by Jacob MooreYou might see some construction outside the Woodside ferry soon. The work will happen from July 30 to August 13 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. It includes replacing the concrete bus bays and platform, installing new signs, and adding tactile accessibility features. Bus bays one to four will be closed....
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by Brad PerryA warning for businesses in the Saint John area to be on the lookout for counterfeit money. Saint John police said they received complaints from three banks earlier in July involving $100 bills. “It is a criminal offence to knowingly use or possess counterfeit money in Canada,” police said in a...
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by Tim DavidsonNew Gold says it’s second quarter was much better in terms of gold production than the first quarter. Just over 61,000 ounces were mined at its Rainy River site. In addition, it says production during the month of June was the best ever month. Just over 37,000 ounces of gold was mined. Company...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Northern Ontario Heritage Fund is providing almost $9 million so local business and agencies can hire interns. The funding comes from the Workforce Development Program. A total of 266 positions is being created through the internship fund. Up to $35,000 is available, with matching...
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by NewsA man is facing charges after two hit and runs in Halifax and Dartmouth over the weekend. Police say it was around 1:40 p.m., Sunday, when they got a call about a car driving erratically. It was reported to have been involved in a couple of hit and runs, with someone assaulted by the driver in...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario have reached a tentative agreement with the province. The union, which represents about 17 thousand employees, has a tentative three year deal. It calls for a 7 percent increase over that time period, plus...
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by Brad PerryMore than two dozen people experiencing homelessness in Saint John will soon have a roof over their heads. One of two new transitional housing communities on the city’s east side will start welcoming residents on Friday. In May, council voted to designate two city-owned properties on Egbert...
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by Brad PerryA reminder from the Musquash Fire Department about checking tide times before going into the water. Firefighters were dispatched to a water rescue at Lepreau Basin at around 12:30 p.m. Monday. A man, a woman and their dog had become trapped by the rising tide, according to a spokesperson. “The...
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by Brad PerryA weekend hit-and-run in Richibucto is under investigation by police. Mounties say a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Highway 11 near Exit 42. Officers were called to the scene at around 2 a.m. Saturday, police said in a release. “The vehicle was also believed to be travelling southbound at...
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We’re in another heat wave. All of Nova Scotia, except for Yarmouth, Shelburne and Digby counties are under a heat warning. Until Wednesday, daytime highs could reach 31 degrees, with a humidex up to 38. Not much relief at night with lows between 16 and 18. Environment Canada says conditions...
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