by Randy ThomsA proposed sale of Minnesota’s second-largest utility to a partnership with Canadian interests is drawing a lot of attention. Minnesota Power serves more than 150,000 electricity customers in the northeastern part of the state, including those in the International Falls area. If regulators say...
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Prince Edward Island is following Nova Scotia’s lead on trade legislation. PEI Premier Rob Lantz introduced an Interprovincial Trade bill, eliminating barriers for free trade with other participating jurisdictions. They expect Nova Scotia to be the first reciprocating province, as they...
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by Brad PerryA section of Rainbow Park in Saint John’s south end will be closed starting Monday. City officials said the closure is necessary for infrastructure upgrades to the storm sewer system. The north side of the playground will not be accessible to the public through the end of April. While the rest...
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by Randy ThomsThe Conservatives are offering a plan to grow the economy. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre calls his plan the Canada First Economic Action Plan. It includes many of the campaign promises previously released such as scrapping the industrial carbon tax, fast-tracking resource projects and...
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by Caitlin SnowA big honour for Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency. HRFE has been awarded Accredited Agency status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). HRM says only a select number of fire departments worldwide have earned the designation and is considered the “gold standard” in...
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Wastewater treatment, street work and a new roof at Mariners on Main Yarmouth town council approved the capital budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Mayor Pam Mood says budgets can be mapped out 10 years in advance. “We do the needs of course, we like to look at the wants, but we have to make...
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by Brad PerrySaint Andrews will consider reducing the size of its council to six from nine members. Municipal staff brought forward a report to council during this week’s regular meeting. CAO Chris Spear said the town used to have six councillors until local governance reform in 2023. That process saw the...
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by Caitlin SnowNova Scotia health is warning about a confirmed case of hepatitis A in the Bridgewater area. The overall risk to the public is now, according to public health, but there may be some who have been exposed to the virus. This includes: Anyone who ate or drank food at Sushi Bay Japanese Cuisine (450...
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The province is helping out the Digby Arena. They announced $1.5 million for upgrades to the 38-year-old facility. The rink had to close six weeks early this year because the ice-plant condenser broke down. That meant hockey, figure skating and curling activities had to be held outside the...
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by CJ GoaterWake the Giant Music Festival in Thunder Bay has announced its lineup, which is being headlined by the Black Eyed Peas. The event is taking place on September 6 at Marina Park. The rest of the lineup includes Prozzäk, Neon Dreams, Crystal Shawanda, The Poets, Wyatt C. Louis, G DUBZ and Walking...
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