by Brad PerryClimate scientists say recent heat waves in Canada were made much more likely by human-caused climate change. Environment and Climate Change Canada recently analyzed 12 of the hottest Canadian heat waves from July and August. Dr. Nathan Gillett, a research scientist with the federal agency, said...
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by Randy ThomsNearly $ 60 million will be spent over the next three months at provincial parks. The money is to expand and upgrade campgrounds. Three hundred new sites will be developed, with upgrades scheduled for another 800 over the next three years. “This upgrade marks a major milestone for Ontario Parks...
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by Caitlin SnowEmergency water options if you have a dry well during extremely dry conditions. The city says water supply in the ground is lower than normal and many with private wells are reporting shortages or systems that are completely dry. If you need drinking water, you can get: Four litres per person...
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A man has serious injuries after a tractor trailer rear-ended a utility trailer. RCMP are investigating the collision that occurred Tuesday around 8 p.m. in Fall River on Hwy. 118 near Exit 14. According to police, both vehicles were travelling northbound when the tractor trailer rear-ended a...
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by Alex AllanSaint John residents will finally get their fireworks celebration, just a little later than planned. The City of Saint John has announced that the Canada Day fireworks will now take place on September 27 at 9 p.m. They had postponed it earlier this summer because of poor weather and a provincial...
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The majority of Atlantic Canadians are okay with their provincial and federal governments. Narrative Research says six-in-10 people reported some level of satisfaction with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals. That’s the highest level since the end of 2020, during the height of the COVID-19...
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by CJ GoaterThe Ontario Phragmites Action program has announced funding through the Invasive Phragmites Control Fund for several phragmite management projects in Ontario. The program is possible through funding from the Ministry of Natural Resources, and is run by the Invasive Species Centre, Nature...
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by Brad PerryBusiness leaders in the Saint John region are welcoming the province’s announcement of a ministerial task force on homelessness. The Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce recently wrote to the premier and the mayor, calling for urgent action on the issue. “We’re really at a tipping point, and I...
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by Caitlin SnowNo one was injured in the fire that destroyed an apartment building in Middle Sackville, according to the Halifax Regional Municipality, and forced 180 from their homes. HRM says it was the quick actions from Halifax Fire that prevented the blaze from spreading to a building next door. As of...
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Recognition goes out to Emergency Health Services (EHS) employees. Eighty-four EHS employees were honoured with long-service awards at the ceremony in Halifax yesterday. Paramedics took home most of the awards for keeping Nova Scotians safe. The Department of Health and Wellness Communications...
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