RCMP are investigating after someone took an ATM from a South Shore business. Police responded to a report that a blue SUV backed up to a store on Highway 329 in Hubbards at about 5 a.m. Wednesday. There was significant damage to the building and a person removed the bank machine from the lobby....
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You must conserve water if you use the St. Peter’s Samsonville and Area Water Utility. You’re no longer allowed to water your lawn or garden, wash your car or boat, fill your pool, or other non-essential usage. The utility says if you violate the rules, your water service will be shut off. It’s...
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by Caitlin SnowThe province is now accepting applications for the Minister’s table to combat gender-based violence. Nova Scotian’s will personal, professional or community-based experience in addressing the matter, can apply. It will be led by Minister of Justice, Becky Druhan, and bring together up to 25...
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A special ceremony to honour our country’s peacekeepers. It’s happening at the Maple Grove Afghanistan war memorial Saturday at 11 a.m. Andre Boudreau with the Wedgeport Legion says the commemoration honours nine peacekeepers who died in 1974 when a plane was shot down in Syria. “It’s good for...
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Fifty years of Digby Scallop Days. The annual festival is already underway with lots of events. A foam party is happening Friday night at the bandstand, with a fun run on Shore Road and music at Digby Centre. Saturday it’s the children’s parade at 10 a.m. followed by the grand street parade on...
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by Brad PerryAfter months of preparations, Saint John Pride festivities officially begin on Friday. A Pride flag raising will take place outside of Saint John City Hall at noon. That will be followed by the Chromafest Pride kickoff at 200 Carmarthen Street at 1 p.m. President Alex Saunders said they want it...
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by Jacob MooreA 33-year-old woman from Lunenberg County is facing impaired driving charges. Amherst police came across a crash on Victoria Street in the morning of Aug. 6th. The car hit a parked car on the wrong side of the road. Officers say the driver showed signs of drug impairment and a passenger with...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick is restricting some forestry options due to the high wildfire risk. The restrictions will begin at midnight Friday night and continue until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday. Harvesting, forwarding, skidding, scarification, chipping and pre-commercial thinning and cleaning will not be allowed...
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by Jacob MooreOnly one new fire was spotted in Northwestern Ontario by Thursday evening. Overall, there are 59 fires in the region, with seven out of control and nine under control. The wildland fire hazard has dropped after some rain Thursday night. It sits between low and moderate, with some pockets of high...
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by Caitlin SnowAn organization that advocates for constitutional rights and freedoms of Canadians is urging the premier and Department of Natural Resources to take back the woods ban. The Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) wrote a letter to Tim Houston and Minister Tory Rushton, Wednesday, saying they are...
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