by Alex AllanA 14-year-old boy from Notre-Dame, northeast of Moncton, has died following a two-vehicle collision involving a dirt bike and a car. The crash happened on Route 115 in Notre-Dame around 4:07 p.m., Sunday, according to the RCMP. Police say the collision is believed to have occurred when a vehicle...
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by CJ GoaterThe provincial government has recognized 13 Ontarians at the annual Lieutenant Governors’ Legacy Awards. The awards are named after four former lieutenant governors, including: Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander – Established in 1993, the award recognizes young people who have demonstrated strong...
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Here’s a chance to discover how food gets to your table. Atlantic Open Farm Day is Sunday. It’s celebrating its 25th year. According to a Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture release, “Visitors will be able to explore working farms, meet the farmers who grow our food, and participate in...
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by Tim DavidsonTwo people face drug charges after a traffic stop in the City of Dryden last week. Last Tueday around 2:30 in the afternoon police say they pulled over a vehicle and seized cocaine, fentanyl, Canadian currency and other evidence of drug trafficking. A 40 year old from Dryden and a 40 year old...
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by Randy ThomsThe Northwestern Health Unit says a bat found in the Rainy Lake area near Fort Frances has tested positive for rabies. It is the first known case in over eleven years. The Health Unit says 12 other animals had been tested over that period, including five cats, three bears, three bats, a cat and...
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by Alex AllanA young author who grew up in care is hoping her new book will help other kids feel seen, heard and better informed. Jazmyne McLaughlin launched What I Wish I Knew: A Guide to Children’s Rights on Friday at the Fredericton Public Library. The book explains the rights of children and youth in New...
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A local organization is giving away thousands of seedlings to help our province’s forests. Forest Nova Scotia says their third annual Our Trees campaign begins this week. They will be giving away 10,000 seedlings this fall and have given away 36,000 seedlings in total so far. Forest Nova Scotia...
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by NewsA lost firearm magazine with ammunition in Halifax. Regional Police say it’s from an officer’s pistol, it fell Sunday night. A search has been ongoing. They remind people it’s illegal to own police-issued equipment, and you could face charges. They’re asking anyone who may have found it to...
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A chance to have your say on the future of Shelburne. The municipality is holding sessions on strategic planning, the first took place over the weekend at the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre. They say it’s to create a plan for the next four years to help the community grow in the best way. The...
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by Evan TaylorTwo Halifax synagogues were defaced with hateful graffiti over the weekend, sparking strong condemnation from Jewish community leaders and city officials. The graffiti was discovered at Shaar Shalom Synagogue on Windsor Street and Beth Israel Synagogue on Oxford Street. Both buildings were...
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