by Brad PerryAn attempt by the New Brunswick Liberals to bring down the Higgs government has failed. Their non-confident amendment to the throne speech was defeated 27-18 in the legislature on Friday. MLAs then went on to pass the speech by the same vote, with all Progressive Conservatives voting in favour...
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by Brad PerryYou can have your say on upgrades to Market Wharf and Market Square in Saint Andrews. Town officials are holding three public meetings, with the first taking place Monday evening. It is a chance for residents to review the design concepts and give their feedback. Council previously approved a...
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by Tara ClowTerrifying tours of the old Albert County Jail. The facility built in 1845 is opening its doors on October 27 and 28th for Halloween. It’s the first time they’ve held a Halloween-type tour. “The jail has two storeys. The first storey is where the cells are, and the second story is where the...
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by CJ GoaterThe City of Thunder Bay has partnered with the Lakehead Social Planning Council, to launch an affordable access to recreation and transit pilot program to reduce financial barriers for eligible residents. The three-year program is open to residents whose after-tax household income...
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by NewsArrests in connection with a drug trafficking investigation on Gordon Street in Moncton. A 47-year-old man, a 32-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were taken into custody on October 19. Members of the Codiac Regional RCMP’s Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) observed what was believed to be...
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by Tim DavidsonLock it or lose it. That’s the message from the OPP in Sioux Lookout. Police say there have been several reports in the south and western parts of the municipality of vehicles being rummaged through. The OPP report there has been a noticeable increase in the area of Fanning Avenue to Aspen Drive...
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RCMP continue to receive reports of a phone scam circulating in New Brunswick. Reports have detailed scammers calling with a false emergency, pretending to be a loved one in distress or as a police officer who has arrested a loved one. If you receive a call demanding money to release a loved one...
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by Tara ClowIt’s business as usual this morning at Moncton City Hall, even after a fire in the roof. Moncton Fire Platoon Chief Brian Macdonald says it was all hands on deck when they got the call at around 9:30 pm Thursday night. Upon arrival they found flames coming from the roof, “They were doing some...
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by Tim DavidsonKenora will have a presence at an international job fair next month. The Destination Canada Mobility Forum is taking place in Paris, France and Morocco. Economic Development Officer Allyson Pele says local business have until Monday to sign up. “The City of Kenora is sponsoring a position in the...
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Gas is up, but diesel is down in Nova Scotia. The Utility and Review Board adjusted fuel prices at midnight. Regular self-serve gasoline has increased slightly by 2.2 cents per litre to a minimum of $1.66. Diesel has dipped 3.5 to a minimum of $2.07.
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