by Randy ThomsThere is a campaign underway to convince more Liberal and Conservative MPs to vote in favour of creating a committee to explore electoral reform. The NDP’s Lisa Marie Barron put forward the motion (M-86) last November. She says there is a need to improve government and remove some of the...
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by Brad PerrySaint John’s mayor says she is proud of the city’s efforts to get its finances in order. In December, council approved a four-cent cut to the city’s property tax rate as part of its 2024 budget. The rate now stands at $1.58 per $100 of assessment, a drop of 20.5 cents in three years. Donna...
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by Caitlin SnowIf you are finished with your Christmas tree, curbside collection is Wednesday, weather permitting. Trees should be by the road by 7am, with all decorations taken off. The town is also reminding to not put trees directly on the sidewalk. Another option is to take your tree to the Oaklee’s...
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by Brad PerryIt is only a matter of time before Saint John declares its first overnight parking ban of the season. Temporary overnight parking bans can be declared in the city when snow clearing is required. Parking bans are typically declared the day after a storm in the south-central peninsula. For the...
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by Randy ThomsLong-term care homes in Ontario have more money to access to expand services for residents with complex care needs. Fifteen million dollars is being added, increasing the size of the Local Priorities Fund to $35 million. Minister of Long-Term Care Stan Cho says the fund was created in 2022 ....
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by Randy ThomsNo cause has yet been identified for a house fire in Fort Frances. The blaze broke out Sunday night just after 11 o’clock at a home in the 800 block of Nelson Street. Six full-time and six part-time firefighters and the fire chief with the Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service responded with a pumper...
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by Randy ThomsTBay Tel is looking to install a new telecommunication tower in Fort Frances. The 40-metre tower is proposed at the company’s office on Sixth Street West. It is to enhance wireless voice and data services in the area. Federal approval is still needed before construction begins. The issue comes...
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by Tim DavidsonA new music festival is coming to Kenora. The line up for Shake the Lake has officially been announced. Jason Petric is one of the organizers and says it’s will be taking place the August long weekend. “We’re going to be set up all weekend down there,” enthuses Petric. “We got a few really cool...
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by Caitlin SnowA man is facing a slew of firearms charges after a traffic stop in Halifax. Police say it was January 5 around 2pm when they stopped a vehicle on Harlington Crescent due to an ongoing investigation. They seized a loaded firearm and ammunition from the vehicle. The 33-year-old suspect will appear...
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by Brad PerryA 44-year-old man who died following a weekend fire at a Saint John tent encampment is being mourned. Johanne McCullough said she was heartbroken to learn of the death of the man, who police identified on Monday as Peter McArthur. McCullough is the founder of Street Team SJ, a volunteer group...
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