by Tim DavidsonThe Main Street Christmas Tree has been put into place. The city says the accommodate the transportation of the tree, 12th Avenue North between Valley Drive and 9th Street North was closed this morning. The tree then make it’s way down Main Street South to it’s final resting at the corner of...
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by Caitlin SnowThe Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre has officially opened today. It will provide a wide range of services and help reduce pressure on other facilities and is part of a multi-year redevelopment plan to replace aging healthcare buildings with modern facilities. “Bayers Lake is just the...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Northwestern Health Unit has agreed to create three new directors positions. These include a Director of Corporate Services, Director of Health Protection and Director of Health Promotion. The creation of these positions are expected to free up the Medical Officer of Health and the CEO to...
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by Caitlin SnowResidents are being warned of powerful synthetic opioid drug seized in Halifax. Police say it was September 30, during an impaired driving investigation. They say the drug, is similar to, but stronger than fentanyl. Fentanyl can be lethal with a dose as little as two milligrams: the size of two...
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by Tim DavidsonA familiar face is back as chair of the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board. Roger Griffiths was acclaimed at last night’s inaugural meeting. He is the trustee for Machin and is entering is second year as chair of the board. Dryden trustee Judy Green is the vice-chair. She beat out incumbent...
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A mathematics and financial literacy teacher in Saint John wants to break the stigma of talking about money. Forest Hills School on the city’s east side will host its second annual Financial Literacy Night on Thursday. The event will focus on different financial skills, making it an event for...
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by Brad PerryPort Saint John has wrapped up what it describes as another strong year for cruise ships. A total of 74 cruise ship visits brought more than 172,000 passengers this season, which ended Nov. 7. Natalie Allaby, director of cruise excellence for Port Saint John, said that is up 16 per cent compared...
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by Caitlin SnowPete’s Frootique workers in Halifax are getting ready to strike, as workers continue to fight for a fair wage. Nearly 40 members gathered this Sunday for a three-hour session on how to effectively run a picket line. A notice to strike is being sent to the Honourable Jill Balser, Minister of...
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by Adam RileyTransit users in Kenora are once again without access to service. The City of Kenora has announced the spare bus has broken down and is now in for repairs, just hours after it resumed. This comes after the main transit bus is also being repaired for an issue which cropped up late last week.
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by Brad PerryA new 60-bed nursing home is coming to Moncton, the province announced Wednesday. The new nursing home, set to open in the fall of 2025, will be built by for-profit corporation Shannex. Officials said the new home will be connected to Shannex’s Ocean Hall and Gordon Hall, which opened earlier...
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