by Alex AllanThe Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick (TIANB) is voicing concerns over a $905,000 reduction in provincial funding for tourism marketing. Joanne Bérubé-Gagné, executive advisor for TIANB, explained it’s a decision they fear will hinder the industry’s growth and economic contributions....
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by Caitlin SnowA small business owner in Halifax, Nova Scotia is getting international attention after offering his customers a way to let off some steam amid tensions between Canada and the United States. Terry LeBlanc from Rage Room tells our newsroom business has not only picked up since their “Smash the...
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by Tim DavidsonFive groups in Dryden will be sharing just over $102,000 in Moffat Family funding this year. The biggest grant goes to the Dryden Food Bank for just over $30,000 to help out with its food purchase program. The Northwestern Health Unit is getting $20,000 for its Nutrition of Weekends program and...
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by NewsA Halifax police officer has been cleared of using excessive force during an arrest in Dartmouth. SiRT says it was December 11 when officers were called to Wyse Road after a man wanted by police was spotted. He was wanted for several offences including a stabbing. The man ran away, until an...
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The Cape Breton Eagles are hoping for another magical playoff run. Last year the team went to the third round for the first time since 2007. They’re getting ready to face the team that knocked them out in five games in that third round series, the Baie-Comeau Drakkar. Cape Breton finished fifth...
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by Tim DavidsonGame four in the first round of SIJHL playoffs takes place tonight. The Kam River Fighting Walleye can advance to the next round with a win over the Ironwood Lumberjacks. The Walleye have a 3-0 series lead after a 6-0 win last night. The Thunder Bay North Stars and the Red Lake Miners each have...
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by Tara ClowA new addition to Riverview’s large Hollywood-style sign will bring more colour to the Town. New lighting has been installed on the iconic Riverview sign. Corporate Communications Director Tyla Finlay says this helps show community support for causes, campaigns and special events. “There is an...
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by Brad PerryMounties are investigating after a soccer field at a Hampton school was significantly damaged over the weekend. Investigators say a vehicle drove onto the field at the Elizabeth Avenue school around 10:15 p.m. Saturday. Police believe the vehicle involved was a large pickup truck with a loud...
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A province-wide career fair hopes to pull in more healthcare workers. It’s the second annual event hosted by Nova Scotia Health. Last year, over 200 people were hired across the province as a direct result of the career fair. It’s happening Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in 11 communities,...
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by NewsA historical sexual assault charge in Kentville. Police say they were contacted in October by a person alleging they were sexually assaulted on two different occasions. It happened in 1983 by a then-licensed chiropractor. Kentville Police investigated and laid charges against a man. The man has...
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