by Tara ClowHealth leaders recently met to examine New Brunswick’s aging population. The provincial Association of Nursing Homes conference revealed in the next five years, New Brunswick will see an increase of 26,300 residents who are over 65 years old. Looking at 20 years, the population is predicted to...
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by Brad PerryGrand Bay-Westfield council has approved a level of service policy for its fire department. The new policy was one of the recommendations in a recently released fire service review. Chief Troy Gautreau said the policy primarily formalizes the service level they have been providing for years. “It...
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by Caitlin SnowTwo people are facing over a dozen charges after police seized two loaded firearms and drugs at a home in Halifax in relation to an ongoing investigation. Police say it was on Kingsmere Court around 5am Friday morning. They seized over 400 grams of cocaine, more than 2,000 opioid pills and...
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by CJ GoaterThe Ontario government is providing $10,389 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to the City of Dryden for enhancements to the Dryden Fall Fest. “The strategic investments our government continues to make through the NOHFC are supporting projects that raise community profiles...
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by Evan TaylorAfter most of Nova Scotia was treated to a lovely weekend of fall weather, parts of the province in Northern Cape Breton are now posied to receive snow. A cold, low pressure system moved into the province over Sunday night and is slowly creeping North, bringing with it precipitation and some...
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by Adam RileyOntarians can now receive their latest flu and Covid-19 vaccinations. The province has opened up access to the free vaccine, which is available at pharmacies, primary healthcare providers and public health units. Everyone is encouraged to get up to date in protection, as Ontario’s Chief Medical...
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by Tara ClowMaking plans for Halloween? A Leger survey finds other Canadians are too. Seventy-nine percent of Canadians whose children are old enough to trick or treat will be going out. But only 48 percent of those asked will be handing out candy. An even lower amount, 37 percent will decorate their house...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Onigaming First Nation has paid tribute to Wab Kinew. Kinew is the new premier of Manitoba and was born and raised on Onigaming, southeast of Kenora. A special celebration was held on Saturday at the roundhouse. Attendees including Treaty #3 Grand Chief Frances Kavenaugh, Alvin Fiddler, the...
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by Tara ClowA fire in a Fraser Avenue apartment building has left 40 tenants temporarily displaced. The Canadian Red Cross says all were able to evacuate safely on Friday afternoon. There is smoke and water damage to the building. The Red Cross assisted by providing food, accommodations, clothing and other...
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by Evan TaylorNova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has indicated that the fate of the better paycheque guarantee, a pivotal election pledge designed to incentivize businesses to increase their workforce or raise wages for their existing employees, is now uncertain. Speaking to the press at Province House on...
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