by Caitlin SnowThe first of its kind in Canada, the province is investing $4.5 million over three years, for free mental health services in Halifax. Dalhousie University has partnered with the province toward the Dalhousie Centre for Psychological Health, with services provided by clinical psychology PhD...
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by Brad PerryGood news for residents in Blacks Harbour and Beaver Harbour. A boil water order in effect for the past several weeks has been lifted. Residents have been boiling their water before use since Aug. 14.
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by Caitlin SnowRCMP are investigating vandalism in Windsor they say was hate-motivated. RCMP responded to a report of vandalism at a memorial at 10 King St where a racial slur had been written. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact West Hants District RCMP at 902-798-2207. If you wish to...
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by Brad PerryNearly 140 city workers in Saint John were off the job Tuesday morning. Inside workers represented by CUPE Local 486 have officially begun their strike action. Union members work in police/fire/911 dispatch, customer service, bylaw enforcement, permitting, recreation, court services, financial...
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by Joe ThomsonThe New Brunswick RCMP are investigating a hit and run that happened last week in Lower Greenwich. They say that on September 4th, a pick-up truck was rear-ended three times by another pick-up truck at the intersection of Route 102 and Bathory Avenue. The driver of the truck that was rear-ended...
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by Caitlin SnowA section of the Halifax commons could become a tent site for those experiencing homelessness, on North Park and Cogswell Streets. Halifax council will vote on the recommendation today, amid the housing crisis in our region. The recommendation is one of five in the Homeless Strategy Report that...
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by Adam RileyVery few details have been released but an Ignace man remains in custody following a vehicle theft in that community. On September 8th Ontario Provincial Police were called to a report of a motor vehicle theft from an Ignace motel at 2:45 a.m. The vehicle was later located abandoned and the keys...
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by Tara ClowIt was a dark night for thousands in the southeastern part of the province. The lights suddenly went out at around 10 p.m. last night. NB Power reported over 25, 000 in areas including Moncton, Riverview, Dieppe and surrounding regions without electricity. Most had their power restored by around...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick’s child and youth advocate says the latest changes to Policy 713 do not address his concerns, despite assertions from the education minister. In fact, Kelly Lamrock said the province’s gender identity policy in schools is now more “overtly discriminatory” than before. Lamrock has...
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by Brad PerryThe Kennebecasis Valley is creating its first Emergency Management Organization. Mike Boyle became EMO director when he was hired as KV’s fire chief last year. In an update to Quispamsis council last week, Boyle said the organization’s goal is to keep residents safe. “We want to understand the...
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