by Tara ClowForty headstones at the Elmwood Cemetery, some dating back to the 1870s, have been left damaged. Staff arrived on Friday morning to the disappointing sight. “People we don’t know came into our heritage section. We presume it was vandalism. From the cameras on our building, I could see...
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by Tara ClowA 53-year-old woman has died following a crash in Western New Brunswick. The collision happened on Route 585 in Nortondale at around 8:20 am on Monday. RCMP say an SUV crossed the centre line and hit a pickup truck head-on. The woman who died was from Millville, New Brunswick. The driver of the...
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by Tara ClowHuman remains found in a wooded area near Two Nations Crossing in Fredericton have now been identified. Fredericton Police say they were found on Monday afternoon. Officers are now investigating the death of 28-year-old Montana Solomon as a homicide. There have been no arrests yet. Police say...
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by Alex AllanNew Brunswick’s legislature returned Tuesday with a speech from the throne that outlined the government’s priorities for the year ahead. Lt.-Gov. Louise Imbeault delivered the address on behalf of the government, opening the second session of the 61st Legislative Assembly. “One year ago today,...
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Here’s your chance to name a sporting centre. The Municipality of Inverness County is collecting name ideas for the newly opened Inverness Multicourt Facility. Companies and individuals can apply for naming rights of the facility in exchange of funding capital investment and program support....
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by Caitlin SnowPart-time staff at Dalhousie University will not be walking off the job. CUPE, the union that represents hundreds of Teachers Assistants, demonstrators and markers reached a tentative agreement with the university, Monday – Day 13 of a 14-day cooling off period. In a statement President Lauren...
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by Evan TaylorWorkers at Roseway Manor in Shelburne have voted unanimously to strike, citing wages so low they say they’re driving the staffing crisis that’s stretched long-term care facilities across Nova Scotia. The workers, represented by CUPE Local 3099, are the first group in the province’s long-term...
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Climate change measures are happening across Nova Scotia. Nine more communities are being supported by the Province in taking action to protect themselves from global climate change impacts. “Our government is investing to protect communities from the impacts of climate change,” says Minister of...
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by Tara ClowThe first to enter the New Brunswick Progressive Conservative leadership race says he wants to rebuild the party. Daniel Allain announced his intentions on Saturday. “I love this province. I’ve seen potential everywhere, from entrepreneurs building new ideas in small towns, nurses and teachers...
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A Yarmouth mother is turning tragedy into a way to help others. Tina Comeau-Surette’s son Justin Surette passed away early last year at age 21 after an accidental overdose. His death followed a years-long struggle with addiction. Comeau-Surette has shared Justin’s story at schools, and a...
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