by Brad PerrySome traffic delays can be expected in uptown Saint John throughout the day on Wednesday. There will be street closures from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. surrounding the development underway at 99 King Street. This includes Charlotte Street between Union Street and King Street, and King Street between...
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by Caitlin SnowThere is a feeling of chaos among Canada’s lobster industry with tariffs now on imports to their second biggest client – China. Geoff Irvine, the Executive Director of the Lobster Council of Canada, tells our newsroom the industry is extremely concerned. “It’s a lot of uncertainty coming into...
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by Brad PerryFire officials say no injuries have been reported after a fire at a vacant building in Thunder Bay. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to the 200 block of South Franklin Street around 9:20 a.m. Tuesday “The first arriving crew was informed by neighbors that the building was vacant, and it was...
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by Brad PerryAn extortion scam targeting residents in Thunder Bay has police issuing a warning. Police said they have received multiple reports of people receiving threatening messages. They are told that explicit images or videos of themselves will be posted online unless they pay a fee. Fraudsters may...
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by Tara ClowFederal ministers emerged from a caucus meeting this week with the new federal Liberal leader with renewed spirits. Mark Carney met with the Liberal caucus on Monday as he began his new role as the party leader and Prime Minister designate. “I think he represents a different style of leadership....
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by Brad PerryThunder Bay police are looking for help to find a stolen travel trailer from a local business. The travel trailer was reported stolen from the 3000 block of Arthur Street West. Police said the theft is believed to have happened sometime between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on March 5. It is...
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by Alex AllanNew Brunswickers lost more than $6 million to investment scams last year. This is a jump from the $1.2 million reported in 2023, according to the Financial and Consumer Services Commission of New Brunswick (FCNB). Many of these scams involved cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, FCNB said....
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by Evan TaylorLiberal MLA Iain Rankin has introduced a bill to eliminate the biannual time change in Nova Scotia, keeping the province on daylight saving time year-round. However, the change would only happen if New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island also agreed. “The time change isn’t just an inconvenience...
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by Caitlin SnowIf you are new to western Nova Scotia, there is a now an app to help you navigate your community. The Western Regional Enterprise Network (WREN) in partnership with the Welcome Platform Tech Technologies have launched an app called “Welcome to Western Nova Scotia.” WREN says it is a...
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by Tara ClowThe Town of Riverview will continue using ‘X’ as a way to promote its community. A vote by the Town Council on Monday night defeated a motion asking for them to cease using the social media platform. The final vote was three in favour of the motion and four against. Councillor Cecile Cassista...
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