by NewsWinter will be here before we know it, and that means those experiencing homelessness will be left out in the cold. The province says there are fifteen emergency shelters and one recuperative shelter available across the province. Most are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and those that are...
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by Bryan TaitA Saint John-based digital health company is getting support from the provincial government as it works to expand beyond New Brunswick. MedReddie is developing proprietary machine learning and artificial intelligence models that continuously search and analyze advancements in the medical device...
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Two people arrested after a fatal collision in Antigonish County on Highway 104. RCMP charged a 41-year-old man and a youth from Afton for failing to stop after accident resulting in death. The man is also being charged with obstructing justice. They will both appear in court at a later date....
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by Caitlin SnowThe star of Trailor Park Boys was arraigned in a Nova Scotia court, Monday, facing sexual assault charges. The Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service (PPS) tells us it was a brief appearance with a lawyer appearing on behalf of Smith and a lawyer appointed to the defense, with the matter “in its...
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by Bryan TaitA $5-billion investment by the federal government is expected to help expand Canada’s trade network. The Trade Diversification Corridors Fund is part of the recent federal budget, and the announcement launching the fund was held at Port Saint John. The port is just one of many that stand to...
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by Tara ClowRemembrance Day ceremonies will be held across the tri-communities on Tuesday. The largest at the Moncton Coliseum, starting at 10:30 am. It includes the laying of wreaths by a large contingency, including local dignitaries and service members. There is also a moment of silence, which is held...
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by Caitlin SnowAs the federal budget inches closer to becoming passed in the House of Commons, one local charity says it missed the mark on poverty and food insecurity. In a statement, Feed Nova Scotia says they, along with organizations across the food security sector, have already called on the government...
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by Caitlin SnowAfter nearly 30 years, Canada has lost its measles elimination status according to the country’s public health agency. In a statement Monday, the agency says the country is currently experiencing a “large, multi-jurisdictional outbreak of measles” that began in October 2024 with cases in...
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by Bryan TaitCommunities in the Greater Saint John area and southwestern New Brunswick are hosting Remembrance Day ceremonies, honouring those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice. In Saint John, the main ceremony will be at TD Station. The public is asked to be seated by 10:20 a.m., with the ceremony...
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by Bryan TaitMunicipal offices in Greater Saint John and the Kennebecasis Valley will be closed for Remembrance Day. Saint John Transit won’t be operating and the Saint John City Market will be closed as well. There are no changes to solid waste or compost collection in Saint John. Residents should contact...
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