by Alex AllanA 55‑year‑old man from Lincoln has been charged following an investigation into sexual offences in Oromocto. RCMP said they began investigating on June 16 after receiving a report that the man had acted inappropriately with underage persons. He was arrested on July 15 and later released on...
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There’s a Community Fundraising Picnic happening this on Saturday, October 4. Donations will help purchase furniture, books, and resources for the future Whycocomagh Public Library. The Municipality Inverness County with partnership from the Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre, Eastern Counties...
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by Evan TaylorThe ongoing Canada Post strike is creating challenges for municipal billing across the South Shore, and local governments are putting contingency plans in place to ensure residents can still receive and pay their bills on time. In Queens County, the Region of Queens says water utility bills...
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by Tara ClowThe Francophone sector of schools is recognizing some of its educators for their dedication to leadership. The Excellence in Education awards were announced this week. Recipients were chosen from the three Francophone school districts. The award recipients are: Francophone Northeast school...
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by NewsThe New Brunswick government is reaffirming its support for French-language medical programs. Funding agreements were renewed on Friday for medical education, eight additional medical seats and development funding for eight additional medical residency training seats for the Centre de formation...
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You can learn all about fire safety in Yarmouth. The fire department on Pleasant Street will host a Fire Prevention Fun Day Sunday from 2-4 p.m. There will be fire truck tours, safety games and activities, and bouncy castles for the kids. Yarmouth fire chief Mike Deveau says they’ve invited all...
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Honk for a great cause! The 14th Annual Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Nova Scotia will take place Saturday. Truckers from the province and beyond will unite with law enforcement officers to raise funds to support training, programs and competitions for the athletes. According to the convoy’s...
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by NewsDrugs and guns charges for a man and woman in Shelburne. On Thursday, September 25, a home on Bulkley Street was searched as part of a drug trafficking investigation, according to RCMP. Officers seized a loaded handgun, a sawed-off shotgun and several other weapons, along with cocaine, unstamped...
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by Bryan TaitNew legislation aimed at protecting firefighters has earned praise in Halifax. Bill 158, the Fire Safety and Services Act was introduced Oct. 1. If enacted, the legislation would commit the provincial government to create a legislative framework to respond to a range of matters identified in...
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by Caitlin SnowCanada Post presented a new offer to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), Friday. The Crown corporation says the new deal offered allows the company to become more modern, “balancing its financial realities with fairness and respect for employees.” Key points in the last final offer on...
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