by Evan TaylorThree police leaders from Nova Scotia have been named to the Order of Merit of the Police Forces for 2025. Bridgewater’s Chief Scott Feener is one of the newly appointed Members of the Order. He joins RCMP Inspector Murray Michael Marcichiw and Acting Staff Sergeant Darrin Wayne Young, both...
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by Brad PerryCanadian visits to the United States are down for the fourth straight month, according to Statistics Canada. The number of Canadians returning from the U.S. by vehicle dropped 35 per cent year over year in April to 1.2 million. It marked the fourth consecutive month of year-over-year decline,...
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by CJ GoaterA historic attraction in Thunder Bay is ready to open for the season. Residents can head down to visit Fort William Historical Park starting on Saturday. The site includes the Fort William Historic Site, campgrounds, a restaurant, and a gift shop. Residents can enjoy the historic site through...
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by Tara ClowJust one week left to get the cleats, gloves and bats out for another season. Slo-pitch teams will hit the fields on Monday, May 19. President of the Hub City Slo-pitch League Bernie Melanson says they have 79 teams registered this year, which is a bit less than in previous years. “We’re just...
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by Caitlin SnowAn overnight vehicle fire in Tantallon was quickly put under control by firefighters before it spread, according to the Halifax Professional Fire Fighters. In a post on social media the union says they it was around 2 a.m. Monday, when they were called to Falcourt Run in Upper Tantallon. Member...
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by CJ GoaterAn altercation between two people who had weapons has led to charges. Officers were sent to Amelia Street West on Friday afternoon in response to a report of a weapons incident. An investigation determined that two people were fighting and weapons were shown during the incident. One of the...
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by Brad PerryHunters and fishers can now present electronic copies of their licences to conservation officers. The Department of Natural Resources says this follows a recent policy change to the Fish and Wildlife Act. “Allowing hunters and fishers to show an electronic licence as proof to a conservation...
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Nova Scotia’s Liberals want to see more help from the feds on infrastructure. In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, interim provincial leader Derek Mombourquette says he’s encouraged by the steady leadership Carney brings to Ottawa. He lists cell service, roads and highways, housing and...
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by Tara ClowA few traffic notes for Monday in Moncton. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Morton Avenue between McLaughlin Drive and Elmwood Drive from Monday, May 12, until May 30. The City says this is for curb and sidewalk renewals. Also on Salisbury Road between Bell Street and...
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The Cape Breton Eagles need a new coach. Louis Robitaille has signed with a professional Russian hockey team for next season. He joined the Eagles before the 2023/24 season, and led them to two-straight playoff appearances. Robitaille has coached in the QMJHL for 14 seasons. In a statement, he...
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