by Tara ClowThe umbrella has come in very handy this summer, and you’ll need it again today. Another rainy day is forecast, with another special weather statement in effect. Environment Canada has issued the advisory southern and central parts of the province. Up to 45 millimetres is expected to fall...
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Out of season lobster fishing remains an issue in Southwestern Nova Scotia. Complaints from politicians and commercial fishers that lobster pouching is increasing in St. Mary’s Bay. Tensions reached a peak there in 2020 as Indigenous fishers began their own moderate livelihood lobster fishery....
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There will be no quick solutions to stopping human waste from finding its way into First Lake in Lower Sackville. That was the message for about 60 residents who attended a public meeting Wednesday night at the Sackville Arena. Halifax Water officials joined City Councillor Paul Russell,...
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by Randy ThomsIt is back to the basics when students return to the classroom for a new school year. The provincial government is providing new student supports and an updated curriculum that focuses on the development of foundational skills in reading, writing and math. It comes with almost $700 million extra...
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by Randy ThomsFrontline education workers are looking for answers from Ontario’s Education Minister. The Canadian Union of Public Employees is posing a series of questions related to funding and programs. President Laura Walton wants to know if he’s aware of what goes on in schools. “It is crucial for...
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by Randy ThomsThere is another lengthy power outage planned for the Rainy River District. This one will impact Hydro One users living to the east of Fort Frances through to Rainy River and Lake of the Woods township. This includes the townships of Rainy River, Chapple, LaVallee, Lake of the Woods, Emo, Morley...
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by Caitlin SnowBusinesses in the Yarmouth and Shelburne counties are still feeling the effects of the wildfires. Western Regional Enterprise Network created and circulated a survey that was open for three weeks and received 72 responses. Almost half of those who filled out the survey have businesses in the...
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by Randy ThomsThe Ministry of Agriculture is now accepting nominees for its Excellence in Agriculture. The program recognizes individuals, businesses, and organizations that drive the industry forward, adopt new technologies and increase awareness. The awards honour individuals in eleven different categories....
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by Caitlin SnowAnother rainfall warning. Environment Canada is now calling for between 40 to 80mm of rain tonight and Wednesday for the entire province. Meteorologist Bob Robichaud said between June and mid-August in Halifax last year, 250 millimetres of rain fell. “This year, over the same timeframe, we have...
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by Randy ThomsAnother candidate seeking the provincial Liberal leadership is now making his rounds in northwestern Ontario. Dr. Adil Shamji began his tour in Thunder Bay on Monday. He is also visiting Atikokan, Fort Frances, and Kenora. The Toronto-area MPP says he is no stranger to the region. “By...
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