by Brad PerryThe first major winter storm of 2024 has led to a day off for students across New Brunswick. All anglophone and francophone schools in the province have closed their doors on Wednesday. UNB Fredericton, UNB Saint John and St. Thomas University will delay opening until noon. Oulton College has...
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by Caitlin SnowIt’s going to take a little longer for the next manned mission to the moon. NASA announced Tuesday the new plan for Artemis II to fly to the moon by September 2025, at the earliest. The original date was set for November 2024. There is also a new target for astronauts to land on the lunar south...
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by Tara ClowA firearm-related incident in the Oak Bay region outside St. Stephen has RCMP searching for a vehicle. RCMP reported on social media at around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday that they were searching for a white Chevrolet Cruze with damage on the driver’s side. No further details were made available, but the...
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by Brad PerrySaint John police are investigating several incidents of property and vehicle damage in the north end of the city. The incidents took place between Saturday evening and Monday morning, police said in a news release. “It is believed that the incidents are related and caused by a BB gun,” said the...
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by Randy ThomsThe Fort Frances Muskies girls hockey team defeated the International Falls Broncos 11-0 in a game played at the Ice for Kids Arena Tuesday night. Courtney McCoy led the scoring with four goals. Jerzi Calder and Emma Wilson each had a pair of goals. Marlee Bliss, Bella Fry, and Avery Sinclair...
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The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Saint John has moved to a new location on the city’s east side. The new location, located on McAllister Drive, opened its doors to the public on Jan. 2. Perry Kendall, provincial CEO of Habitat for Humanity, said the new location was needed. “Our ReStore was...
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by Adam RileyAn investigation into drug trafficking in the Rocky Bay area has led to charges against a woman from the territory. It was prompted by public complaints made to the Anishinabek Police Service, which required the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police. An arrest warrant was issued for a 52...
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by Caitlin SnowHalifax police are reminding the public to stay off lakes and ponds. They say there is thin ice and open water in many areas throughout the municipality. The ice thickness testing program has not yet begun this year as it’s not safe for staff to be on the ice. Given the up and down temperatures...
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by Adam RileyThe Nishnawbe Aski Nation says the last surviving member of a group which put a national spotlight on worsening healthcare in its communities in the 1980’s has passed away. Peter Fiddler was one of five people who participated in the Sandy Lake Hunger Strike in January of 1988. For two days,...
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by CJ GoaterThrough a continued investigation the Thunder Bay Police Service has laid charges against a driver involved in a major collision on Oliver Road in November. On November 30, 2023, a pickup truck and a sedan were involved in a head-on collision, and both vehicles ended up in ditches on opposite...
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