by Caitlin SnowWildfires and floods have had a devastating impact for many in our province, including a loss of income for many. The province just extended the deadline to apply for a new program, if you are a farmer and have lost more than 30% of your income due to the extreme weather events. AgriStability is...
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Funding for more beautification of the Town of Yarmouth. The town received over $18,000 from the province to help create more inviting public spaces. They’re going to use the money to fix light poles downtown. They’ll be painted and panels will be replaced, to allow for better light. Another...
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You won’t be asked about COVID symptoms at hospital doors anymore. Nova Scotia Health says site screeners won’t be at the entrances as of Sunday. They were introduced early in the pandemic to maintain control of the disease in hospitals. Masks and sanitizers were also required, they will still...
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by Adam RileyOrganizers with Thunder Bay’s premiere sci-fi, fantasy, anime and pop culture convention are excited to bring Thundercon back this weekend. Acting chair Krista Young says she isn’t quite sure as to what to expect this year, as a new branch of fandom is being explored. “This year’s gonna be...
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by Tim DavidsonIn the Winnipeg High school football league on Thursday, the Beaver Brae Broncos shut out the Tec Voc Hornets 42-0. Coach Chris Penner says the team played well and was led by the dominant O and D line play of Noah White, Illias Windego, Keith Boucha, Caiden Robinson, Dexter Freitag and Jayden...
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by Brad PerryTwo more nursing homes have officially opened their doors in New Brunswick. Gordon Hall and Ocean Hall in Moncton are both operated by for-profit corporation Shannex. Residents first moved into Gordon Hall in June and others will move into Ocean Hall next week. “Expanding the number of nursing...
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by Brad PerryCharges are expected following an illegal firearms manufacturing investigation in New Brunswick. Mounties said they received information last week regarding the illegal manufacturing of 3D-printed firearms. That led officers to execute a search warrant at a home on Pleasant Street in...
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by Tara ClowThere was a dip at the gas pumps this week, but motorists won’t notice much difference at all. The Energy and utilities Board made its weekly price adjustments overnight. The maximum cost for regular self-serve is down just 0.1 cent a litre to a maximum of 187.3. Diesel users on the otherhand,...
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No change in the price of gas. It’s holding steady at around $1.85 a litre in the province this morning. Diesel went up nearly 2 and a half cents. It’s over $2.00 a litre in most areas.
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The Yarmouth Mariners are gearing up for the start of the season. They’re in action twice this weekend in preseason games against Valley. Head Coach and GM Laurie Barron says they’ve cut their roster down to 21 players. “We’ve had this week to get everyone on the same page. We’ll try to work...
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