by Alex AllanThe Saint John Police Force says its Community Engagement Quick Reaction Team has made measurable progress since launching earlier this year. Between March and the end of August, the four-member team conducted 121 foot patrols, made 108 arrests, issued 124 citations and carried out 261 traffic...
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The doors have opened for 17 affordable housing units. Colleen Cameron, Board Chair for the Antigonish Affordable Housing Society tells our newsroom the second phase of Appleseed Court had residents move in at the beginning of August. The first phase of 12 units and a community room were already...
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by Evan TaylorA full hazardous materials response was called to Halifax Veterinary Hospital on Quinpool Road late Wednesday morning after staff reported a strange odour and symptoms of lightheadedness inside the building. Halifax firefighters quickly evacuated the strip mall while a surgical team inside...
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by Tara ClowThe next Riverview Town Council could see increased salaries. A compensation review for elected officials was done in 2025 by a committee appointed by Riverview Mayor Andrew Leblanc. It was made up of community members with diverse expertise and commitment to public service. JMC Consulting led a...
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It’s soon time to cast your vote in a special election in Clare. Advanced polling opens tomorrow in the District 5 race. If you are an eligible voter in the district, you can use the internet or phone starting at 8:30 a.m. It runs until election day, Saturday October 4, where you can also vote...
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by Evan TaylorThe Nova Scotia government has released a new five-year plan designed to grow and sustain the province’s $3.5 billion tourism industry. The Nova Scotia Tourism Sector Strategic Plan outlines six themes, including: destination sustainability/365 to position Nova Scotia as a year-round...
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by NewsYou may notice lots of police officers in Shelburne. RCMP say they’re executing a search warrant in the Bulkley Street area this morning. It’s in connection to an investigation. The street is closed to through traffic, and you’re asked to avoid the area. They say there’s no threat to public...
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by Evan TaylorNew Brunswick Premier Susan Holt and five cabinet ministers wrapped up a mission to Ottawa this week aimed at advancing the province’s national priorities. The delegation met with federal ministers, MPs, senators, and business leaders to discuss what Holt called “nation-building projects.” Those...
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by Brad PerryStudents and staff at Riverview High School are receiving support following a swatting incident earlier this week. A hoax call warning of pipe bombs and armed people led to a lockdown and later an evacuation on Monday afternoon. RCMP Insp. Jonathan White said someone called the school around 1...
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by Alex AllanNew Brunswick’s Local Governance Commission is recommending mandatory training for elected officials and senior staff. The proposal is part of the Commission’s first annual report, which outlines ongoing confusion and conflict in local governments following recent reforms. The training would...
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