by Bryan TaitA significant tax increase is likely on the way for residents of the Halifax Regional Municipality. A report from acting chief administrative officer Brad Anguish to the budget committee said property tax bills in the city could see an average increase of 10.5 per cent. Anguish’s report said the...
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by Tara ClowMaplehurst Middle School students were dismissed from class early on Tuesday. A water main break in the area is impacting the school and forcing the closure for the rest of the day. Students were dismissed at around 10 am, and buses were dispatched to the facility.
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by Bryan TaitThe City of Saint John has turned to a familiar face to temporarily take on a top job at city hall. Kevin Fudge will take on the role of interim chief administrative officer (CAO) effective Dec. 12. Fudge is currently the city’s chief financial officer and chief of staff. Fudge’s appointment...
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by Tara ClowLane reductions to be aware of today on Main Street in Moncton. Westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. between Steadman Street and King Street. Crews are opening a Bell Aliant manhole and placing a new cable. Signs are in place, and flaggers will...
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by Alex AllanPort Saint John reported that the 2025 cruise season was its busiest on record. Between April and November, the port welcomed 196,626 passengers and 81,560 crew members. Five ships made their first visit to the Bay of Fundy, including Virgin Voyages. Officials say the busiest week came between...
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by Alex AllanThe provincial government is providing $120,000 to help strengthen New Brunswick’s tourism workforce through new training programs. The funding is part of a memorandum of understanding between the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture and the Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick....
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by Randy ThomsA potential winter election has been avoided. The Carney government’s first budget was passed in the House of Commons this evening. The vote was 177 in favour to 168 against. Some opposition members sided with the government, including Green leader Elizabeth May, who indicated her support to...
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by NewsAn armed person has barricaded themselves inside a Yarmouth County home. A section of Highway 308 in Sluice Point near the 1900 is closed. Rural RCMP say there’s no threat to anyone outside the home. You’re asked to avoid the area if possible.
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by Jacob MooreA gift idea for the book lover in your family. The Giller Prize will be awarded to one of five books on Monday night. It is the largest prize recognizing excellence in Canadian fiction, with the winner taking home $25,000 dollars, according to the award’s website. The five finalists were chosen...
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by Jacob MooreIn just a few hours, the government will decide the fate of Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals. The minority government needs some opposition support to pass their proposed federal budget—and to avoid another federal election. Recently a Conservative MP resigned his seat and another...
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