by CJ GoaterThe driver of a stolen vehicle is facing charges after fleeing from police. Officers were on patrol in the Vickers Street and Donald Street East area on Tuesday morning when a vehicle that had been reported stolen was seen. They were able to locate the vehicle and attempted to perform a traffic...
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by Tim DavidsonOne person sustained serious injuries as a result of a collision that closed Highway 17 near Dryden for several hours on Sunday. The OPP say the accident took place shortly after 9 am about 20 kilometers west of Dryden. Three semi-transports were involved in the crash. The Trans-Canada was...
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by Tim DavidsonAnother big donation for the Beyond the Scan Campaign at Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Bryce and Nicki Douglas have announced they are gifting $500,000 towards the $8.5 million campaign. “This community has been part of our family for generations,” said Bryce Douglas. “Supporting the...
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by Jacob MooreSeveral people spoke out against the Nova Scotia government’s omnibus bill at the Public Bills Committee meeting on Monday. Some of those changes included how the province responds to Freedom of information requests and changes that would let the government fire non-unionized civil servants...
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The Town of Yarmouth is looking at its recreation future. They’ve hired a consulting firm to develop a master plan on culture, parks and recreation. Mayor Pam Mood says they want to make sure they’re giving citizens of the town what they need. “To see what’s needed and what we’re missing, and...
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by Alex AllanThe Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station has been offline since Monday as NB Power works to address an issue with a cooling fan. The utility stated that the fan is a critical component, and repairs require the station to be offline to ensure the work is completed safely and effectively. NB...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick’s Liberal government is projecting a $549-million deficit in its first budget. That is despite a campaign promise by Premier Susan Holt to balance the budget in every year of her term. Finance Minister René Legacy said his government had to make some “tough decisions” as it built...
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by Tara ClowPlans for a Queensway Drive development are on hold. Fen’s Market Inc. is proposing to develop a new commercial lot at the corner of Queensway Drive and Mapleton Road. The proposed plaza would include an eight-pump gas station, 10 EV charging stations, Starbucks and Denny’s. Moncton City Council...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) has released a report on a study for potential usages of the Pool Six property and Tugboat Basin. The study developed an analysis that provides the city with key insights into the economic opportunities, tourism potential, and...
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by Evan TaylorThe Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia says its Protect More Strategic Plan is improving return-to-work rates for injured workers, with a focus on reducing recovery times and increasing efficiency in treatment. A new system introduced in fall 2024 targets the province’s most common...
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