by Randy ThomsInternational Falls City Council will hold a special meeting next week to discuss the deficit impacting its ambulance services. Concern is being expressed by the town’s auditor, who wrote a letter suggesting the need to take action. Mayor Drake Dill says there are things that should be looked...
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by Brad PerryA couple of traffic notes to be aware of in Moncton over the coming days. Road reconstruction is taking place along Harrisville Boulevard and Commerce Street. Harrisville Boulevard will be open to one lane of northbound traffic only between MacNaughton Avenue and Frenette Avenue. Meanwhile,...
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by Randy ThomsEnergy and alcohol are central to new agreements signed by the Premiers of Ontario and Alberta. Doug Ford and Alberta’s Danielle Smith signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) that support building new pipelines, rail lines and other energy and trade infrastructure to help unlock new...
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by Brad PerryA provincial mobility disability organization is pleased that New Brunswick will not claw back a new federal benefit. The Canada Disability Benefit will provide up to $2,400 annually to low-income earners between the ages of 18 and 64. On Friday, the province said that income will be excluded...
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by NewsOne man faces impaired driving charges after a hit and run involving a child at a New Ross beach parking lot. RCMP says it happened on July 5 just before 7:30 p.m. along Huckleberry Lane. Officers say a 35-year-old man from Chester Grant was driving a Ford F250 and allegedly hit the child and...
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by Alex AllanA free outdoor skills workshop in Saint John is giving newcomers a chance to learn the basics of camping and outdoor safety, with help from Parks Canada. The event, hosted by the Saint John Newcomers Centre, takes place on Thursday at 5 p.m. at the centre’s office on Prince William Street. It’s...
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by Brad PerryA heads up if you plan on heading into the Kennebecasis River in the Meenan’s Cove area. Cyanobacteria surface blooms, also known as blue-green algae, have been spotted near the boat launch ramp. The Hammond River Angling Association, which reported the blooms on Monday, is telling people to use...
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by Caitlin SnowYou will be able to meet the cyclists taking part in the Terry Fox Ride of Hope in Antigonish, Tuesday evening. The annual ride, which is entering its 11th year, started as a 350km trip before evolving into a cross-Canada journey this year, which marks the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox’s...
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by Caitlin SnowNow that we are getting into the thick of summer, many are flocking to the beach. The province’s lifeguards have tips on how to make your trip to the beach as safe as possible. Gavin Shklanka with the Life Saving Service says the first one is sun exposure. “Melanoma is a thing. People should...
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by Tara ClowMore religious groups in the City of Moncton may soon be permitted to display symbols on designated municipal property. A policy looking was approved in principle at this week’s Moncton City Council’s Committee of the Whole meeting. This comes following a decision in late 2023 not to display...
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