by Randy ThomsThe new leader of the provincial Liberal party is ready for Premier Doug Ford. Bonnie Crombie was elected leader following three rounds of voting in the leadership race on the weekend. The PCs were quick to portray Bonnie Crombie as a tax and spend Liberal shortly after her leadership win....
READ MORE
by Brad PerryMoncton City Council has backtracked on an earlier decision not to display the menorah and nativity scene at City Hall. During Monday’s regular meeting, councillors unanimously adopted a motion to immediately display the religious symbols. The vote followed days of what the mayor described as...
READ MORE
by Brad PerrySome Moncton residents may need to find somewhere else to park their vehicles Monday night. Officials have declared an overnight parking ban for the entire city following Monday’s snowfall. On-street parking is not permitted between midnight Monday night and 7 a.m. Tuesday. If your vehicle is...
READ MORE
by Caitlin SnowIn an effort to secure more permanent nurses in our province. Premier Tim Houston announced today travel nurses will only be hired for a maximum of 180 days when working for Nova Scotia Health, IWK Health or a government-funded long-term care facility. “Travel nurses have been a critical part of...
READ MORE
Santas are invading a section of Cole Harbour. The Colby ‘North’ Santa Brigade is meant to spread holiday cheer through the neighbourhood. Inflatable, light-up giant Santas are displayed on over 100 front lawns. Event creator Megan Cole says they got the idea from a similar display in Toronto....
READ MORE
by Randy ThomsNew minimum fines are proposed for dog breeders who violate the province’s Animal Welfare Services Act. They are part of proposed legislation introduced at Queen’s Park on Monday by Solicitor General Michael Kerzner. The proposed legislation calls for a minimum fine of $10 thousand if breeders...
READ MORE
by Evan TaylorNikki Doucet, a former St. Francis Xavier University point guard hailing from Liverpool, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NewCo, an independent organization set to manage England’s Women’s Super League and the second-tier Women’s Championship starting from the 2024-25...
READ MORE
by Brad PerryGrand Bay-Westfield is looking for help to name four snow plows in its fleet. The town has launched a family-friendly Name the Snow Plows contest. You have until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 17 to submit your name suggestions. A shortlist of names will be selected, and you will have the chance to vote on...
READ MORE
by Randy ThomsThe provincial NDP is offering up several proposals it says will make life more affordable. The opposition wants the Ford government to implement measures such as rent control, wage increase for childcare employees, making heat pumps at no cost, lowering the cost of groceries and doubling ODSP...
READ MORE
by Adam RileyA new survey from research and analytics firm Leger shows a changing attitude towards immigration here in Canada. The survey of a little over 1,500 people conducted last month shows a drop from 17 percent in March of 2022 to 9 percent in November of this year in the number of Canadians who would...
READ MORE