by Randy ThomsThe NDP is proposing what it is calling the Cleaning up Corruption Act. The intent is to restore ethics and accountability at Queen’s Park. “Ford’s Conservatives have eroded Ontarians’ trust in their government – from the Greenbelt grab to speculators buying tickets to Ford’s family functions to...
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by Caitlin SnowThe investigation of a double murder in Halifax, 25 years later, continues. Police say it was November 20, 1998 around 9:40pm when Gail Stone and Richard Marriott were found shot inside a home on Parkmoor Avenue. Richard died on scene, but Gail was taken to hospital where she died four days...
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by Brad PerrySome Saint John residents have reported seeing more flaring than usual at the Irving Oil refinery. But a spokesperson for the company says there is no reason for residents to be concerned. “Our operations are returning to normal after our fall turnaround and residents may be seeing more flaring...
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by Randy ThomsA special meeting of Fort Frances town council has been called to discuss the 2024 budget. The capital budget is on the docket for tonight’s meeting. Almost $20 million in spending is proposed. This includes four million connected to projects planned but not carried out or completed this year...
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by Evan TaylorEnvironment Canada has issued a snow squall watch for Kings County, P.E.I., the North Shore of mainland Nova Scotia, Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, and Inverness County, Cape Breton. Residents in these areas are advised to stay vigilant as snow squalls may develop Monday night into Tuesday...
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by Adam RileyOntario’s Special Investigation’s Unit is looking into a custody injury which occurred in Dryden earlier this month. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a 911 call on November 5th at a motel on the city’s north side around 7:30 p.m. Upon arrival officers located two people, a...
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by Tara ClowWeek four of a cleanup of a homeless encampment in Moncton began on Monday morning. The community spans about two kilometres in an area between Wheeler Boulevard and the Trans Canada Highway. Director of Community Safety Conrad Landry says up to 50 people lived there, “They were very...
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by Tim DavidsonThere will be another public skating option available in the City of Kenora. General manager of Recreation and Culture Andrew Smith says new skating loop is being developed behind the Moncrief Construction Sports Center. “It’s going to be right on the new parking lot that we built so people can...
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by Caitlin SnowMore affordable housing for HRM and Bridgewater. The province has entered conditional agreements with developers for three more proposed projects under the Nova Scotia’s Land for Housing program: — 2.5 hectares on Sherwood Street, Cole Harbour (PID 40606345 in the Province’s land registry), with...
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by Tara ClowA 28-year-old man has been arrested following a robbery at a Dieppe business. The robbery reportedly happened in the Champlain Mall on August 24. RCMP says a suspect entered the store and left without paying for several items worth over $700 dollars. Employees followed the individual outside the...
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