by Jacob MooreThe province is making it easier for mental health and addictions groups to get funding. They can now apply for up to $250,000 per year for up to three years. Alison O’Handley with the Healthy Minds Cooperative says it helps them focus on their work. “So having that commitment over three years...
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Another successful WE CARE Radiothon in Yarmouth. $136,409 was raised for a new birthing bed, infant incubators and scales through the Yarmouth Hospital Foundation and Y95. Donations came in over the phone and online, many people dropped into headquarters at the Yarmouth Mall to give money in...
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by Alex AllanPump prices are expected to drop Thursday night, according to an industry source. Regular self-serve is driving down by 2 cents as well as diesel by 4 cents. Currently, New Brunswickers are paying a maximum of $1.63 per litre for regular self-serve, $1.94 per litre for diesel and $1.58 per litre...
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by Caitlin SnowA rainfall warning for all of mainland Nova Scotia with a wind warning for Inverness County. Environment Canada says 20-30 mm is expected, but up to 50 mm could fall Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. The forecaster warns against local flooding.
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by Brad PerryA familiar face has been named the next chief medical officer of health in New Brunswick. Dr. Yves Léger has been acting in the role since December 2023 after the resignation of Dr. Jennifer Russell. Russell, who had been in the role for about eight years, went on to become executive director of...
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by CJ GoaterLakehead University’s Indigenous Cultural Traditions Club’s annual Powwow is back for year 35. The event showcases talent and entertainment with traditional aspects of Indigenous culture such as drumming, dancing, singing, and giving thanks. This year the Powwow is featuring Walking Bear as the...
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by Alex AllanSaint John is getting around $7 million in federal funding to improve public transit and green spaces across the city. Over $6.3 million has been allocated through the Canada Public Transit Fund over the next decade to upgrade and modernize Saint John Transit’s infrastructure. Nick Cameron,...
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by NewsA 43-year-old man working as a massage therapist in Halifax is facing sexual assault charges. Police say they received the report on December 9 for the incident that happened on Lacewood Drive. Out of respect for the victim, police say they are not revealing any more details.
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by CJ GoaterOntario Regional Chief Abram Benedict and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler have issued a statement in response to the Canada-U.S Tarrif conflict. The organizations are concerned by the tariffs and they say it will immediately increase the financial hardship for First Nations...
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by Brad PerryOttawa has reached child care extension agreements with nearly every province and territory across the country. Eleven provinces and territories will receive a combined nearly $37 billion starting in 2026-27, officials announced Thursday. Federal officials said this funding will extend initial...
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