by Caitlin SnowAfter one year in the mayor’s seat in Halifax, Andy Fillmore is reflecting on big changes and how he is forging ahead with optimism. Over the last 12 months there were topics such as pausing bike lane projects and the possibility of strong mayor powers, which were met with criticism. It was the...
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by Evan TaylorThe South Shore Lumberjacks are no longer undefeated, after falling in their Friday matchup against the Capstone Colts 11-3. Prior to the loss the Jacks had rattled off nine wins to start their season, their best start to a season in recent memory. The Jacks were able to return to winning ways...
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by Tara ClowA new collective agreement for those working in areas including legal and legislative services within the Office of the Attorney General. This includes around 50 lawyers represented by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada. They reached a new deal with the government on...
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by Alex AllanThe Université de Moncton has officially launched its new Centre for Excellence in Pedagogy, a project aimed at supporting innovation and improving teaching across its campuses. The Centre was unveiled on Friday during a gathering on the Moncton campus that included members of the university...
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by Tara ClowA reminder that the free overnight parking program in the entertainment district in Saint John has come to an end. It wrapped up on October 31 Regular parking rules are now in effect. Overnight parking in metered zones is no longer permitted. The city recommends that you plan if you are going...
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by Evan TaylorThe Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the one-year mandatory minimum jail sentences for accessing or possessing child pornography are unconstitutional. In a 5–4 decision released Friday, the court found that while mandatory minimums promote denunciation and deterrence, they also take away...
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by Evan TaylorThe Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the one-year mandatory minimum jail sentences for accessing or possessing child pornography are unconstitutional. In a 5–4 decision released Friday, the court found that while mandatory minimums promote denunciation and deterrence, they also take away...
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by Evan TaylorNova Scotia musician and producer Joel Plaskett has received the province’s top arts honour, the Portia White Prize, at this year’s Creative Nova Scotia Awards in Halifax. The award recognizes Plaskett’s outstanding contribution to Nova Scotia’s cultural life over a career spanning more than...
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by Caitlin SnowA lot more rain is on the way for eastern Nova Scotia. Environment Canada says up to 50mm will fall with winds that will gust up to 80 km/h. The system tracking southeast of the province is expected to start Tuesday morning and last into Wednesday as it heads toward Newfoundland. It will affect...
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by Caitlin SnowThe co-owner of a Nova Scotia farm says about two dozen Jamaican workers they employ have flown back home not knowing what to expect after Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impacts. Jamaican workers on their way to the airport from Spurr Brothers Farm Photo: Spurr Brothers Farm/Facebook The...
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