by Brad PerryThe Saint John Police Force is focusing on the province’s “Slow Down, Move Over” law this week. It is the latest in a series of traffic enforcement campaigns the police force is undertaking. “The focus of the campaign will be to promote safety for all emergency and service personnel through...
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by CJ GoaterFollowing a significant rainstorm on Monday and the ongoing spring melt, localized flooding has been reported in several places in the Thunder Bay area. According to the city, the rural McIntyre area has been most affected, with some roads experiencing washouts. As water levels begin to recede,...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay’s city council has declined to approve a library location at Intercity Mall. Red River Ward Councillor and library board member Michael Zussino was the one who brought the item back to council. He requested city council look at adjusting the library master facilities plan, making the...
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by Caitlin SnowA big expansion for Cape Breton’s largest and most popular curling club. Nova Scotia is spending $3 million on the Sydney Curling Club to make it more energy efficient, replacing the 115-year-old facility on George Street. It will have six curling sheets, doubling its capacity. The province says...
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by Jacob MooreSerious Incident Response Team is investigating after a man was arrested with a broken shoulder. The police watchdog says, on Sunday afternoon, an officer with the New Glasgow Police tried to pull over a vehicle that was reported stolen. But the vehicle fled and crashed into another unrelated...
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by Tim DavidsonLots of rain over the past couple of days has resulted in more road closures east of Thunder Bay. Highway 17 has been shut down near Marathon due to flooding. The section between White River and Wawa has also been closed due to water over the road. There’s no indication when the Trans-Canada...
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by NewsA former massage therapist in Halifax is facing more sexual assault charges. Police say the 43-year-old man was arrested in March for one count of sexual assault for an incident that allegedly happened during an appointment. It was when he was working at a business on Lacewood Drive. The man...
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by Caitlin SnowLiberal MP Sean Fraser says he “filled with gratitude” after securing the win in the Central Nova riding, Monday night, solidifying his comeback to federal politics. He tells our newsroom he doesn’t underestimate what he is taking on nor does he take it for granted. “It’s a pretty serious...
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by NewsA man from Sipekne’katik First Nation was arrested for assaulting a fishery officer. It happened early Saturday morning near Highway 7 in Smiths Settlement. DFO officers were attempting to inspect Eel Pond, and RCMP say a man in a vehicle collided with a uniformed officer who was on foot telling...
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by CJ GoaterPremier Doug Ford has extended his congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election victory through a statement released by his office. “This election comes at a crucial time for Ontario and for Canada,” said Ford. “Workers, families and businesses are navigating the economic...
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