Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Regretfully, but considering our responsibility as a community organization, Uptown Saint John needs to cancel or postpone some of our scheduled events for this time of year. Thank you for your unders...

The Energy and Utilities Board will delay its decision on NB Power’s rate hike and request to implement smart meters. NB Power was seeking a two per cent rate hike to take effect on April 1. But...

If you get a parcel from Canada Post, you won’t be asked to sign for it. Mail carriers are taking what they call a “Knock, Drop and Go” approach as part of social distancing amid COV...

A payment deferral program is being offered to Saint John Water clients facing financial difficulties. According to a news release, the program helps applicants defer water and sewer account payments ...

J.D. Irving, Limited is closing its parks across New Brunswick until further notice amid the COVID-19 pandemic. That includes the Irving Nature Park, The Children’s Forest, Wolastoq Park and She...

An $82-billion aid package to help Canadians endure the COVID-19 pandemic is one step closer to being passed in Ottawa. MPs supported Bill C-13 at all stages following a debate in the House of Commons...

It appears not all Canadians are heeding the advice of health officials and that has the prime minister concerned. Justin Trudeau said they aren’t ruling out stronger actions to ensure people wo...

Canada has nearly 2,800 confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday morning. A total of 27 people have died from the virus - nearly half of them in British Columbia. Quebec has the most ca...

WestJet has announced it has laid off 6,900 employees due to the impact of COVID-19. Company officials note 90 per cent of those leaving are doing so voluntarily. The airline had approximately 14,000 ...

A child care operator in Norton is encouraging people to put teddy bears in their windows. Shawnee McConchie, co-owner of Wonderland Childcare, said she thought the idea of a teddy bear hunt would be ...