Canada Post once again will deliver letters to Santa. Every year Santa Claus receives over a million letters from kids around the world. Every letter gets read, and everyone who writes to him gets a letter back. The program is open every year until the end of January. Canada Post wants you to...
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by Adam RileyAn investigation into drug trafficking in the Fort Frances area has yielded charges against two residents in the community. Just before the noon hour on November 16th members of the Ontario Provincial Police along with the Treaty Three Police Service executed a search warrant at a Fourth Street...
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by Tara ClowThe plows in Moncton and Riverview are getting names. A Name the Snowplow contest has been launched. “A lot of other municipalities across Canada have done similar community engagement and naming their plows and different vehicles in their fleet. We thought, what a great idea. It’s something we...
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by Adam RileyNo injuries have been reported following a fire Saturday night at Centennial Square. Fire crews responded to the rear of the building at approximately 9:00 p.m. and found both smoke and flames, which prompted a call for a second alarm. Fortunately the initial pumper response was able to put...
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by Tara ClowMoncton Headstart’s annual Toyland campaign that helps those in need is officially underway. But they’re anticipating a big increase in demand this year. Executive Director Caroline Donelle says last year almost 1500 kids received toys, “Toyland is generally all the generosity of the community,...
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by Brad PerryWith winter nearly upon us, now is a good time to make sure you and your vehicle are prepared for the season. Julia Kent, a spokesperson with CAA Atlantic, said the most important thing is having winter tires for your vehicle. “They reduce braking on snowy and icy roads by 25 per cent. They work...
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by Brad PerrySaint John will lease five portable weather stations to help improve its winter storm response. That was one of several new initiatives city staff unveiled to members of council last week. Tim O’Reilly, director of public works, said the goal is to give staff as much information as possible. “If...
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The provincial and federal governments are funding $120,750 each to a University of New Brunswick (UNB) pilot project to strengthen entrepreneurship in the Saint John region. The Axis Accelerator offered through UNB Saint John’s Faculty of Business will boost entrepreneurial spirit by helping...
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Some significant snowfall could be on the way. Environment Canada has a snow squall watch in effect for Antigonish, Guysborough and Inverness counties. They say 10-20 centimetres of snow could fall tonight into tomorrow. The forecaster says conditions will deteriorate after midnight tonight and...
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We are one week away from Dumping Day in Southwestern Nova Scotia. Lobster fishers will set sail in LFA 33 and 34 to begin the fall lobster season. Fish Safe NS wants to make sure safety is a priority. They did a number of different drills in Yarmouth recently, including man overboard, fire,...
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