by Brad PerryThe union representing New Brunswick nurses says more consultation is needed before health care changes are made. It comes after the premier halted plans by Horizon Health to make changes to public health and mental health and addiction staffing. Paula Doucet, president of the New Brunswick...
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by Caitlin SnowYour feedback is wanted for a new community park coming to Port Hood. There was an open house earlier this month and a survey in April, where nearly 250 people shared their ideas. Based on that input, Glenn Group developed a draft concept that was presented at the open house. However, Inverness...
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by Tim DavidsonTwo agencies in northwestern Ontario are sharing $800,000 over two years to improve autism services. Darcia Curtis from FIREFLY says they will be getting $400,000 to help more children, and the families access clinical services. “It helps us serve families and connect families to the Ontario...
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by Tim DavidsonThunder Bay’s new indoor turf facility is closer to reality. A ground-breaking ceremony took place Thursday. The multi-purpose facility will be located next to the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. Construction will begin this summer with completion by the fall of 2026. When complete, the indoor...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Thunder Bay OPP say they have noticed a number of infractions as they’ve conducted marine patrols on local lakes. That includes having open liquor, missing boating safety equipment and depositing waste on public lands such as throwing beer cans in the lake. The OPP say their marine patrols...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick is under a province-wide burn ban heading into the weekend. The Department of Natural Resources issued the ban on Friday afternoon. Officials said no burning will be permitted until at least 2 p.m. on Saturday. Many communities have their own restrictions, so check with your local...
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by Tim DavidsonA 47-year-old man has been arrested followed an incident on High Street. Police were contacted around noon Thursday after receiving a report of an injured man, who may have been the victim of an assault. He was taken to hospital by paramedics and remains hospitalized. A suspect was located...
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by Brad PerryU.S. President Donald Trump has terminated all trade discussions with Canada “effective immediately.” Trump is taking issue with Ottawa’s digital services tax, calling it a “direct and blatant attack” on his country. “Based on this egregious Tax, we are hereby terminating ALL discussions on...
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by Jacob MooreTwenty-two fishing groups and companies are getting $1.73 million from the province to work toward lowering their carbon emissions. In total, this round of funding will go to 22 businesses and will go to a variety of things, ranging from electrifying boats to installing solar systems, according...
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by Evan TaylorNova Scotia’s wildfire season is shaping up to be similar to last year’s, with just over 50 wildfires reported so far. Natural Resources and Renewables Minister Tory Rushton says the season has been manageable, but dry conditions mean crews are staying vigilant. “There is still an active fire…...
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