by Brad PerrySaturday marks the third annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across Canada. The federal statutory holiday was one of 94 Calls to Action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It called for a holiday to “ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential...
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by Brad PerryTwo youths and a man are facing charges after a vehicle collided with a school bus near Moncton. Mounties say the crash happened along Route 114 in Weldon around 7 a.m. Tuesday. Three people in the vehicle — which police say was reported stolen from Moncton — allegedly fled the scene before...
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by Evan TaylorChester, Nova Scotia – Lunenburg District RCMP has laid multiple charges against a 33-year-old Halifax man following a dangerous driving incident in Lunenburg County. On September 28, 2023, around 4:50 p.m., Lunenburg District RCMP received a report of a driving complaint on Hwy. 103 in Chester....
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by CJ GoaterOntario’s hourly minimum wage is set to increase from $15.50 to $16.55 or 6.8%. David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development issued a statement about the increase and noted ” This 6.8 percent raise means up to $2,200 more in workers’ pockets every year and...
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A new ‘Mi’kmaw History Month’ light show is set to dazzle beginning tomorrow evening. The Downtown Halifax Business Commission will kick of their annual Delightful Downtown-at-Grafton-Park light-show series on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Projected on the façade of the former...
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by Caitlin SnowOver 600,000 Kia and Hyundai vehicles in Canada and over 3 million more in the U.S. are being recalled due to a fire risk. The models affected include: 2012-2015 Hyundai Accent 2011-2015 Hyundai Elantra 2014-2015 Hyundai Equus 2011-2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2013-2015 Hyundai Santa Fe 2013...
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by Adam RileyA composting device showcased in other communities in the Northwest may be coming to Dryden. Officials with FoodCycler made a presentation to council Monday, noting the program’s federal subsidy as a benefit. “This brings the price of each unit down by 50 percent,” said Community Program...
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by Tara ClowAn expanded partnership will mean better access to healthy foods in schools. This is due to a $2 million investment from the provincial government and Food Depot Alimentaire. Forty-two additional schools across New Brunswick’s seven school districts will receive healthy foods. During the 2022-23...
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Fuel prices are down a little this morning in Nova Scotia. At midnight the provincial regulator lowered the price for regular self-serve gasoline by 1.1 cents to between 174.1 and 178.4, depending on where you are. Diesel fell by 3.9 cents to between 206.2 and 210.5. The UARB says this time last...
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by Caitlin SnowSeveral cruise ships will enter Halifax Harbour this weekend. Port of Halifax says they will be five here this Sunday, October 1. That includes the Queen Mary 2. The luxury ocean liner holds over 2,600 guests and is over 1,100 feet long. The other cruise ships on Sunday include the Crystal...
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