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$5M for gym renos at Université de Moncton

4 days ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Brad Perry

A renovated gymnasium at l’Université de Moncton’s physical education and sports centre is one step closer to reality. Provincial officials were on hand at the Centre d’éducation physique et des sports Louis-J.-Robichaud on Monday to announce $5 million in funding. Part of that money will go toward gym renovations while the rest will be used to help plan a larger modernization and expansion of the centre’s facilities.
Saint John industrial park expansion returns to council

5 days ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Brad Perry

Another public hearing will be held on Monday for a proposed expansion of the Spruce Lake Industrial Park in Saint John. It is described as a once-in-a-generation opportunity by city officials, but many residents in the Lorneville area do not feel the same. Ian MacKinnon, general manager of Saint John Industrial Parks, said they are looking to add more than 1,500 acres to the existing park. “We have a significant interest in development here and it’s large.
Walleye fall to 1-1 at Centennial Cup

5 days ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Kevin Northup

The Kam River Fighting Walleye suffered their first loss at the Centennial Cup in Calgary. They fell 3-1 to the Grand Prairie Storm in their second game of the tournament Sunday night. The Walleye are now 1-1 at the national Junior A hockey championship, their first game was an overtime win over the Trenton Golden Hawks. They get right back at it Monday night in Calgary against the Northern Manitoba Blizzard.
Conservatives select Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader

1 week ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Brad Perry

Former Conservative leader Andrew Scheer will lead the party in Parliament for the time being. Scheer was chosen as the interim Opposition leader by party caucus members on Tuesday. The role was needed after party leader Pierre Poilievre failed to be re-elected in his Ottawa-area riding. Without a seat in the House of Commons, he is not able to serve as Opposition leader. Alberta MP-elect Damian Kurek is giving up his seat so Poilievre can run in a byelection.
NDP reintroduces private member’s bill on private clinic fees

2 weeks ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Randy Thoms

The provincial NDP wants the government to levy fines and penalties against private healthcare clinics that charge unfair fees. The party’s health critic France Gélinas attempted to get legislation passed in the previous session only to see it voted down after Second Reading. Gelinas says even the Auditor General has identified it being an issue that needs to be addressed.
Province to appoint 17 new judges

2 weeks ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Randy Thoms

The provincial government is proposing improvements to the provincial justice system. Attorney General Doug Downey wants to streamline the judicial appointment process to get new judges on the bench quicker. At least 17 new judges are promised for this year. The move is to address the backlog of cases now experienced in some courtrooms. “These changes will support our goal of providing swift access to justice for victims of crime and help them avoid the grief and anxiety that come with delays.
Northwestern Ontario officers to be remembered at ceremony

2 weeks ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Randy Thoms

Two police officers from northwestern Ontario will be honoured during the annual Ceremony of Remembrance in Toronto on Sunday. The event pays tribute to officers who died in the line of duty. This year, a special tribute will be paid to Constable Wilford Fairles and Constable Craig Town. Fairles died in December 1910 following an attack earlier that October while working for the former Rainy River Police.
Educator/Lakers win Fort Frances citizenship awards

2 weeks ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Randy Thoms

An Objibwe language educator at Seven Generations Education Institute’s Rainy River campus has been named Citizen of the Year in Fort Frances. Robert Horton was recognized for his ongoing efforts to ensure the Ojibwe language and culture remain vibrant in the community. “Approximately one-third of our community identifies as Indigenous,” says Fort Frances Mayor Andrew Hallikas.
Riverside seeks $1.6 million in MRI campaign

2 weeks ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Randy Thoms

Riverside Health Care has kicked off its plans to raise money for a new MRI machine with a staff-only event. It has also revealed that the campaign aims to raise $1.6 million. The new machine will be located at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. The campaign also intends to raise funds to upgrade the digital radiography units at La Verendrye and Rainy River Health Centre.
Officer, bystander assaulted in Saint John: police

2 weeks ago | acadiabroadcasting.ca | Brad Perry

A 20-year-old man has been charged after a police officer and a bystander were allegedly assaulted in Saint John. It all started around 12:30 a.m. Friday, when police responded to a call in the city’s north end. A man approached the officer and said he had been assaulted by a man known to him. An officer located the suspect on the Wall Street overpass with another man. “As the officer approached the suspect to arrest him, he lunged towards the bridge railing,” police said in a news release.