by CJ GoaterCity council has finalized and approved a $38-million financing strategy for the Multi-use Indoor Sports Facility, which would be built beside Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. During last week’s committee of the whole, a proposed financing strategy was set at roughly $44 million and was...
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by Evan TaylorBridgewater, NS – In a significant step toward improving long-term care for seniors in the South Shore region, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Becky Druhan, announced plans for the new Hillside Pines Home for Special Care today, November 28. The facility, set to open in...
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by NewsTwelve New Brunswick lawyers have been appointed King’s Counsel. The designation of King’s counsel recognizes the accomplishments and contributions made to their profession and community. They must also be members of the Law Society of New Brunswick and have at least 15 years of experience in...
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by Brad PerryWork continues on a system that would see thermal energy in the form of hot water distributed to multiple uptown Saint John buildings. Saint John’s first District Energy System will connect the Hilton and the Canada Games Aquatic Centre to Market Square’s heating and cooling system. Samir...
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by Caitlin SnowThousands of buttons and stickers will be worn in Nova Scotia classrooms Wednesday, November 29th as more than 9,500 teachers and education specialists hold a day of action. It’s to raise awareness on the teacher shortage and the impact it has on students. The buttons and stickers displaying the...
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by Caitlin SnowThis year’s cruise ship season exceeded expectations, according to the Atlantic Canada Cruise Association. More than 600 cruise ships came to the region from April through August, with a 28 percent increase in port calls and over 868,000 passengers able to explore places Halifax, Charlottetown...
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by Adam RileyOfficials with the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board say classes will resume at St. Patrick High School on Wednesday after it was closed today due to a threat. In a statement the Board confirmed the Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing its investigation, after a walk-through was...
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by Tara ClowDieppe is taking steps to understand the needs of teens. Their hope is to broaden the understanding of future programming and recreation. Director of Community Development Denis LeBlanc says a survey has been launched for residents between 12 and 18 years old and their parents. “We know our...
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The Office of the Chief Coroner has announced an inquest into the death of a New Brunswick man. Daniel Moore died in July 2021 after falling off a roof while at work, according to the Department of Justice and Public Safety. Presiding coroner Sarah Barnett and a jury will hear evidence from...
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by Tim DavidsonA new trades school is being proposed for Kenora. A zoning application was approved last week for two pieces of property on the former Abitibi Mill site. Though the institution hasn’t been identified, plans are in the works for a trades school for heavy equipment operation, construction skills,...
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