by Evan TaylorLunenburg has hired Marvin MacDonald as Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), taking over for Hilary Grant, who had planned to stay until February 25 but vacated the role earlier than expected. MacDonald brings more than 40 years of experience in both provincial and municipal government....
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by Tara ClowFew details are currently being released about a fire that destroyed a Caissie Cape home. Beausoleil Mayor Romeo Bourque says a 911 call came in just before 3 am Friday, “We had all of the departments there, the RCMP arrived, along with Ambulance New Brunswick and NB Power. It was an explosion,...
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by Tara ClowSadness remains after the passing of a prominent figure in Acadian Literature. Antonine Maillet passed away on February 17 at the age of 95. Books of condolence are now available at all three L’Université de Moncton campuses, in Moncton, Shippagan and Edmundston. Moncton campus: Champlain...
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by Brad PerrySaint John will receive more than $3.5 million in federal funding over two years to help address unsheltered homelessness. Officials from the federal and provincial governments were in the Port City on Friday to announce the new agreement. The money will support the implementation of a Community...
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by Tara ClowA local festival is helping Moncton residents to warm up during cold temperatures. The Chocolat Festival runs in Moncton, Riverview and Dieppe until March 2. “Fifteen participating businesses, including restaurants, bistros, chocolatiers, and cafes are taking part this year,” says Spokesperson...
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by CJ GoaterLakehead University and Science North are teaming up to host a Science Carnival. The free event is open to everyone and is part of Science North’s Science Festival, and Lakehead University’s Research and Innovation Week. There will be activities for everyone and it is family-friendly. Vendors...
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by Tim DavidsonIt looks like Kenora residents are going to be faced with an 8.12 percent tax increase this year. Council held another budget meeting this (Thursday) afternoon and decided against cutting the budget by one percent more. Councillor Bob Bernie says suggestions that they cut meals being delivered...
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by Alex AllanNova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has announced a plan to remove interprovincial trade barriers. While speaking at an event in Ontario, Houston outlined his proposal to introduce the “Free Trade and Mobility Within Canada Act.” This legislation will allow goods and services approved in any...
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by Brad PerryAn early start to the weekend for hundreds of students in the Saint John area. Simonds High School is closing early on Friday due to what officials describe as “facility issues.” The Anglophone South School District announced the closure shortly before 11:30 a.m.
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by Caitlin SnowA huge investment from the federal government to the largest and most popular curling club in Cape Breton. Ottawa is investing $10 million in the Sydney Curling Club for a brand-new facility at Open Hearth Park through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program (GICB). It means it’s...
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