by Tim DavidsonResidents living in Dryden can expect to pay more for sewer and water next year. City treasurer Steven Lansdell-Roll says in order to meet the demands of the system, they have to increase rates. “We are currently not investing in the capital programs to achieve the life-cycle replacement of our...
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by Evan TaylorLUNENBURG, NS – In a recent council session, the Town of Lunenburg finalized the decision to rename Cornwallis Street, following a recommendation by its Anti-Racism Special Committee. This move comes as part of the town’s broader initiative to acknowledge and celebrate indigenous and black...
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by Brad PerryNo injuries have been reported after a small fire on Wednesday morning at Sussex Regional High School. In an email sent to parents, the district said the fire started on the roof of the building during maintenance. Staff and students at the school were evacuated to an off-site location following...
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by Tara ClowMoncton is making changes to the way residents will be made aware of parking restrictions this winter. Overnight parking will still be permitted on most streets between midnight and 7 am, but if snow clearing and ice removal are to be done, a parking ban will be put into place. If your vehicle...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay District Health Unit has announced a new COVID-19 outbreak while declaring two over bringing the city’s total to eight. The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is dealing with outbreaks in its oncology inpatient unit (1A), transitional care unit, and one of the medical...
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by Adam RileyAn investigation is underway and a hold and secure is in place at Holy Family School. The measures were taken after it was discovered hateful graffiti had been written on portable doors at the school according to the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board. The hold and secure is being done...
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by Tara ClowLabour shortages have meant billions in lost revenue opportunities for small businesses, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Over $38 billion was missed out on last year because they had to turn down or postpone contracts or sales due to labour shortages. “We always...
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The Dartmouth General Hospital has received a $100-thousand gift from BMO in support of its new MRI machine. This donation is part of the ‘Lead On’ Campaign focused on driving patient-centred innovation. In a release, Dr. Carla Pittman says, “With state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging, we will be...
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by Caitlin SnowThe provincial Liberals and the NDP are not standing down when it comes to the housing crisis in our province. Liberal Leader Zach Churchill said in a release, all levels of government need to act with a ‘war-like’ effort, and he intends to press the Houston government for answers, at the...
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Uptown Saint John staff are putting the final touches on this Friday’s annual Uptown Sparkles event. Activities such as live music, outdoor firepits, ice sculptures, and winter-friendly outdoor activities begin at 5 p.m. There is also the mayor’s tree lighting at City Hall at 6 p.m. Many uptown...
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