by Randy ThomsA man from Whitedog First Nation is facing a charge of break and enter. An alarm from a Fort Frances business on Scott Street led OPP to respond at around 1:30 a.m. today. A 24-year-old was found inside. He was immediately taken into custody. He has since been released and is scheduled to be...
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by Evan TaylorDecember 15, 2023, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia — Yarmouth RCMP are seeking the community’s help in locating 51-year-old Andrew Dresser, who was last seen leaving his Yarmouth residence at around 8 p.m. on December 14. Andrew Dresser, described as having brown hair and blue eyes, stands at...
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A new report is calling for a national child-health strategy to help thousands of young people in need of treatment for anxiety and depression. It was published by Children’s Healthcare Canada and the Conference Board of Canada and shows 1.6 million children and teens are struggling with some...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick’s auditor general says he is concerned about NB Power’s ability to self-sustain its operations. Paul Martin said in his latest report that the utility has more than $5 billion in debt, and its debt-to-equity ratio has worsened. The utility is required to meet a...
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by Caitlin SnowYou’ll notice something new at Sunset Park. An art installation called “The Wave” has taken residence. It was designed and created by Cape Breton artist Gordon Kennedy. Gordon tells the town, the location with the water behind it and the evening colours made the choice of using stainless steel a...
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by Brad PerryTwo dozen people are temporarily displaced after a fire broke out in a 12-unit apartment building in Rothesay. Shawn White, deputy chief of the Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department, said they were called to a building on Rockhaven Place around 8 a.m. Friday. White said the first crews on the...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board has announced that students will be able to pick up their belongings from St. Patrick High School between 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. A police presence will be on-site during pickups. A Google Meet will also be available at 1:30 p.m. for St. Patrick students...
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by Brad PerryWork to decommission the Milltown Generating Station had to be suspended earlier this week. This after a temporary earthen cofferdam was washed away following recent heavy rain. NB Power said no one was injured during the incident, which happened on Tuesday. Officials said the cofferdam was...
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by Caitlin SnowA new action plan for Nova Scotia’s green hydrogen industry. The Green Hydrogen Action Plan has 7 goals and 23 actions that align with the province’s climate change goals that focus on a skilled workforce, research and innovation and opportunities for public engagement. Green hydrogen can be...
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by Caitlin SnowThe Municipality of Digby is one of four communities in Nova Scotia that will receive than $180,000 of federal funding from the Municipal Asset Management Program to manage municipal infrastructure. It’s to ensure that bridges, arenas, drinking and wastewater systems are working as efficiently...
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