by Jacob MooreBudget cuts are coming to libraries in the Pictou and Antigonish counties. Chief Librarian Eric Stackhouse for the Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library, which manages libraries across both counties, says their operating grant from the province has not changed in six years, while in the same time,...
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by Bryan TaitA non-profit organization giving underprivileged kids a chance to play hockey is having some financial trouble. Top Corner Hockey was founded in 2012 by Chris Green. Green spoke to Saint John council last week to explain the situation the organization is facing. “The main thing I wanted to show...
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by Jacob MooreOne person has life-threatening injuries after they were hit by a garbage truck this morning. According to multiple reports, it happened at about 5:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Lacewood Drive. The pedestrian was taken to hospital and part of the road is closed between Willett Street and Dunbrack...
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by Bryan TaitTwo of Horizon Health Network’s hospitals have received national recognition for their efforts to strengthen Canada’s blood supply. The Saint John Regional Hospital (SJRH) and the Moncton Hospital (TMH) were recently designated “Using Blood Wisely” hospitals, joining more than 180 sites across...
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Canada’s largest lobster fishery is underway. It’s ‘Dumping Day’ in Lobster Fishing Areas 33 and 34, stretching from Digby around Yarmouth to Halifax. According to DFO, that includes over 1,400 vessels heading out to set their traps. Many families watch from wharves and the shoreline every year,...
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by Alex AllanHorizon Health Network is creating a new institute to drive health research and innovation in New Brunswick. The organization says the institute will focus on improving patient care and outcomes across the province. “This is a defining moment for health system renewal in New Brunswick,” said...
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There’s fire hydrant flow testing happening on Monday, November 24 in Port Hawkesbury. If you live on Church, Queen, Kennedy or Pitt Streets, you may experience low water pressure and temporary water discoloration between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Town apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks...
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Canada Post revealed a stamp drawn by a graphic novelist from Mabou. Kate Beaton explains that her and the other talented and influential featured Canadian illustrators were asked to draw themselves reading one of their own books. “When they asked me to be a part of the series in in 2022, Ducks...
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by Evan TaylorThe Better Business Bureau is urging people to take extra precautions as holiday shopping picks up, saying online scams increase significantly when consumers feel rushed or overwhelmed by deals. Julia Lewis, President and CEO of BBB Serving the Atlantic Provinces, says the combination of...
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A miraculous comeback, and two overtime battles for the Yarmouth Mariners in New Brunswick. The three-game road-trip ended Sunday with two wins, five of a possible six points, and being one point back of the Pictou County Crushers for the last playoff spot in the division. Friday, November 21:...
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