by Brad PerryNew Brunswick’s controversial pension bill has passed third reading in the provincial legislature. Union members jeered in the legislature Tuesday afternoon — shouting “Conservatives break contracts” and “negotiate don’t legislate” — as MLAs voted 28-19 in favour of Bill 17. Progressive...
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by CJ GoaterAlgoma Street North between St. George Avenue and Dawson Street will remain closed for an extra two days. The road is closed for storm sewer work and is expected to be open by the end of the day on Thursday, December 14. Upon completion, the crew on scene will begin restoration of the area.
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2 Nova Scotians are heading to the Under-18 World Women’s Hockey Championships. Newellton, Cape Sable Island’s Jessica MacKinnon and Antigonish’s Rhyah Stewart will play for Team Canada at the event in January. Stewart plays goal for the Cape Breton West Islanders in the U18 Major League, she...
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by Randy ThomsThe federal government is looking to give First Nations stronger protection of their water systems. Legislation tabled on Monday includes a federal commitment to funding and new standards for water and wastewater. Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hadju says it took almost eight years to bring...
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The Kennebecasis Regional Police Force has announced the addition of a Police Service Dog. This is the first PSD/K9 Unit in the history of the police force. PSD Sammy received his Certificate of Appointment to the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force on Nov. 23. Sammy worked his first shift on...
READ MORE by Randy ThomsThe Salvation Army in Fort Frances is appealing for more support. The demand for Christmas hampers this year, which was already high, increased further when another 60 hampers had to be put together. That was because public participation in the agency’s adopt-a-family program was not as strong...
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by Tim DavidsonA deferral of the passage of the Dryden budget for another month. There is a slight decrease in the latest edition in the tax rate increase for Dryden residents. Treasurer Steven Lansdell-Roll says there are a couple of areas they saw savings. “The KDSB (Kenora District Services Board) levy...
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by Brad PerryA New Brunswicker has been named the next president-elect of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). Dr. Margot Burnell is a medical oncologist and Horizon Health’s chief of staff in the Saint John area. Eligible association members in New Brunswick had the chance to vote for the president-elect...
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by Caitlin SnowA 22-year-old man is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a bus in Halifax. Police say it was Monday night around 7:30pm when the bus was turning right onto Robie Street from South Street. That’s when the bus hit the pedestrian who was walking across the street in a...
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by Evan TaylorWith lobster fishermen in Nova Scotia reporting catches this season are down the provinces Liberal party is calling for increased enforcement from DFO and for the Houston government to follow through on its promise to increase fines for out-of-season fishing. Early indications show catches have...
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