by Jacob MooreOne confirmed case of measles has popped up in the Pictou County. Nova Scotia Health says there are more contacts sick with measles-like symptoms but not yet confirmed cases. They are working to find out the source, but they believe the cases come from people travelling within Canada to a region...
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by Jacob MooreOne of the largest shipbuilding yards in the country is facing charges after a man died at work last winter. Jamie Knight, 43, was hit and killed by a large snow plow at the Irving Shipyard in Halifax on Feb. 19, 2024. The crown alleges the wheel-loader was not up to the manufacturer’s safety...
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by Randy ThomsRiverside Health Care states that it has successfully averted a potential closure of the emergency department at LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Riverside indicated Sunday that emergency services could be impacted for 12 hours beginning Wednesday evening. It now reports that all...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick municipalities are welcoming the province’s move to overhaul the property tax system. A consultation and engagement process is underway, beginning with a public survey that is available until Aug. 10. Brittany Merrifield, president of the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick,...
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by Jacob MooreOne dog is dead after chasing a pair of canoers on the Musquodoboit River. Halifax RCMP say it happened around 1 p.m. on Saturday near Highway 357 in Elderbank. Two people were riding in a canoe when three viscious dogs allegedly chased them and tried to get in the boat. The first officer on...
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by CJ GoaterA youth from Sioux Lookout has been selected as one of the winners of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s 2025 Name the Foal contest. The contest provides an opportunity for Canadian kids aged 14 years old and younger to submit names for new RCMP’s horse foals. This year, over 1,600 entries were...
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by Alex AllanScams targeting businesses are becoming more common across Canada, and the financial impact is growing. More than 9,200 business scams were reported between 2023 and 2024, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) also received more than 3,600 scam reports...
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by Caitlin SnowMore housing for healthcare workers in Guysborough County has officially opened. The province says there are eight units, one and two bedrooms, close to amenities and the Guysborough Memorial Hospital. Greg Morrow, MLA for Guysborough-Tracadie says, he is thrilled to welcome home committed and...
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by Tara ClowIt’s never too late to learn to play an instrument. Anglophone East School District is launching a program that offers ‘Second Chances’ concert bands. “There are only certain instruments that are in the Concert Band. Those include bass guitar, trumpet, trombone, French horn, flute, clarinet, and...
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by Brad PerryAnother round of stormy weather is possible across much of New Brunswick on Monday, including the risk of tornadoes. The latest thunderstorm outlook from Environment Canada shows a “minor” threat across central and much of southern New Brunswick. That includes wind gusts up to 70 kilometres per...
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