by NewsA 79-year-old man is charged for threatening police when barricading himself inside a home on Highway 7. RCMP say it happened Monday afternoon just before 2 p.m. on the 15000 block in Tangier. The man was making weapons threats. Officers closed down Highway 7 and told residents to stay home and...
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by Randy ThomsOntario’s Premier is being invited to the White House. Doug Ford says U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called him to discuss the trade dispute. “Secretary Lutnick has sent out an olive branch to us to come down and immediately meet with him, meet with the whole Trade Administration and...
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by Caitlin SnowA novel opioid was found in the province for the first time, according to Nova Scotia Health. N-Pyrrolidino Metonitazene was detected in the Amherst area and is described as a brownish rock with a powder and grainy texture. The sample contained a mix of fentanyl, cocaine, xylazine, caffeine and...
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by Evan TaylorNova Scotia is strengthening its fishing regulations to slow the spread of invasive species, with new rules requiring anglers to retain and euthanize chain pickerel and smallmouth bass in designated areas. As of April 1, 2025, it is mandatory to retain all chain pickerel caught anywhere in Nova...
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by Brad PerryConstruction on two new schools in Saint John will soon get underway, according to city staff. Chief Administrative Officer Brent McGovern provided an update at Monday night’s council meeting. McGovern told councillors that construction on both schools is expected to begin this summer. “The...
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by Alex AllanThe provincial government is committing an additional $200 million to its child-care system, bringing total funding for early learning and child-care programs to over $1 billion. This comes on top of the $876.3 million from the federal government, announced on March 6. RELATED: Federal...
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by Randy ThomsThe city of Dryden is adjusting its purchasing policies to give preferential treatment to Ontario and Canadian companies. The move is a response to the trade threats from the Trump Administration. The city says the “Buy Ontario – Buy Canadian First” approach supports the ongoing efforts by the...
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by Brad PerryThe UNB Saint John Seawolves begin their quest for the men’s basketball national title on Wednesday. UNB Saint John is one of eight teams competing in the CCAA championship in Montreal. The Seawolves will face Durham College in the quarterfinals at 2 p.m. Atlantic Time Wednesday. The winner will...
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by Evan TaylorNorthern Pulp is requesting a five-week extension to assess the financial feasibility of a proposed bioproducts hub in Liverpool. The company says its financial model does not currently meet the required 14 percent internal rate of return (IRR) agreed upon in a settlement with the province last...
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by Tara ClowInformation is needed after a road rage incident in Moncton. RCMP say it happened at around 1:30 pm on February 27 at the intersection of Mountain Road and Vaughn Harvey Boulevard. Two vehicles that were travelling in the same direction came to a stop, and a passenger got out. The individual...
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