by Randy ThomsFailing to comply with a police request has landed an Atikokan woman in court. Provincial Police say a field sobriety test was requested from a 36-year-old motorist after they encountered her at the Atikokan detachment on Monday evening. Officers suspected the woman had consumed some type of...
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by Brad PerrySaint John council has awarded a contract for the city’s first roundabout. The $1.6-million project will take place at Sandy Point Road and Foster Thurston Drive. Michael Baker, the city’s engineering director, said construction is expected to begin in the coming weeks. “Probably the end of...
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by Brad PerryYou should be able to get Canadian alcohol from other provinces shipped directly to your door before fall. New Brunswick is among 10 provinces and territories that have agreed to direct-to-consumer alcohol sales. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Jean-Claude D’Amours said they expect sales to...
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by Randy ThomsThe Rainy River District School Board will spend more than $66 million on the education of its students over the next school year. That is an increase of about $2.5 million from the 24-25 year. Superintendent of Business Megan Cox notes some of the increase is connected to additional spending...
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by Tim DavidsonA forest fire has cut of part of the community Red Lake. A wildfire has closed a section of Highway 125 from Balmertown into Cochenour. The airport and McKenzie Island are also cut off as a result. Currently there are 28 forest fires burning in the Red Lake District and the fire hazard is in the...
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by Caitlin SnowA small community on the province’s south shore is in an uproar after a long-time resident passed away following a fall in town. A well-known reverend, 100-year-old Barbara Minard, was a beloved member of Mahone Bay who died days after falling outside of restaurant Eli + Trix on Main Street...
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by Caitlin SnowIt’s been a long time coming, but residents of St. Peter’s will finally have a new way to cool down this summer! The splash pad is officially set to open. According to a social media page dedicated to the splash pad, it will be ready, Friday. Organizer Jennifer McNamara told our newsroom; she...
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by NewsA vehicle-pedestrian collision in Port Hawkesbury, Wednesday morning. Inverness County District RCMP say it was on Paint Street around 10 a.m. According to a post on social media from Skilled Truckers Canada, the incident involved a tractor trailer. No details on the company involved or any...
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The ‘Hands Across the Bay’ Flotilla Challenge has ended in a tie between Canso and Port Hawkesbury. The Bluenose II departed for Pictou Wednesday morning after visits to both harbours. The two Quad County communities competed to see which would have the winning reception or farewell for Nova...
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by Tara ClowIt’s a fire service tradition to welcome a new truck into the fleet by being pushed into the station. Riverview Fire and Rescue Chief Robin True says they’ll hold their first push-in ceremony on Thursday night. “A rescue (truck) is being replaced with a squad, and a new tanker is replacing a...
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