by CJ GoaterCity police continue to investigate an incident at a local pool. On July 13, emergency services were called to Art Widnall Pool after lifeguards responded to a medical emergency involving a 13-year-old boy. The child was ultimately transferred to a hospital in London, Ontario, spending time on a...
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by CJ GoaterA 44-year-old Kasabonika Lake First Nation resident is facing charges following the execution of a search warrant in the community. On Thursday the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service executed the warrant at a home late in the morning. The warrant was obtained through an ongoing investigation into...
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by Randy ThomsThe town of Rainy River is on the brink of losing doctors. Two are planning to end their practice at the end of September because of a funding issue related to the clinic. In a letter penned by Dr. Joseph Ennett, he says contracts with the Ministry of Health do not allow them to receive funding...
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by Brad PerryThe next phase of Harbour Passage in uptown Saint John has opened to the public. The Prow, located on the south side of Market Slip, officially opened earlier this week. Commissioner Ian Fogan said another section is set to open in a few weeks from now. “The remaining section around the Fundy...
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by Brad PerryWork continues on municipal plan updates and a new housing action strategy in Quispamsis. Jennifer Brown with Dillon Consulting provided an update to council during their meeting this week. She said many people participated in a series of public engagement sessions held earlier this year. “Over...
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by Tim DavidsonCaliper Lake Provincial Park, just south of Nestor Falls, will come alive with the sound of music this weekend. The two-day Moose and Fiddle music festival begins this evening and wraps up tomorrow. Musical acts start at 5:30 this evening and again tomorrow at 2:15 with a “kitchen party”. In...
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by Evan TaylorNow that all funding is in place, Bridgewater can move forward with wastewater system upgrades designed to facilitate the community’s growth for years to come. The town will see a $69.4-million investment from all three levels of government, earmarked for significant infrastructure improvements....
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by Randy ThomsPremier Doug Ford is defending the decision to close safe injection sites that are close to schools and childcare centres. The decision impacts Park 525 in Thunder Bay, the only site in northwestern Ontario. Ford says the move was sparked by public concern. “I’ve listened to the people in the...
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by Tim DavidsonAnother significant funding announcement for the Pikangikum First Nation. It will be getting just over $17 million from the federal government to build a new Cultural Learning and Community Center. The building will house not only a daycare, but adult education and skills training programs and...
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From July 27 to August 2, cyclists rode across New Brunswick to help raise money for charity. This event is part of the 12th annual HMCS Ride for Wishes, where a group of 10 crew members from HMCS Fredericton rode across the province seeking donations for the Make-A-Wish Canada New Brunswick...
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