by CJ GoaterThe Provincial government is working with Riverside Health Care Facilities to develop a plan to address health human resource strain across the Northwest. “Northerners deserve care when they need it in a convenient and safe location,” Said Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford. “We are actively...
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by Jacob MooreSpringfield Beach in Sackville is closed because of a blue-green algae bloom. The city announced the beach would close for recreational use on Tuesday. Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, happens naturally in freshwater and might grow when the weather is calm and warm, according to a...
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Pallet shelters are opening soon in three communities. Acting community services minister Jill Balser says the shelters can help the homeless get on a path to permanent housing. The shelter village in Kentville will open Wednesday, it has 20 units. Forty-one units will open soon on Atlantic...
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by Caitlin SnowIn a turn of events, according to the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (DNRR), there was no bear or wildlife attack on a popular Halifax-area trail. It comes after DNRR confirmed reports that a person was on the Shearwater Flyer Trail Sunday night, closing the section of the trail...
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by CJ GoaterThe Rainy River District Ontario Health Team (RRDOHT), is offering residents a chance to get involved in their planning and decision-making. The team is launching a new Patient and Family Advisory Committee. The committee’s goal is to empower the voices of patients, families, and caregivers by...
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by Evan TaylorNova Scotia’s Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) has determined no wrongdoing from the RCMP following an investigation into the death of a man in Hants County. The incident occurred on March 2, 2024, when the RCMP responded to a 911 call at a residence in Bramber. Upon arrival, officers...
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by Brad PerryFredericton police have issued a warning about a dangerous drug circulating in the province’s capital. Investigators said Tuesday that the drug bromazolam has been linked to a recent overdose death. “Police suspect that bromazolam is present in the illicit drug supply in Fredericton and are...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay’s city council shows support for opposition groups against nuclear waste storage in the region. They are sending a letter to the Nuclear Waste Management Organization to keep nuclear waste near its generation sites. On Monday night, 100 people attended an anti-nuclear waste storage...
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by Tara ClowA sweet treat from Riverview, ended up on Billy Idol’s Instagram story when he performed in Moncton last week. Owner of Buttercup Cookies Kara Beaumont says she has prepared baked goods for the Avenir Centre in the past, but when she heard Billy Idol was coming she whipped up personalized treats...
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by CJ GoaterTbaytel has new leadership. Their Board of Directors has announced that Paul Norris is going to be their new president and chief executive officer. “Tbaytel has an exceptional history of delivering outstanding telecommunications services while investing in the neighbourhoods they serve,” said...
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