by Caitlin SnowThe Mill Cove ferry in Bedford is still a go after Halifax Council voted against an amended motion to explore cancelling it as budget deliberations continue. All three levels of government are attached to the project, announced in March 2024, that is estimated to cost $260 million. The motion...
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by Bryan TaitA 24-year-old Sussex man has been sentenced to four years in prison for drug-related crimes. Colton Bernard appeared in Saint John provincial court Wednesday. The charges stemmed from an investigation by members of the New Brunswick RCMP’s Southeast District Community Crime Reduction Unit last...
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by Alex AllanRenters in New Brunswick will soon have access to more legal support. The federal government has launched a new program designed to help tenants deal with housing problems earlier and with better information. The Department of Justice Canada announced $688,363 over four years to support the...
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Lots of projects are planned in the Municipality of Yarmouth. Council approved the over $17 million capital project list. That includes over $13 million for the Mariners Centre expansion and ice surface, an active transportation plan for Highway 3, resurfacing tennis courts and equipment for...
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by Alex AllanNew Brunswick’s latest fuel update brought another round of increases. The Energy and Utilities Board made its price adjustments overnight. The maximum cost of regular self‑serve fuel rose by two cents a litre to $1.38. Diesel saw the biggest move, climbing nine cents a litre to a new maximum of...
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by Bryan TaitThe future of a proposed ferry between Bedford and Halifax might be on thin ice. Halifax council is in the middle of budget deliberations and some debate has arisen about the Mill Cove ferry. District 10 Coun. Kathryn Morse said she’s concerned about the costs associated with the project. “When...
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In her annual state of the province address, Premier Susan Holt admitted 2025 was a year of uncertainty with threats of tariffs. She went on to highlight to the crowd in Fredericton her government’s achievements while not shying away from some areas for improvement. “We know that health care and...
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by NewsA rescue is underway for two women Thursday night around 8 p.m., in the Cape Split area. In an email to Acadia News, RCMP say the pair are from out of province. Details from officials remain few at this time, however, a JRCC helicopter is said to be on the way to get the women. There are unknown...
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by NewsYou can expect a heavy police presence at a grocery store in Westphal. RCMP are investigating shots fired on Highway 7. Details remain few, so it is unclear which businesses it was, but police say the incident has been isolated and there is no risk to public safety....
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by Alex AllanA 2021 sudden‑death case in Saint‑Paul is now being investigated as a homicide after new information came forward in recent years. Officers were called to a home on October 27, 2021, for what was reported as a sudden death. Police said they found 33‑year‑old Hyde Jochelman dead inside the...
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