The spring tradition of rolling maple syrup on fresh snow is marking 40 years as a flagship event at New Brunswick’s Kings Landing. About 1,500 people attended ‘Maple: The First Taste of Spring” on its first day, Saturday, about 25 minutes west of Fredericton. The event, which for decades was called ‘Sugar Bush,’ will resume … Read More “Maple syrup tradition at Kings Landing in New Brunswick marks 40 years” »
Around a dozen people hit the streets of Lower Sackville on Sunday to voice their concerns about the shelters that are coming to the community. The group Safe 4 Sackville organized the march, and they say one of the main concerns was the Pallet homes at the Beacon House on Metropolitan Avenue, which sits near … Read More “Lower Sackville, N.S., residents voice their concerns on new Pallet homes” »
The head coach of the Saint John Sea Dogs has been released from hospital after receiving treatment for a “medical emergency” at Saturday night’s QMJHL game in Sydney, N.S. Saint John was playing the Cape Breton Eagles at Centre 200 when head coach Travis Crickard collapsed during the third period. A statement from the Saint … Read More “Saint John Sea Dogs head coach released from hospital after collapsing at QMJHL game in Sydney” »
A late winter storm is set to hit the Maritimes beginning Sunday afternoon. Environment Canada has issued winter storm warnings for northern New Brunswick, forecasting up to 40 centimetres of snow by Monday afternoon. Residents living in the Acadian Peninsula, in and around Miramichi and in the Bathurst and Chaleur region, can expect easterly gusts up … Read More “Heavy snowfall in the forecast for parts of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia” »
Nova Scotia One man is dead after a crash involving a Via Rail train near Highway 2 in Wellington, N.S., just before 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. ATV was also found in area along Highway 2 in Wellington CBC News · Posted: Mar 10, 2024 10:14 AM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago Emergency crews … Read More “Man dead after being struck by Via Rail train in HRM” »
An unexpected power outage temporarily left thousands of Nova Scotia Power customers without electricity on a sunny Saturday free of inclement weather to strain the system. Utility spokeswoman Kathryn O’Neill said in an email that an interruption in the transmission line to New Brunswick caused an outage that affected communities across the province. O’Neill said … Read More “Transmission line issue leads to power outage for thousands in Nova Scotia” »
23 hours ago News Duration 5:39 As more measles cases are reported, officials in Nova Scotia are encouraging Nova Scotians to check their vaccine status, particularly before travel. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Lisa Barrett breaks down who may need a second dose and where to find your vaccine records. Adblock test (Why?)
A reproductive care clinic in Halifax is asking for donations after running out for funds for its free compassionate contraception program. For years, the Reproductive Options and Services (ROSE) Clinic’s program at the QEII Health Sciences Centre has offered IUDs and other methods of contraception for free to those who can’t afford them. The clinic is … Read More “QEII clinic runs out of funds for its compassionate contraception program” »
Neuroscience researchers at Dalhousie University are investigating how head impacts lead to injuries in football players. One of their preliminary findings is that it isn’t the intensity of a single hit that can lead to concussions or trauma-like symptoms, it’s the accumulation of small hits suffered during practice or games, said Alon Friedman, a co-author on their recently published study. … Read More “Dal study of football players sheds light on how concussions affect the brain” »
