by Randy ThomsThere appears to be growing interest in the use of the Ice for Kids Arena in Fort Frances. Sales for this year are up over the start of the pilot last year. Recreation and Culture Manager Elisa McLeod reports that 34% of all ice time available in July and August has been accounted for so far....
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by Randy ThomsSome Kenora residents can expect to experience water disruptions that will continue tomorrow. The city says it is because of the construction taking place on Ninth Street North. Residents in the Rideout area north of Ninth, and those on Third, Fourth and Fifth Streets North, may experience low...
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by Jacob MooreA fourth person is facing charges in relation to a shooting in Halifax last month. At about 3:30 p.m. on June 26, police got a report of gunshots near the intersection of Buddy Daye Street and Gottingen Street. No one was reported injured, and the suspects fled the scene before police arrived....
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick’s premier says she is not surprised by a lack of beds at several regional hospitals in the province. Horizon Health is dealing with overcrowding at several hospitals due to patients awaiting long-term care placements. Patients at hospitals in Saint John, Fredericton, Miramichi and...
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Professional women’s hockey players are showcasing their skills in Yarmouth. Seventy-six girls in minor hockey are taking part in the Coastal Female Hockey Development camp this week at Mariners Centre. It’s being led by Toronto Sceptres defender and Yarmouth native Allie Munroe. She says it’s...
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by Alex AllanNew Brunswickers may see a small shift in fuel prices, according to an industry source. Regular self-serve gasoline is expected to rise by more than one cent per litre, while diesel looks to drop by less than one cent Thursday night. Maximum prices in the province currently range from $1.44 for...
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by Randy ThomsThe town of Fort Frances is preparing to pilot some new rules governing food trucks. The measures include new business licenses, allowing operators to conduct business for short periods, ranging from 20 weeks to one day. Out-of-town trucks will also have a streamlined business application...
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by Jacob MooreMore than two months after they opened their own pub, The Bonfire, in the north end of Halifax, Vincent Morley and Krystin Green say they’ve been on a rollercoaster, solving problems, including two broken fridges, buying a slushie machine that never worked, and firing some toxic employees. But...
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by NewsHuman trafficking charges against a Kings County man. The 27-year-old was arrested in Cambridge earlier this month after a woman claimed she was sexually assaulted inside a home. He’s also facing assault and threat charges. The man remains in custody, his next court appearance is August 6. RCMP...
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by NewsThe Halifax Pride Festival is officially underway. This year’s theme is Flourish at Pride. A week of pride week events kicked off with a rainbow pancake breakfast this morning. The pride flag-raising is set for 5 p.m. at Grand Parade. Among the many Pride week events are picnics, parties, music,...
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