by Caitlin SnowThe Royal Canadian Mint has unveiled its effigy of King Charles the Third which will appear on Canadian coins. A release event was held at the Mint’s facility near Winnipeg, Tuesday afternoon. Canadian portrait artist, Steve Rosati was the designer and he said it was a privilege. “I am honoured...
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by Brad PerryA 63-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Saint John. Emergency crews were called to the incident on Union Street around 2:35 p.m. Tuesday. Police said a vehicle struck a fence and a light standard before hitting the woman. No other injuries were reported...
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by Caitlin SnowA first for the Municipality of the County of Richmond and the Village of St. Peter’s, when the two levels of government met November 2, in public session at Council Chambers in Arichat. The agenda included items related to special projects, capital projects, asset management and the Canada...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay Police Traffic Unit is highlighting the frequency of incidents of drivers failing to stop for school buses and the potential risk to school children who ride the school buses. “The problem we’re seeing here in the city with folks not stopping for school buses and specifically...
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by Caitlin SnowInvestigators have a charged a Dartmouth teacher with a historical sexual assault. Police say they received a report August 2023, about a sexual assault that happened at a school in Dartmouth in 2021. The survivor was a youth at the time and the 42-year-old suspect was in a position of trust as...
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by CJ GoaterWith winter right around the corner, the city’s bike lanes are set to close for the season as of November. 15. Cyclists may continue to use bike lanes and roadways, but during the winter months, bike lanes will not be cleared of debris and may be used for snow storage as necessary. “All riders...
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by Evan TaylorAs winter approaches, Nova Scotians are being urged to ready themselves for the inevitable challenges of winter driving. Kim Masland, Minister of Public Works, emphasized the collective responsibility of ensuring vehicle readiness to maintain the safety of provincial roads. “Winter is coming,...
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The Saint John Police Force has launched its Holiday in a Box campaign for the third straight year. Saint John residents are asked to help fill shoeboxes with essential items targeted toward less fortunate adults. The campaign was created in 2020 to help people who are struggling to make ends...
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by Brad PerryAlma is getting some much-needed help to deal with its persistent water woes. Two new wells are being built in the community, along with new water supply infrastructure. Ottawa and New Brunswick are contributing a combined $11.4 million, while the municipality of Fundy Albert will cover the...
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by Adam RileyA test of the National Alert Ready system is set to be conducted Wednesday across the country. The system is designed to alert Canadians through radio and television broadcasts, as well as on our phones of local, regional and national emergencies. They include fires, storms, floods, terrorist...
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