Tusket Thursday night. 13 turbines would be installed in Upper Wedgeport, Comeau’s Hill and Little River Harbour. Warden Danny Muise says they’re hoping for a good turnout from...
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by Caitlin SnowA student from St. FX will represent Nova Scotia when he competes in a World Championship for piping. Brady Webb, from Westville, says he started to learn the bagpipes when he was just 6 years old and at age 10, he was competing in local highland games. Since then, he has competed in numerous...
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New banners will honour more veterans in the Yarmouth area. The town is set to create 50 banners through their memorial program for 2024. You can visit Town Hall before the end of the month if you’re interested. Mayor Pam Mood says it’s a great way to honour those who served. “The banners will...
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by Caitlin SnowThe town of Antigonish, in partnership with Mahone Bay, is looking for feedback from electric vehicle and hybrid owners on chargers. The town says it’s part of an EV charger pilot program. They would like to know what make and model your vehicle is, what type of charger you use and if you’d be...
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by CJ GoaterThe Ontario Provincial Police responded to reports of threats being made towards a business in Sioux Lookout on January 9. Investigation revealed threatening messages were sent which resulted in a temporary lockdown. As a result, a 33-year-old from Sioux Lookout has been arrested and charged...
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by Brad PerryA proposed housing initiative for people experiencing homelessness in St. Stephen is receiving pushback. The province announced Tuesday that mobile trailers would be set up on Happy Valley Road, near Route 1, by late February. Described as phase one of a “temporary housing initiative,” it is...
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by Tara ClowAn emotional presentation to Moncton City Council this week from a former board member for the Moncton Lions Community Centre. Sarah Lord expressed feelings of loss after programs had to be cancelled earlier this month. The Moncton Lions Community Centre on St. George Street was closed in 2022...
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Residents will soon have increased access by active transportation to Saint John’s waterfront, shopping district and tourist destinations. Extensions to the Harbour Passage Trail will be made with investments of nearly $1.5 million from the federal government and the City of Saint John. The...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick saw an increase in COVID-19 and influenza deaths to start 2024, according to Public Health data. The latest Respiratory Watch report showed there were 14 deaths — eight due to COVID and six due to influenza — between Dec. 31 and Jan. 6. Almost all of the deaths involved people aged...
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by Caitlin SnowIf you have decided to make the switch to an electric vehicle, the federal government is trying to make it a little easier. The Natural Resources Department will spend $980,000 on 56 new charging stations around Halifax Regional Municipality. Ten will be “fast chargers” and will fully charge...
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