by Brad PerryNew Brunswick currently has no plans to cut off power to Maine or add a surcharge to electricity exports. But the premier said it is not something that has been ruled out entirely depending on how the U.S. trade war evolves. Susan Holt’s comments came during a Thursday afternoon news conference...
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by Alex AllanThe federal government has announced $473,000 in funding to help grow Atlantic Canada’s finfish aquaculture industry. The sector supports more than 2,800 jobs and contributes over $240 million to the region’s economy, as noted by the Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association (ACFFA). The funding...
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by Brad PerrySome big names from the Canadian music scene will be heading to Saint John this summer. AREA 506 has unveiled the lineup for its 10th annual festival on the New Brunswick Day weekend. Alexisonfire, Broken Social Scene and the Arkells will headline the three-day music event. Other artists set to...
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by Alex AllanGas prices are set to fall at the pumps Thursday night, according to an industry source. There’s an expected 3-cent drop in regular self-serve gas prices and a 6-cent cut for diesel. Currently, New Brunswickers are paying a maximum of $1.61 per litre for regular self-serve, $1.90 per litre for...
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by Evan TaylorHalifax police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a weapons-related incident last month. Officers were called to respond to Amalamek Way after a report of an assault in a parking lot. A man told police he was approached by three men he didn’t know. During the...
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by Evan TaylorA man is facing 22 charges after a standoff with RCMP in Wagmatcook, Victoria County. Victoria County District RCMP responded to a report of an altercation on Twin Lane. One of the men involved had been acting erratically and left the scene with a knife. Officers later found him at a residence...
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by Evan TaylorA man has been charged after police responded to reports of suspicious activity and thefts from vehicles in Kenora. Kenora OPP say officers were called to South Park Drive after reports of a man attempting to access parked vehicles. CCTV footage from the area was provided to police. While...
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by Evan TaylorOntario Provincial Police have charged a Thunder Bay resident following an investigation into historical sexual assault allegations. The Thunder Bay Crime Unit began looking into the case, which involves incidents that reportedly took place between 1978 and 1988 in Collins First Nation. As a...
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by Alex AllanZebra mussels, an invasive species, have been found in New Brunswick’s Saint John River, raising concerns among scientists and officials about their potential ecological and economic effects. Known for their disruptive nature, these mussels can significantly damage freshwater ecosystems and...
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by Tara ClowThe arrival of spring is just one week away The Weather Network is out with its spring forecast for 2025. They say the arrival of spring won’t pack a punch temperature-wise for Atlantic Canada. It’s expected to remain cool for the end of March and into April. “We could also be tracking in...
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