by Brad PerryAnother winter storm headed for New Brunswick is expected to bring a wintry mix over the long weekend. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for the province late Friday afternoon. Jill Maepea, a meteorologist with the weather agency, said this storm looks quite similar to what...
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by NewsThe Municipal District of St. Stephen has issued another update as the boil water advisory in the community hits the one-week mark, saying it has no clear timeline for fixing the issue. According to an update issued to Alertable, municipal staff, aided by local contractors and engineers, have...
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by Brad PerryA Kingston Peninsula man has been arrested after police said he fled from officers while driving impaired. RCMP said they tried to stop a vehicle with a burnt-out headlight in Carter’s Point around 11:50 p.m. Tuesday. “The driver fled from police in a dangerous manner and officers did not...
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by Tara ClowAfter this week’s storm, and more snow expected on Sunday, some New Brunswickers may be beginning to put faith in Shubenacadie Sam’s predictions on Groundhog Day. He saw his shadow, which meant six more weeks of winter. “December and January were actually near seasonal for the southern areas....
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by Tim DavidsonThe Kenora OPP has charged one person following an assault in the downtown. The incident took place last Thursday (February 6th) evening around 6:15. Police say a woman assaulted another person then entered their vehicle in a nearby parking lot. In addition to one count of assault, she’s also...
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by Tim DavidsonSt. Thomas Aquinas has won two gold medals and a silver at the NorWOSSA winter court sports championships. Both girls’ volleyball teams won gold. The TA junior girls defeated Pelican Falls but needed all five sets. The Saints senior girls downed Red Lake in the gold medal game. They now host the...
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by Randy ThomsFort Frances is submitting an application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund for work at the waterfront. Plans call for replacing light poles, dock repairs and timber replacement. The estimated price tag is $166 thousand. The project is listed in this year’s capital budget but dependent upon...
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by Tara ClowInfrastructure upgrades are planned on St. George Street, to repair aging water and sewer pipes. City of Moncton Active Transportation Coordinator Leslie Tse says they’re looking for public input to consider a future feel for the street. “We’re asking for the public to give a big vision for the...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Family Day long weekend in Ontario means there will be free fishing. You are free to fish without a licence from Saturday until Monday. Conservation and size limits still apply along with any other fishing regulations. The Ministry of Natural Resources suggests anyone who wants to go fish,...
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by Randy ThomsRiverside Health Care is dealing with another flu outbreak. It is impacting the first floor at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Visitor restrictions and masking protocols are now in place for the floor. Only two individuals may visit at a time, and visitors should limit their visit...
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