by Brad PerryThe ongoing trade war is starting to have impacts on communities across Canada, including here in New Brunswick. One of the province’s growth agencies said that uncertainty surrounding tariffs is already beginning to stifle investment. Last year, Envision Saint John had 22 companies looking to...
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by Caitlin SnowA big step forward for Nova Scotia’s film industry with the purchase of a large soundstage facility in Mount Uniacke. The province says they are spending $8 million to help Screen Nova Scotia purchase the building that will be used for productions all year round on a 20-acre property. Premier...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Grassy Narrows First Nation is holding a rally in Kenora this afternon. It’s to demand an end to ongoing threats of industrial pollution. That includes pulp mill effulent, mining and a proposal for a nuclear waste storage facility. The band says pollutants continue to prolong and compound...
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by Caitlin SnowAs toll booths come down at the harbour bridges in Halifax, dozens of jobs are expected to be impacted. CEO of Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) Tony Wright says there will be 11 affected, who work mostly for MACPASS, but HHB has received “positive commitment” from the government to help find them...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Dryden Airport is due for a new navigation tower. NAV Canada is seeking public input on their proposal. The includes removing the two existing towers at the airport. April 30th is the final day to provide comment on the project. NAV Canada contact: Brian Gregg, SitePath Consulting Ltd....
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by Tim DavidsonThree people face assault charges following three separate incidents in Dryden. The OPP say the first assault took place at a local business last Friday afternoon. A 31 year old has been charged with assault with a weapon and mischief. The next incident took place early last Saturday morning...
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by CJ GoaterA northwestern Ontario engineering firm is expanding its operation in the region and southern Ontario. TBT Engineering (TBTE), a firm that started in Thunder Bay has acquired and merged with LBE Group Inc. in Kenora and opened a new branch office in Ottawa. TBTE now has five offices located in...
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by Tim DavidsonThe City of Kenora has formally adopted the Community Safety and Well-being plan. The document is required by the provincial government. But councillor Bob Bernie says it provides a road map for the city for at least the next 10 years. “My vision was for Kenora to come out of the dark ages as...
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by Brad PerryMounties say a man reported missing from Elsipogtog First Nation has been found dead. RCMP say the 52-year-old was last seen in the community more than a month ago, on Feb. 13. He was reported missing several days later, and police said they were concerned for his well-being. In an update on...
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by Brad PerryThe University of New Brunswick is adding seats to its education programs to meet the growing demand for teachers. A total of 55 seats will be added to its 10-month Bachelor of Education program. That includes 40 new seats and 15 that were previously announced. The university is also adding 60...
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