Trudeau releases statement on passing of Arthur L. Irving
The Prime Minister has released a statement on the passing of Arthur L. Irving. Justin Trudeau says it's with sadness that he learned of Irving's passing. The PM called the New Brunswick native a successful and respected Canadian business leader and philanthropist. Trudeau offered his deepest condolences to Irving's fa...
May 14, 2024
Four youth charged in Al Marrach murder will be tried together
All four youth charged with second-degree murder in the death of Ahmad Al Marrach will be tried together. The prosecution notified the court of the move on Tuesday in Halifax. Lawyers made the decision as one of the teens - a 16-year-old boy, who faces two additional charges of drug possession for the purpose of traffi...
May 14, 2024
Woodworth, Volts on verge of QMJHL championship
A hockey player from Bridgewater could become a QMJHL champion. Luke Woodworth and Drummondville take a 3-0 series lead into Tuesday night's Game 4 at home against Baie-Comeau. If Drummondville wins, they'll take home the league title for the first time since 2009. Woodworth had three assists in Monday night's Game 3 v...
May 14, 2024
Chrystia Freeland to visit Lunenburg County
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is expected to be in the Bridgewater area Tuesday. According to Freeland's itinerary, she'll tour a local childcare centre and make an announcement. Freeland will be joined by the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds and Nova Scotia's Minister of Edu...
May 14, 2024
TLC cancels four shows, including Moncton, N.B.
If you planned on heading to the Avenir Centre in Moncton, N.B., on Tuesday night, unfortunately, your plans have now changed. TLC has cancelled its concert due to the illness of the band members. A social media post states a few of them have the flu and one has lost her voice. Tickets will be refunded where you purcha...
May 14, 2024
Four teenagers accused in Al Marrach murder to remain in custody
All four teenagers charged with second-degree murder in the death of Ahmad Al Marrach will stay behind bars after appearing in court Monday morning. The prosecution will determine by the end of the week if they will ask to put all four teenagers on trial together or have separate trials, according to Terry Nickerson, c...
May 14, 2024
MADD honours top DUI police at Heidi Stevenson Watch awards
MADD Canada honoured Nova Scotia's top police officers when it comes to enforcing impaired driving at the second annual Constable Heidi Stevenson's Watch Award ceremony. The award program is named in honour of Cst. Heidi Stevenson, who was a 23-year veteran of the RCMP. Cst. Stevenson held many different roles througho...
May 13, 2024
Update: Dalhousie issues statement during pro-Palestinian encampment on campus
A pro-Palestinian encampment at Dalhousie University in Halifax is occupying the space in front of the Studley Quad. About 20 tents are on site in front of the main entrance to the Henry Hicks building. A group called Students for the Liberation of Palestine- Kjipuktuk (Halifax) say on Instagram that they are a coaliti...
May 13, 2024
Cancer rates should continue to decline in 2024: study
Canada is expected to see a rise in new cancer cases and deaths in 2024, but overall case and death rates should continue to fall. That is according to a new report published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. It projects there will be 247,100 cases of cancer and 88,100 deaths throughout the year. Offi...
May 13, 2024
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Businessman Arthur Irving dies at age 93
Arthur Irving, who spent many decades at the helm of Saint John-based Irving Oil, has died. Irving passed away on Monday at the age of 93, according to a statement from the company. "A proud Canadian, Arthur was a steadfast champion of Atlantic Canada and its people, and he dedicated his life to creating opportuni...
May 13, 2024