by NewsA Cape Breton couple will soon be sentenced in a sex assault case from 2020 involving a minor after a Jordan Delay was dismissed, Monday. The public prosecution service tells us in an email; the defense applied for the delay that would rule a provincial court trial should end within 18 months of...
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by Bryan TaitThe City of Saint John has warned of a new scam involving parking tickets. In a release, the city said it has received several calls regarding text messages people have received. The messages claim to be from the City of Saint John and request people pay an overdue parking ticket via a link. The...
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by Tim DavidsonA new employee for Grand Council Treaty #3. The organization has created the postion of Chief Executive Officer. Lucas King, who has been with Treaty #3 since 2016, has been hired as CEO. The job of the CEO will take over from the Executive Director. The Grand Council says the position has been...
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by Bryan TaitNova Scotia’s second minimum wage this year raised concerns from small business advocates. Effective Oct. 1, the minimum wage will be $16.50 an hour. It follows an increase to $15.70 on April 1. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business expressed concerns about the effect the increase...
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by Tara ClowMotorists can expect possible traffic delays at the intersection of Mapleton Drive and the Trans Canada Highway on Wednesday. Crews will be installing poles and equipment for new traffic lights at the intersection on October 1. Signage and flaggers will be in place. Once the traffic lights are...
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by Bryan TaitA pair Canadian labour leaders were scheduled to join striking Canada Post workers at an Ottawa rally Wednesday. The Canadian Labour Congress announced executive vice-presidents Siobhán Vipond and Larry Rousseau would attend the rally on Parliament Hill as members of the Canadian Union of Postal...
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by NewsDieppe may soon become the latest municipality in the region to allow what is known as gentle density within the community. Proposed changes to the city’s municipal development plan and zoning bylaw would allow owners of low-density residential properties to modify their homes and create up to...
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by Tara ClowDid you buy a ticket for the September 30 Lotto MAX draw in the Miramichi area? You’ll want to make sure you check your ticket. Someone has the numbers that match a jackpot win. That Atlantic Lottery ticket is worth $15 million. The winning numbers can be found on their website.
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by Alex AllanA program that helps New Brunswick farmers deal with seasonal labour shortages has been renewed for another two years. The Agricultural Alliance of New Brunswick says its Shared Workforce Program is entering its third year. Since it began, more than 50 farms have taken part, and over 600 job...
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There’s a large police presence in Porters Lake Wednesday morning. RCMP officers are in the area of Boulderhill Road. In post on X, the Mounties say they are executing a search warrant in connection with an ongoing investigation. Police have closed Boulderhill Road to traffic and ask residents...
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