The Nova Scotia Nurses’ Union and the VON have reached a tentative agreement. It’s for about 900 nurses working in the community care sector. Talks began earlier in the fall on the new agreement, which the NSNU says reflects the determination of their bargaining team and the employer. They say...
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by Tara ClowYou may be enjoying parties and other social events with friends this festive season. RCMP suggests being aware of your surroundings and keeping a close eye on your drink because it can only take a moment for something to be slipped into it. If you do feel unusually unwell after drinking, or...
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The Yarmouth Mariners are on the road to Summerside. They face the Western Capitals tonight in a showdown of the top 2 teams in the Eastlink South Division. The Mariners beat the Caps in a shootout in their last meeting November 30th. Yarmouth sits 9 points back of Summerside for first place.
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by Tim DavidsonKenora’s newest public washroom is being installed this week. It’s located in what will be a pocket park on 1st Street South. City clerk Heather Pihulak says the state-of-art washroom has been talked about for some time. “This project has been in the works for a couple of years thanks to the...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Town of Ignace has landed an experienced Chief Administrative Officer. Cathy Cyr was appointed acting CAO at a special meeting this week. She has been with the town since mid-August in a contractural capacity. Her title is only acting until a final employment contract is approved. Cyr comes...
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by Brad PerryCrews continue their work to restore power after high winds tore through the province on Monday. NB Power reported 136 outages impacting more than 360 homes and businesses as of 8:50 a.m. Thursday. The bulk of those outages continue to be in the Kennebecasis Valley/Fundy region, where 300...
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The Saint John Community Arts Board is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Art Bank program. Submissions can be from emerging or professional artists, groups and collaborations who are residents of the city. This work can be seen within City Hall, as well as various locations throughout the...
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by Tim DavidsonThe City of Kenora will be getting a five percent discount on OPP service next year. The budget comes in at $6.77 million, a 15 percent increase from last year. Inspector Jeff Duggan says they continue have staffing issues and one of the keys is filling some of the vacancies they have right now....
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by Tara ClowCutting a Christmas tree is a tradition for many families. Chuck Secord of Yuletide Christmas Tree Farm has been planting for almost 40 years. He says it’s such a joy to see the children smile, “A lot of people look forward to this, especially the children because it’s like a treasure hunt for...
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by Tim DavidsonThe OPP says it’s Criminal Investigations Branch continues to look into a fatality in Dryden last week. The body of a 42 year woman was found last Wednesday morning in a Duke Street residence. A post-mortem was conducted in Toronto to confirm her identity as Michelle Bannon. The cause of death...
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