by Alex AllanThe province has lifted restrictions on Crown lands as wildfire conditions continue to improve, but officials note that the risk remains, and the burn ban remains in effect. There were 17 active wildfires reported across New Brunswick as of Tuesday morning. Twelve are being patrolled, three are...
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by Caitlin SnowThe president of the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) says they have no interest in disrupting the fall semester as the clock ticks closer to the start of school. Dave Westwood tells us they want to be back in the classroom, labs, teaching and doing research but they are currently locked out,...
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by Tara ClowGreater Moncton residents will return to their local parks and trails today. They’re being reopened in the Cities of Moncton and Dieppe, and the Town of Riverview. This comes after the province reopened provincial crown land. A reminder that the ground is still very dry and there’s a high fire...
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by Tara ClowArrangements have been made for cheque pickups in the case of a Canada Post strike. The Department of Social Development says social assistance payments can be picked up at local offices, or you can make arrangements for a direct deposit through your case worker. Pickups can be done on August 28...
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by Evan TaylorPolice say a tip from a social media company has led to child pornography charges against a man in Antigonish. The RCMP’s Internet Child Exploitation Unit says it was alerted that child pornography had been transmitted through an online platform. That led investigators to a home on Martin...
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by Alex AllanDrivers in Dieppe should expect delays as Olivier Street is reduced to a single lane between Paul Street and Acadie Avenue. The lane reduction will be in place on Tuesday and Wednesday to allow crews to install new water services. Traffic control personnel will be on site to manage vehicle flow...
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by Evan TaylorThe RCMP is asking for the public’s help locating a man from Hartland, New Brunswick, who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. Police say 42-year-old Joshua Sterling Trail is facing several charges, including robbery and careless use of a firearm. Trail is described as being about six feet tall...
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by Tara ClowA family is safe after a fire in their Mont-Eagle home. The blaze on Byron Eagles Road happened on Saturday afternoon. Eight-year-old Kash Cameron was playing outside with his dad. “I looked back and all I could see was flames in Justin’s window. Justin is our neighbour. My dad came running to...
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by Tara ClowSaint John residents won’t be able to begin using their trails again, just yet. Most restrictions on crown land were lifted at 12:01 am Tuesday, but the burn ban remains in place. Despite the province’s decision, the City of Saint John is keeping its trails closed due to extremely dry conditions...
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Smoke from the Long Lake wildfire in Annapolis County will reduce local air quality and visibility in other parts of Nova Scotia. Environment Canada says Halifax, Lunenburg, Kings, and Hants Counties will be impacted on Tuesday. Conditions will vary with wind and fire behavior changes. Smoke...
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