by CJ GoaterThunder Bay’s Social Services Administration Board has announced a new Chief Executive Officer. Ken Ranta is taking on the role. “I am grateful to the Board for their confidence in my ability to lead TBDSSAB,” said Ranta. “I am looking forward to this next step and continuing to support the...
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by Brad PerryThe deputy chief of the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force (KRPF) is retiring on Friday. Jeff Giggey spent more than three decades working with the municipal force, which polices Quispamsis and Rothesay. Giggey worked his way up through the ranks to inspector and was named deputy chief in 2016....
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by Tara ClowCowboy hats and boots are a common sight around Greater Moncton again on Friday. It’s day two of YQM Country Fest. City of Dieppe Director of Community Development Denis Leblanc says the area is benefitting economically from the around 20, 000 attending. “Hotels are full. Restaurants are full...
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by Tim DavidsonOutflows from Lake of the Woods into the Winnipeg River are slowly being decreased. In fact, there are four more decreases from the dam planned for the next week. Lake of the Woods Control Board says the first is taking place today, followed by others on Monday, Wednesday and next Friday. As a...
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by Brad PerryHome sales remain strong in the province, according to the New Brunswick Real Estate Board. A total of 931 homes switched hands in July, an increase of around 12 per cent year over year. Board Chair Mike Power said the number of newly listed properties showed similar results. The number of new...
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by Caitlin SnowAnother win for the community of Dartmouth. The concrete barriers blocking the walking trail at Dartmouth Cove have been removed. They were placed there Wednesday by Atlantic Road Construction and Paving at the end of Old Ferry Rd. The company has applied to infill Dartmouth Cove with tons of...
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There are now three candidates in Port Hawkesbury’s mayoral race. In a Facebook post, Archie MacLachlan announced Tuesday that he’s running. He was defeated by the current mayor, Brenda Chisholm Beaton in the last election. Mayor Chisolm-Beaton has announced she’s seeking a third term and...
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by Evan TaylorIf fully utilized, Nova Scotia’s new school lunch program could provide over 13 million meals to students in elementary schools across the province during the upcoming school year. Set to launch in October, the initiative aims to offer affordable, nutritious lunches to more than 75,000 students....
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by Tara ClowAn auto shop business has been significantly damaged by fire. Moncton Fire Platoon Chief Brad Calhoun says they were called to the 3900 block of Route 126 at around 4 am Friday. Flames could be seen coming from the garage when firefighters arrived. It took around 45 minutes to extinguish the...
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by Tim DavidsonConstruction is causing another closure in the City of Dryden. This time, the westbound lane of Government Street/Highway 17 from Park Avenue to Cecil Avenue is being closed starting today. It will take place for a full week until August 30th. The city says a detour is in place and motorists are...
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