by CJ GoaterMultiple areas in northwestern Ontario are expected to be dealing with poor air quality caused by forest fires in the region. Environment Canada has put a Special Air Quality Statement in effect for the Thunder Bay, Dryden, and Atikokan areas. “Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air...
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by Evan TaylorThe Lunenburg County Hikers have been recognized with Hike Nova Scotia’s highest honour — the Summit Award — for their outstanding contributions to the province’s hiking community. The award was presented during the 2025 Hiking Summit, held in Bridgewater from May 30 to June 1. The annual event...
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by Caitlin SnowIt was a big weekend for Nova Scotians showing what they’ve got in skilled trades. The 2025 Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) was held in Regina, Saskatchewan May 28-31. Forty-one Nova Scotians took part, taking home 13 medals – three gold, six silver and four bronze. According to Skills...
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by CJ GoaterAfter roughly a year of implementing paid parking, the city of Thunder Bay has opted to reverse course, at least in part. Starting on Tuesday morning, residents can enjoy four hours of complimentary parking with the option to purchase an additional four hours at the marina and waterfront parking...
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by NewsNova Scotia Power will be in the hot seat at Province House. President and CEO Peter Gregg will answer questions on March’s cyber attack, where over 280,000 Nova Scotians had their personal information stolen. The Standing Committee on Public Accounts will hold the session Wednesday morning at...
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by Brad PerryThis weekend might be a good chance to try out fishing in New Brunswick. Fish NB Days take place this coming Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8. It is one of two weekends when you can fish without a licence or guide, with the other being Family Day weekend. All current catch limits, closures...
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by Tara ClowA first-of-its-kind conference is being held in Moncton. The Atlantic First Responders Mental Health Conference has brought together a diverse audience, including healthcare professionals, peer support organizations and emergency responders. Guest speakers include Peter MacKay, who is the...
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by Tara ClowA tentative agreement has been reached with the province’s court stenographers. CUPE Local 1840 has been without a contract for almost three years. “These employees serve an important role in our justice system, and we look forward to ratification in the coming weeks, ” said Finance and Treasury...
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A bumpy lobster season in southwestern Nova Scotia. Fishers hauled up their traps Saturday in LFA’s 33 and 34 from Digby to Halifax. The season began in late November, and catches were down most of the season before picking up the last two weeks of May. Heather Mulock with the Coldwater Lobster...
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by Caitlin SnowIt could be in the very near future that you will be slapped with a $500 ticket for parking at the hospital without a good reason for being there, according to the province’s health minister. Michelle Thompson told reporters they are in the process of working out logistical issues in order to...
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