by Brad PerryWork is set to begin in the coming weeks on what the city describes as a critical watermain renewal project in east Saint John. Infrastructure will be upgraded along McAllister Drive from Mountain View Drive to Loch Lomond Road. “This important infrastructure upgrade will help ensure the...
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by Tim DavidsonHighway 17 just west of Ignace is open again after a collision closed the road. An accident took place around 8:00 this morning and involved a semi-transport trailer and a pick-up truck. The OPP say one person has been airlifted to hospital and clean-up from the crash has taken place. No other...
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A by-election this fall in the Municipality of Clare. It’s happening in District 5 on October 4. Long-time councillor Brian Comeau passed away on June 29 at the age of 63. He served on council for more than 20 years. The municipality says nomination day will be on September 9. E-voting will...
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by Alex AllanGas and diesel prices are expected to be heading in different directions, according to an industry source. Regular self-serve gasoline is expected to rise by nearly two cents per litre, while diesel is expected to fall by about the same amount Thursday night. Maximum prices in the province...
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by Evan TaylorThe Region of Queens Water Utility’s customers in Liverpool and Brooklyn are facing a potential doubling of their water bills, with hearing dates now set on the proposed rate increase. The Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board (NSUARB) will hold a public hearing on October 9 at 10:30 a.m. in...
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It’s Day two of the Western Nova Scotia Exhibition. In the main arena tonight, a circus show, taekwondo demonstration, Brian Fells and the singing contest gets underway at 8. Ox hauls are taking place outside, there’s also the PEI Carnival Company, and lots of vendors. The exhibition continues...
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by Alex AllanFour people have been arrested following incidents involving stolen vehicles in southeastern New Brunswick. Police were called to the parking lot of a Salisbury business after reports of two suspected stolen vehicles around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mounties said both vehicles took off when they...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Lake of the Woods Control Board says it has authorized another small increase in outflow from the Norman Dam. That’s because of increasing water levels on the lake. Despite the increase, lake levels are still below normal for this time of year. The Control Board says water levels on the Lake...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Government of Ontario has formally cancelled its contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink. The contract with Starlink was for $100 million to provide internet service to remote First Nations and underserviced areas of Ontario. Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce wouldn’t say how much the...
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by Brad PerryCanadian officials remain in Washington, D.C., as they try to reach a new trade deal with the United States. The president has threatened to increase tariffs on some Canadian goods to 35 per cent if there is no deal by Friday. Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters Wednesday that they are...
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