by Jacob MooreThe out-of-control Long Lake fire that forced 42 homes to evacuate in West Dalhousie, Annapolis County, has not grown overnight. It popped up Wednesday after a lighting strike, and by the end of the day Thursday, it had grown to 406 hectares. Thursday night, the Emergency Management Department...
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One person has been arrested after a scallop fishing seizure worth about $1.1 million in southwestern Nova Scotia. DFO says officers in the Barrington area detected the vessel on Tuesday. An offshore surveillance flight confirmed the illegal fishing in closed Scallop Fishing Area 29 D. Officers...
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by Tara ClowNew Brunswick motorists are paying less this week for fuel. The Energy and Utilities Board made its weekly price adjustments overnight. The maximum for regular self-serve is down 2.1 cents a litre to around $1.45 this morning. Diesel dipped 2.2 cents to a maximum of around $1.50. Furnace oil...
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by Alex AllanSaint John Police are asking for the public’s help after a car was stolen, leaving an elderly man injured. The incident happened on Saturday at around 3:45 p.m. Police say an 84-year-old man was sitting in his silver 2014 Honda Accord, which was running at the time, when he was approached by a...
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by Randy ThomsFort Frances is fighting to keep immigrant workers in the community and across the district. A decision by the federal government to restrict the number of applicants wanting temporary or permanent residency in Canada is being felt by the area’s business owners, who worked to bring workers in to...
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by Caitlin SnowBusinesses in Bayers Lake have stepped up to help support crews who are battling the Susies Lake wildfire. Councillor Jean St-Amand tells our newsroom several have been really great volunteering their time and effort, donating things like food – Montana’s is one of them. The owner of the...
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by Alex AllanThe Saint John Firefighters Association is pushing for changes to how the city deploys its water tanker trucks, while city officials stand by the current model. The association is warning that the current deployment model could delay emergency response in neighbourhoods without fire hydrants....
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by Randy ThomsFive people face several charges after Treaty Three Police Service were called to investigate a break-in of a home in Couchiching First Nation. During the investigation, police discovered over 190 grams of cocaine and $5,200. This led to the arrest of two people from Thunder Bay and others from...
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by CJ GoaterA summer storm could potentially bring some heavy wind, rain, and hail to the region. On Thursday, Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm watches for the following communities: Kenora Nestor Falls Dryden Vermilion Bay Fort Frances Emo Rainy River Red Lake Ear Falls The storm is expected...
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by Randy ThomsGoldshore Resources is reporting positive results from drilling conducted over the winter at its Moss Lake project, southwest of Kashabowie. Over 20,000 metres were drilled to determine further the size of gold deposits previously identified and the potential for additional resources. Chief...
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