by Tim DavidsonKenora’s Municipal Accommodation Tax is expected to generate over $850,000 this year. Right now, the city is planning to spend $714,000 on various projects. Chief Administrative Officer Kyle Attanasio says the biggest chunk of the funding, $250,000, will be put into reserves for the Community...
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by Tara ClowA motion from Riverview Town Council that created a stir on social media is expected to be withdrawn. At last night’s meeting, Deputy Mayor Stephen Gouzoules proposed changes to a Riverview Town Council Procedural By-Law, that would alter the Mayor’s voting rights. Gouzoules clarified this...
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This is good to know if you’re spring cleaning and purging junk at your Inverness County home. Bulky garbage collection will take place from May 12th to 16th. Residents can dispose of large items that are too big for regular curbside pickup during those dates. Regular curbside collection will...
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by Tara ClowLocal federal candidates will address the business community at an upcoming forum. The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton is hosting an event called Federal Candidate Connect on Thursday. Media and members of the Chamber will have the opportunity to ask questions to candidates in the...
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by Brad PerryFederal officials have announced new support for Canadian businesses affected by U.S. tariffs. The government plans to provide temporary six-month tariff relief for U.S. imports used in Canadian manufacturing, processing and food and beverage packaging. The temporary exemption would also apply...
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by Tara ClowA Saint John woman is Set for Life. Barbara Nelson occasionally purchased scratch and win tickets on her way to work, and would play in the break room before her shift. But this time, it was different. She scratched the Set For Life top prize, with a choice of either $1000 a week for 25 years or...
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by Brad PerrySaint John drivers will soon see roads resurfaced much quicker once milling operations are completed. Council has approved adding paving timelines within the city’s annual asphalt resurfacing contracts. Coun. Gerry Lowe, who introduced the motion, said the milling process leaves roads in an...
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by Caitlin SnowTwo drivers are facing stunting charges; one incident was on the Macdonald Bridge. Halifax Police say it happened just before 11 a.m., Sunday. Officers clocked a 37-year-old man driving at speed of 110km/h in a 50 km/h zone heading over the harbour span toward Halifax. The second was Monday...
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by Alex AllanCharlotte County’s Willow Centre is hosting an open house next Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m., inviting the community to learn more about the services it offers for survivors of sexual violence. The Willow Centre is the first dedicated resource in Charlotte County, providing counselling, education,...
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by Randy ThomsNo injuries are reported following an incident involving a school bus. Provincial Police indicate a bus rolled into the ditch on Highway 611 Tuesday morning. The bus was carrying students to school but no one on board was hurt. There are no indications as to how many were on board at the time....
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