East meets west as Saint John and Calgary mayors talk Energy East Pipeline
Both advocated for the federal government and the National Energy Board (NEB) hearing process to get the regulatory process back on track. Continue reading
Nova Scotia RCMP use helicopter, multiple units to investigate alleged abduction — that didn’t happen
They’re now wanting to assure the community that there is no reason to fear any suspects or vehicles that were previously reported. Continue reading
Halifax police officer charged in May car crash: Police watchdog
Const. Brandon Scott Hurley was charged with failing to stop a red light, failing to drive with due regard to all person using the highway. Continue reading
Woman in scooter seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash that shut St. Margaret’s Bay Road
Officers say their investigation has determined the tractor trailer was entering a turn when it rolled onto the driver’s side, causing it to slide in to oncoming vehicles. Continue reading
Three major N.B. cities reject governments proposed solution to tax assessment freeze
The province announced it would provide financial assistance to any municipalities that face a decrease in revenues caused by the province’s decision to freeze property tax assessments. Continue reading
CBSA, RCMP able to request resources from Canadian army in cases of ‘irregular migrant vessel’
According to the documents, both the CBSA and RCMP are able to access “CAF facilities, capabilities and expertise (e.g. logistics/communications capabilities)” when dealing with illegal migrant vessels. Continue reading
Multi-vehicle crash blocks off St. Margaret’s Bay Road in Hubley
The multi-vehicle accident involved what are believed to be a tractor trailer, a car and a motorcycle Continue reading
Halifax police receive official complaint of financial mismanagement at IWK
Halifax police say that the investigation is anticipated to take some time to complete and police are not speaking to any specifics. Continue reading
Is there a family doctor shortage in Atlantic Canada? Survey says no — if you’re over 55
The survey found that 93 per cent of those in the region who are 55 years or older saying they have a family doctor. If you’re between the ages of 18 and 34 years, that number drops to 77 per cent. Continue reading
New Brunswick RCMP investigating incidents of farm animals being stolen, wounded and killed
The RCMP don’t know if the incidents are related. Continue reading
Meet the New Brunswick family that got stuck in a Moncton UPS store overnight
Two people, one of whom was a four-year-old boy, spent nearly three hours locked in a UPS store in Moncton, N.B. before a UPS managers, RCMP officers and locksmith were able to get them out. Continue reading
Halifax commits to improving accessible transit
The municipality has committed to improving an accessible taxi and bus system, directing staff to find ways to improve its programs Continue reading
IWK expense scandal: N.S. auditor general to investigate, provide information to police
The decision by Pickup comes in the wake of an ongoing expense scandal gripping one of the province’s premier hospitals. Continue reading
Canadian frigate on aid mission prepared to relocate due to Hurricane Maria
HMCS St. John’s is currently located off South Caicos Island on a mission to provide Hurricane Irma relief but they may not be there for long. Continue reading
How chocolate-selling Syrian-refugee family defied skeptics, made their dream in Canada
It’s only been a year and a half since the Hadhad family arrived in Canada as Syrian refugees. In that time their business has expanded to more than anything they could’ve imagined. Continue reading
