by CJ GoaterA collision between a vehicle and a city grader vehicle has led to charges. Officers were sent to the north end of the city early Saturday morning after receiving reports of a collision. A vehicle had driven into the back of the grader. Responding officers spoke to the driver of the vehicle and...
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by CJ GoaterA man is facing charges following a police response to reports of a weapon. Officers were sent to Cumberland Street North on Sunday evening after receiving reports that a man had been seen with a possible handgun. Officers were able to locate a suspect matching a given description. A search of...
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by CJ GoaterPorter Airlines is expanding its service between Thunder Bay and Pearson Airport for the summer. “Our goal is to fly where our customers want to travel, and this is a moment Canada is at the top of many people’s list,” said President Kevin Jackson. “We are adding routes and increasing flights in...
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by Randy ThomsOntario’s Auditor General is identifying some concerns with the inspection of small and rural drinking water systems. In a special report, Shelley Spence says 52 percent of Public Health Units with small drinking-water systems in their region have not inspected all systems as required. “Many...
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by Brad PerrySaint John police are looking for the public’s help to find a 29-year-old man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. Jaden Sauve is accused of breaching the conditions of his statutory release, police said in a news release. He allegedly failed to return to the community correctional centre in Saint...
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by Caitlin SnowA jump in minimum wage, Tuesday. It will increase from $15.20 to $15.70. It is one of two bumps this year in Nova Scotia – the second planned for October 1 when it raises to $16.50. Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration Nolan Young says inflation is putting pressure on Nova Scotians and as...
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by Alex AllanWhile visiting Saint John on Monday, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre spoke about the ongoing trade war with the United States and how his government would address its challenges if elected. During his visit, Poilievre outlined his approach to protecting local jobs and businesses from the...
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by Caitlin SnowIt will be a lot less expensive to fill up your tank on your drive in, Tuesday, with the carbon tax set to go away. Liberal Leader Mark Carney signed off on getting rid of it two weeks ago, after he was sworn in as prime minister. This means quarterly rebate cheques will also be scrapped with...
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by Randy ThomsThe federal election campaign is now in its second week. Liberal leader Mark Carney unveiled his housing policy. Carney says it will lead to the construction of half a million new homes each year. “Homes you can afford to buy. Homes that are more sustainable and cost less to live in,” says...
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by NewsA 35-year-old man is facing charges after an assault in Dartmouth. Police say it was around 4 p.m., Friday on Wyse Road when a man hit a woman, knocking her to the ground and left the area on foot. While officers were on scene, another man approached them about getting stabbed when confronting...
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