by Brad PerryChanges to the province’s gender identity policy in schools will be the subject of a new report coming out on Tuesday. New Brunswick’s child and youth advocate has spent several weeks reviewing controversial changes to Policy 713. The results of that review are set to be released by Kelly...
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by Brad PerryStop-arm cameras are being seen as a positive by the union representing New Brunswick school bus drivers. Last week, the province said it would install cameras on school buses around the province. Iris Lloyd is president of the New Brunswick Council of School District Unions, which represents...
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Rain is back tonight for some areas of our province. That includes Shelburne and Yarmouth counties, where special weather statements have been issued by Environment Canada. Another 45 millimetres of rain could be on the way, with a risk of thunderstorms for southwestern areas. The forecaster...
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by Caitlin SnowA 25-acre sound stage is coming to Exhibition Park in Bayers Lake. Screen Nova Scotia, through it’s subsidiary Screen Nova Scotia Studios, Inc, will acquire the land to build the first-ever, purpose-built film and television soundstage. SNS says it’s in a quiet area with a good proximity to...
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by Adam RileyMotorists travelling in, around and through the downtown Port Arthur area will be losing access to a major intersection starting Wednesday. The intersection of Court Street and Red River Road will be closed as work continues on the North Core Streetscapes project. Drivers are being asked to...
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by Randy ThomsThe township of Ignace is under a boil water advisory. It is issued after a main water line break on Monday at Naumann Lake. Many residents reported losing water pressure around the noon hour. A notice from the township says due to recent repairs, the safety of its drinking water cannot be...
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by Caitlin SnowBig upgrades to the Cheticamp Cultural Quarter in Inverness County. MP Mike Kelloway announced Monday, a combined $3.5 million dollars from the federal and provincial governments, will go to the multifunctional arts facility. The municipality footed the first $150,000. Kelloway spoke on behalf...
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by Ryley RoachFairview Bowling Lanes has temporarily closed its doors to undergo renovations. The family-owned business in Saint John’s north end started renovations of its bowling lanes on Aug. 7. “We are replacing the wooden lanes with synthetic ones,” said Peter Haslett, owner of Fairview Bowling Lanes....
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by Brad PerryA disability advocate is pleased to see progress being made on creating accessibility legislation. New Brunswick is working on a legislative framework for consultation, with draft legislation to follow. Shelley Petit, chair of the New Brunswick Coalition for Persons with Disabilities, said the...
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by Randy ThomsThe Salvation Army is worried about the trend at its Thrift Stores. Donations are down, but usage is up. Managing Director of National Recycling Operations, Ted Troughton, says it is putting a strain on their stores. “It’s not unusual to see a decline in donations at different times of the year,...
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