by Randy ThomsSome inmates and immigrants in Ontario could be receiving thousands of dollars for being forced into multiple lockdowns at provincial correctional and detention facilities. Two class-action lawsuits were filed, alleging the lockdowns were due to a lack of staff between 2009 and 2017. The suits...
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by Alex AllanSaint John Police are renewing their call for help in finding Curtis William Thorne, who’s been missing for over four years. Police say 29-year-old Thorne was last seen on August 6, 2021, in the Michael Crescent area of Saint John. Despite receiving and investigating numerous tips, police say...
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by Randy ThomsThe Northwestern Health Unit suggests patients of a Red Lake dental office check for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. It comes as a result of inspections of the clinic that led to concerns about its infection prevention and control practices. The Health Unit says patients may have been exposed...
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by NewsIt seems some Dalhousie workers are heading to the picket-lines. Atlantic Canada’s largest university is set to lockout its faculty members Wednesday morning at 9:30. In a post on ‘X’ Tuesday afternoon, the Dalhousie Faculty Association says the lockout looks like a sure thing. Labour...
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by CJ GoaterWater levels are currently well below average on Lake of the Woods and slightly below average on Lac Seul for August. Lake of the Woods water level has decreased by two centimetres in the past week and is expected to remain around this level, but there is potential for it to decrease slightly...
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You might smell smoke when you step outside. Environment Canada has an air quality statement in effect for Queens and Annapolis counties, as smoke from the Long Lake wildfire sets in. Shelburne County Emergency Management says residents are also noticing a smoke smell. Meteorologist Ian Hubbard...
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by NewsCould trains factor into transporation through Nova Scotia? The province says they’re pursuing a passenger rail feasibility study. They want to study light rail transit in Halifax and broader passenger rail for rural areas. It’s part of the recently released Regional Transportation Plan. Public...
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by Alex AllanHeads up if you’re driving near the Harbour Bridge on Wednesday night. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure says the bridge will be closed for roughly 20 minutes sometime between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Crews will be performing jacking operations during that time and require a full...
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by CJ GoaterAn organization located in Thunder Bay is raising money to support education in remote First Nation communities. Mikinakoos Children’s Fund is collecting donations through August to support traditional land-based learning in the region. According to the organization, many indigenous communities...
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Halifax wants your say on transit service. A new survey is available online, with a review of the city’s new transit plan. The municipality wants to know how many bus routes need more service, how routes can be modified, and what your travel habits are like. They’re also going to be offering...
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