by Alex AllanThe Sophia Recovery Centre has received over $900,000 in new funding from Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP). This funding aims to expand and strengthen the peer substance use health workforce through co-designed mentorship and wellness training for women. The...
READ MORE
by Jacob MooreNearly 200 people attended the opening ceremony for African Heritage month this morning. It started at the Black Cultural Centre in Cherry Brook with performances from the Drummers from Home group and several songs sung by Adina Fraser Marsman. The theme for this year is Legacy in Action:...
READ MORE
by Randy ThomsA more convenient way of paying bills for various services from Riverside Health Care. They can now be done online. Riverside has launched an online payment platform on its website. Major credit and VISA debit cards are accepted. It will also support PayPal “This is a major step forward in...
READ MORE
by CJ GoaterThunder Bay-Superior North’s MP has decided who they are supporting in the federal liberal leadership race. Patty Hadju is supporting former Bank of Canada and England governor Mark Carney. “I was able to have a really good in depth conversation with Mr. Carney, not only about what his vision is...
READ MORE
by Randy ThomsConcern is being expressed about U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order to recognize only two genders. He signed it during his first day in power. Pride groups call it a hostile attack on the trans and non-binary community. Co-chair of Borderland Pride, Doug Judson, says it could have an...
READ MORE
by Brad PerryNB Liquor says an internal business directory was accessed during a recent cyber incident that forced the corporation to shut down its systems. Lori Stickles, CEO of the Crown corporation, said Wednesday that an in-depth forensic investigation into the Jan. 7 incident has concluded. “To be...
READ MORE
by CJ GoaterThere is a heavy police presence in the Amelia Street West area. City police says a police operation is expected to take place in Westfort. The presence is expected through Wednesday afternoon. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area. No other information is available at this time....
READ MORE
by Caitlin SnowThe MacKay bridge is temporarily closed Wednesday afternoon due to a chemical spill in the area. The spill is sizable and combustible and it came from below the bridge at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography, according to Steven Proctor, spokesperson for Halifax Harbour Bridges. Emergency...
READ MORE
Nova Scotia’s Premier wants to see an end to provincial trade borders. Premier Tim Houston made the comments as the country continues to prepare for potential trade tariffs from the United States Houston says nobody wants Donald Trump’s tax. “So we have to use this time as a rally call to...
READ MORE
by Caitlin SnowIn a heartwarming move, a hockey association in Prince Edward Island is throwing its support behind the Sackville Minor Hockey Association in its bid for a national hockey competition, to return a big favor from five years ago. In 2020, Tyne Valley Minor Hockey Association in P.E.I., was entered...
READ MORE