An emotional day on the waterfront as families and friends said their farewells to the crew of HMCS St. John’s as it departed Halifax. The ship sailed Sunday to begin its deployment on Operation REASSURANCE. It will join Standing NATO Maritime Group Two in European waters until December. Three...
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by Tara ClowWhat would be the worst possible nightmare for most happened to a family of six in Memramcook. Pascal Ruest was at Centennial Park on Saturday and received a shocking call from a relative, who told him their house was on fire. “My brother-in-law and I both had our vehicles in the Atlantic...
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by Evan TaylorBridgewater Police, along with EHS and the Bridgewater Fire Department, are carrying out a recovery operation on the LaHave River. The activity is centred near the King Street Court area. As of Monday morning, police are asking the public to stay clear of the scene to allow emergency crews space...
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by Brad PerrySaint John’s municipal electric utility is getting $5.25 million in federal funding to help develop an advanced digital grid over the coming years. The funding was part of nearly $16 million announced Friday by federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson for energy projects across the Maritimes. Saint...
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by Tara ClowSchool may be out for the summer, but the Anglophone East School District is being proactive. Thousands of kids will need school supplies in September. The School District has launched a virtual giving campaign. They’re looking for cash donations to purchase supplies in bulk. This provides for...
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A stretch of sticky weather is coming to parts of the province this week. There’s a heat warning in effect for Digby, Annapolis, and Kings Counties Monday through Thursday. Maximum daytime temperatures could get up to 33 degrees Celsius but will feel closer to 40 with the humidity. Environment...
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by Caitlin SnowEfforts will be ongoing Monday, to not only find a coyote around the Canso waterfront but manage coyotes in other areas as well. According to MLA Greg Morrow, The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says they are very interested in continuing to support the municipality with their concerns...
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by Caitlin SnowA heads up if you live in Hebron. The Municipality of the District of Yarmouth says there is going to be controlled blasting, Tuesday. It is at the Nova West Regional Business Park as part of ongoing infrastructure work. You may hear loud noises or feel minor vibrations. To prepare you for when...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Kenora OPP is shifting some of its officers’ duties. Acting Inspector Jim Neild says they are trying to have officers on the street when they are needed. “I don’t know if anyone has noticed, but our hours of work have changed a little bit,” Neild told council recently during his annual...
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by Tara ClowThe community of Shediac is mourning the death of a longtime leader. Michel Leger passed away suddenly on Friday at the age of 77. He was elected five times as Mayor and served from 1980 to 1995. He was also an active member of the Rotary Club. “It is with sadness that our community learned of...
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