by CJ GoaterSeven students have been recognized at Confederation College’s first Spring Formal and Superior Spirit Awards Gala. The awards recognize students who are involved on campus outside of academics. “While our college is committed to providing an exceptional academic experience for every student, we...
READ MORE
by Tara ClowFire has extensively damaged an abandoned home on High Street. Moncton Fire arrived at the two-and-a-half-storey home at around 4:20 am Wednesday. Platoon Chief Brian McDonald says the front of the residence was burning, “Three fire trucks responded and hose lines were stretched. The fire, which...
READ MORE
by Jacob MooreIn the final stretch of the election campaign, the cost of living is the top issue for Canadians, according to a survey from Narrative Research and the Logit Group. It was the top issue in March for 67 per cent of people, followed by the U.S. trade war at 53 per cent. A month later, 72 per cent...
READ MORE
A big clean-up in Yarmouth. Scotian Shores is hosting their fourth annual Earth Day weekend event at Mariners Centre. They’re encouraging people to collect garbage in the area and bring it to the centre, where there will be a BBQ and bouncy castles, as well as garbage-inspired art on display....
READ MORE
by Caitlin SnowThe official search is back on for the missing 4-year-old boy in Guysborough County. RCMP tell our newsroom in an email, they have drones in the air Wednesday to continue the search which was suspended on Saturday. Oakley went missing after falling into the water last Thursday, April 17, when...
READ MORE
by CJ GoaterResidents in Thunder Bay can now take the next step in establishing their boulevard garden. The city’s new Boulevard Garden Declaration System is up and running. In February, city council approved a new by-law allowing residents to plant the gardens. The new by-law requires homeowners, property...
READ MORE
by Tim DavidsonThe provincial government and the Ontario Medical Association have a new four-year Physician Services Agreement. It’s the result of a mediated arbitration award. It will not only increase funding for doctors, but there will also be a couple of new programs for expanded medical services in rural...
READ MORE
by Caitlin SnowThe owners of the Halifax Mooseheads are thanking fans for their support and reassuring them that next year the season will end differently. Last week, the team got eliminated from the playoffs after a 5-1 loss to the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies at Scotiabank Centre. Monday, in a letter posted on X,...
READ MORE
by Jacob MooreFederal election candidates in Halifax will go head to head in a debate Wednesday night. Topics will focus on women’s rights and gender justice. More than a dozen non-profit and advocacy groups are helping to put on the debate, including Adsum for Women and Children, Avalon Sexual Assault...
READ MORE
by Jacob MooreConservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is back in Nova Scotia today. He’s heading to Trenton, just north of New Glasgow, for a campaign rally. The town is part of the Central Nova riding, which is held by the prominent Liberal MP Sean Fraser. He was the Minister of Immigration from October...
READ MORE