by Joe ThomsonThe NDP’s leader Jagmeet Singh was in Moncton today to talk about the affordable housing crisis. It’s become much harder than it should be to find a place to live in New Brunswick, and Singh says it should be a federal responsibility to change that. “Ultimately the federal government has the...
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by Adam RileyTwo Southern Ontario residents remain in custody following a traffic stop on Tuesday, where police seized an estimated $660,000 in drugs as part of an ongoing investigation. Members of the Thunder Bay Police Service’s Intelligence Unit stopped a Jeep on Arthur Street West just before 10:00 a.m....
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by Brad PerryResidents in the Rothesay area have another place to play ball. A second baseball field has opened at the Wells Recreation Park. An official opening ceremony took place at the park on Tuesday evening. Mayor Nancy Grant said the project has been three years in the making, but was well worth the...
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by Joe ThomsonNew Brunswickers have been able to get assessed and treated for tick bites by a pharmacist under the provincial health plan ever since a change was made back in May. Anyone who’s ever gone into the woods in New Brunswick knows how important it is to check yourself for ticks afterwards, and in...
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by Adam RileyA 10 second video which shows an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police killing an injured deer with an axe in Kenora has begun to go viral and prompted an internal investigation by the OPP’s Professional Standards Unit. OPP became aware of the video soon after the incident on September 3rd,...
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by NewsThe City of Moncton is now accepting applications for the upcoming Community Outdoor Rink Program. Once the colder weather comes, they are set up in parks around the city, and maintained by volunteers. Lewisville Park – 45 Glenmoor Drive Braemar Park – 45 Centre Street Brentwood Park – 150...
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Nova Scotia wants to hear from parents and primary caregivers of children as it strives to transform the delivery of child care. In-person evening sessions will take place throughout the province in October, with on-site child care provided. Conversations will be specific to early learning and...
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by Tara ClowAn investigation is underway after an inmate assault in Renous. Correctional Service Canada says it happened September 6th at the Atlantic Institution. The inmate was evaluated by staff members and taken to an outside hospital to be treated. RCMP says the assailants have been identified and...
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Suicide rates are up in Nova Scotia. According to recent data, it was over 15 percent per 100-thousand people in 2022, up over 3 percent from 2020. It was discussed during the province’s standing committee on health. Liberal MLA Lorelei Nicholl asked what supports are in place for those...
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by Caitlin SnowNova Scotia students are slamming a Minister’s remarks about international students amid the housing crisis. Advanced Education Minister Brian Wong said last week international students need to take responsibility for finding housing when coming to Nova Scotia. He said students and their...
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