by Tara ClowAre you an entrepreneur with a great idea? The dragons are coming to New Brunswick, and they’re looking for new pitches for business ideas. If you’re chosen, you and your idea could be included on the 20th season of the CBC show Dragons’ Den. You may also receive the support of a dragon and an...
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by Tara ClowA bird sent to the Atlantic Wildlife Institute for treatment has died of Avian Flu. The Institute says a Red Breasted Merganser was found in Shediac in late February. It says the bird was placed into quarantine, but died a short time later. A social media post from the Institute describes the...
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by NewsThe council in St. Stephen will be bringing forward an incentive package for certain health-care professionals who provide a five-year service commitment to the community. A proposed policy was drafted and brought to the council during its committee of the whole meeting this month. Health care...
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by Caitlin SnowMajor upgrades are on the way for the sewage plant in Antigonish. The town says they have signed a $464,850 contract with CBCL, an Engineering and Environmental Design Services. It is the first step in a $5.4 million project funded through the Municipal Capital Growth Program (MCGP). Upgrades...
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Pharmacy clinics are working in Nova Scotia. According to the final report from the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia, 98 percent of patients are highly satisfied with the care they received. CEO Allison Bodnar says they couldn’t be happier. “Patients are extremely satisfied, our practitioners...
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A new postage stamp will feature our country’s 18th prime minister. Canada Post will unveil its tribute to the late Brian Mulroney in Montreal Thursday, March 20th – on what would have been his 86th birthday. Mulroney passed away in late February of 2024. Born in Quebec, he we went on to study...
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by Caitlin SnowAnother Halifax-area hospital is beefing up its security. Nova Scotia Health says beginning this week, anyone entering the emergency room at the Dartmouth General will be searched with hand-held metal detectors. In addition to that, you can expect to have your personal belongings searched for...
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A number of local seafood companies just got funding from the province. It will help them reduce their carbon footprint and protect the environment. This includes over $86,000 for R. Baker Fisheries to install advanced refrigeration units and $30,000 for L. Walker Seafoods to get an energy...
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A new postage stamp will feature our country’s 18th prime minister. Canada Post will unveil its tribute to the late Brian Mulroney in Montreal Thursday, March 20th – on what would have been his 86th birthday. Mulroney was born and raised in Quebec. He passed away in late February of 2024. A...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick’s chief electoral officer is calling for stronger protection of voter information. Kim Poffenroth said electoral data handling practices are outdated and need to be strengthened. “We have policies and procedures in place to protect the privacy of elector data when it is in our...
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