by Tara ClowNova Scotia and Ontario have topped the list as the two most expensive provinces to get an education, that’s according to a Canadian RESP company. Embark released a forecast of how much an average four-year university degree will cost Canadian students in each province. Students in Nova Scotia...
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by Adam RileyThe City of Kenora looks to be in the black. Initial figures show the city will have a budget surplus this year of over $875,000, with the biggest surpluses is expected in the Solid Waste department at $430,000. A presentation of the city’s finances and projections will delivered to council...
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The RCMP is investigating a fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision in Antigonish. Police say just before 6 p.m. Tuesday, a car hit a person on James Street. The pedestrian, an 83-year-old Antigonish man, was transported to hospital where he died of his injuries. The 67-year-old Antigonish man...
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by Adam RileyOntario 511 is reporting a lane and shoulder closure on Highway 102 due to a collision. The incident occurred just before 8:30 a.m. west of Mud Lake Road. Motorists are asked to use caution in the area. No further details are available at this time.
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by Brad PerryA grassroots movement in Saint John is working to revive a century-old tradition in the community. The Empty Stocking Fund ended last year after its long-time sponsor, Telegraph-Journal, was sold. Toronto-based media company Postmedia acquired Brunswick News and its nine Irving-owned newspapers,...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick’s COVID-19 indicators remained steady during the final week of October, according to Public Health The latest Respiratory Watch report shows 57 admissions between Oct. 22 and 28, with one person admitted to an intensive care unit. That was compared to 58 hospitalizations and one...
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A national ‘day of action’ for post-secondary education students. They’re pressing the government for free tuition and accessible education. A rally is planned at Grand Parade in Halifax at 11 a.m Wednesday. Chair of the Canadian Federation of Students Nova Scotia Aideen Reynolds says it’s...
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by Randy ThomsA COVID outbreak at Rainycrest Long-term Care Home in Fort Frances is now over. It had been declared on October 10. Restrictions that were in place since then have been lifted. Other safety procedures and infection prevention control practices continue as do recently enhanced masking...
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RCMP are on scene of a crash in Antigonish. It’s at the intersection of James Street and Exhibition Lane. The intersection is expected to be closed for several hours. Police are asking residents to stay away from the area. Traffic is being redirected at Fairview Street and Greening Drive. No...
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by Randy ThomsThere is a new statue of Queen Elizabeth II at the Ontario Legislature. The bronze statue was unveiled in a ceremony held on Tuesday. It depicts Queen Elizabeth II in 1977 on the throne in the Canadian Senate, where she delivered a speech on Canadian unity. Premier Doug Ford says it is a tribute...
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