by Tara ClowTens of thousands of country music fans from areas including the Maritimes, Ontario and Quebec are in Greater Moncton this morning. They’ve converged on the tri-communities in advance of a huge country party. The gates open at 1 p.m. Thursday in Dieppe for this year’s three day YQM Country Fest...
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by Brad PerryThe challenging winter season has municipal staff in Saint John keeping a close eye on the city’s budget. Craig Lavigne, the city’s financial controller, gave an update to the city’s finance committee on Wednesday. Lavigne told committee members the city currently has a surplus of around $2.3...
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by Randy ThomsAn investigation into drug trafficking has resulted in the arrest of a man from Kejick Bay. The 31-year-old makes a court appearance today. A search of a home in the community led Lac Seul Police to find Services one ounce of cocaine, one ounce of cannabis, 28 grams of hashish and 14 grams of...
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by Alex AllanThe City of Saint John has recognized Matthew Baxter for his quick actions that helped save a child earlier this summer. Baxter had been working near the Little Lake Reservoir when he heard someone calling out. A child was struggling in the water. Without hesitation, he tore down nearby fencing...
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by Tim DavidsonNo change in the leadership of the Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation. Jeffry Copenace has been re-elected. He beat out Candi Kelly by over 100 votes. Copenace claimed 218 votes, compared to 114 for Kelly. This is his third consecutive term as chief.
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by Tim DavidsonWater levels on Rabbit Lake are lower than normal. That’s because the City of Kenora needs to repair the lake’s water level control mechanism. The city says it’s developing plans for the repair, and the situation is being monitored. (File photo)
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by Randy ThomsIt is fair time in Dryden. The Dryden and District Agricultural Society’s annual fair kicks off on Thursday, August 21st. The Society’s President, Lisa Kochel, says they are promising three days of fun and entertainment. “Of course, the midway is there to entertain, but we also have our exhibit...
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by Randy ThomsEmployment and training services in Ontario are being strengthened to help workers impacted by the U.S. trade tariffs. The province is earmarking $70 million to expand programs. A portion of the money, $20 million, will go toward Protect Ontario Workers Employment Response (POWER) Centres,...
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by Randy ThomsAn 18-year-old man from International Falls is facing several charges following damage to a cemetery and a high-speed police chase. Police were first called early Wednesday morning about a vehicle squealing its tires at the Forest Hill Cemetery. They located the vehicle on Memorial Drive, but...
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by Randy ThomsThe Ontario Provincial Police are bringing back their Kids Fishing Derby. It will take place on the Wabigoon Chain of Lakes on Thursday, August 21, at 11 a.m. Sergeant Brittany Bembenek says people can pre-register their children, but it is not necessary. “Though registration isn’t required, we...
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