by Randy ThomsOntario’s NDP leader says the provincial election is an opportunity for voters to make a leadership change. Marit Stiles addressed supporters, candidates and caucus members in Toronto to kick off her party’s campaign. She says after seven years with Doug Ford as Premier, it is time for Ontarians...
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by Randy ThomsPC leader Doug Ford kicked off the provincial election in Windsor on Wednesday. Using the Ambassador Bridge to Detroit, Michigan, as a backdrop, Ford reiterated the need for a stronger mandate in the fight against U.S. trade tariffs set to come into play this weekend. “We need a strong...
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by Evan TaylorSnow will continue across Nova Scotia overnight into Thursday, bringing more accumulation and cold temperatures. Most of the province saw at least five centimetres on Wednesday, with another five to ten expected overnight. Eastern areas could see up to 15 centimetres. The system bringing...
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by Tim DavidsonA flurry of provincial funding announcements before the writ was dropped for the election. In the Kenora area, $2.5 million has been promised to seven organizations along with 15 internships. $500,000 will be going to the Kenora Chiefs Advisory to renovate one of the existing buildings at the...
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by Evan TaylorLunenburg is seeing closures and cancellations due to today’s snowfall. As of 1 p.m., Town Hall and all recreation facilities were closed, and all recreational programming for Wednesday night has been cancelled. The Committee of the Whole meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m., is also cancelled....
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Yarmouth’s MLA is preparing for his first legislative session. Nick Hilton was elected for the Progressive Conservatives over former Liberal leader Zach Churchill, who held the seat for 14 years. Hilton says he’s looking forward to getting started. “Excited to support the Yarmouth community at...
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The QEII’s emergency department in Halifax is closed after a weapons complaint. It remains open to those with life-threatening emergencies. Halifax Regional Police say they got a call around 1 p.m. Wednesday. They say one person is in custody and there’s currently no threat to public safety. The...
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Nova Scotia is cutting more red tape. The Canadian Federation for Independent Business gives our province an ‘A minus’ grade in their 16th annual report card. That’s the second highest score in Canada. Factors include the government making red tape reduction a priority through things like the...
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by CJ GoaterSt. Joseph’s Hospital is getting some infrastructure upgrades. “Our government is taking action to ensure that families in Thunder Bay – Atikokan can access the high-quality care they need, close to home,“ said the MPP for Thunder Bay – Atikokan, Kevin Holland. “This $17 million investment to...
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by Tara ClowAn average of 700 new housing units per year are needed to accommodate the city’s expected growth in the coming years. Amendments to zoning by-laws are being considered to allow additional housing options in new and existing neighbourhoods. The changes would permit increased density in...
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