by Brad PerryMost New Brunswickers remain dissatisfied with the performance of Premier Blaine Higgs, according to a new poll. The latest survey from Narrative Research finds 58 per cent are dissatisfied, compared with 59 per cent three months ago. A total of 35 per cent said they were satisfied with the...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick saw a drop in COVID-19 hospital admissions but a rise in deaths during the most recent reporting period. The latest Respiratory Watch report showed 63 hospitalizations between Nov. 19 and 25, with three people admitted to an intensive care unit. That was compared to 71...
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by Tara ClowPower outages have forced the closure of two schools in St. Stephen. St. Stephen Elementary and St. Stephen middle schools are closed today due to power outages. Hundreds of outages were being reported by NB Power in the Charlotte Southwest region this morning. According to their website, it is...
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An increase in need for the Salvation Army. Front-line staff are reporting the number of those needing assistance through the ‘Kettle Campaign’ is up over last year. Major Jamie Locke says they want to be able to fulfill all requests. “We’re seeing such an increase in need, that our programs and...
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by Caitlin SnowNow that we are in the thick of cold and flu season, a new vaccine for COVID-19 has been approved by Health Canada. Novavax is for people aged 12 years and older. Health Canada says the vaccine has also been approved as a booster for those 18 years and older. It marks the third updated booster...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick’s public safety minister is accusing the mayor of St. Stephen of playing politics. This comes after the community declared a local state of emergency Monday due to the homelessness crisis. Minister Kris Austin said Tuesday that he was disappointed by the council’s decision. “It’s...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Keewatin-Patricia District School Board has come to an agreement with one of it’s bargaining units. The Designated Early Childhood Educators represented by the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario have reached a tentative deal. Details of the contract will remain confidential until it...
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by Adam RileyA recent survey from research and analytics firm Leger has found 79 percent of residents in Canada and 84 percent of residents in the US, when asked about a number of conspiracies, believe at least one is true. Conspiracies presented to respondents ranged from JFK’s assassination being a cover...
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by Evan TaylorAs part of a province-wide strategy to increase access to senior care the Nova Scotia government announced a new 96-room long-term care facility will be built in Port Hawkesbury. The broader provincial plan aims to enhance long-term care infrastructure, including modern facilities with single...
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by CJ GoaterThe city has taken a small step toward a dedicated pickleball facility at the Northwood Playfield Park following approval by council for administration to move forward with further detailed planning of an outdoor facility. The municipal body also approved that administration support the Thunder...
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