Tim Houston’s government announced Tuesday that the ferry service between Yarmouth and Bar Harbor, Maine, would be extended until 2026. He cited in particular the economic impacts linked to tourism. According to the province, the ferry service benefits all regions of the province and is not more expensive than comparable services. The province had a … Read more
In rural communities, the future of hospitals is an issue that worries many citizens. Some hospitals do not have emergency rooms open 24 hours a day and others close emergency rooms regularly. Frustrated citizens hope the next government will remedy the situation. The emergency room at Memorial Hospital in Sackville is open 7 days a … Read more
A few days after celebrating her 80th birthday, Diane Dufresne announced a new opus on Wednesday, State of siegewhich will be published on Friday. Composer Michel Cusson wrote the music for the album’s 11 tracks, on which the singer writes lyrics featuring different characters whose destinies intersect. Diane Dufresne traces the genesis of this album … Read more
Albertans can now make their appointment online, go directly to a pharmacy or call 811, to be vaccinated against respiratory viruses. The respiratory virus vaccines that will be offered this fall are specifically designed to provide a strong defense, says Chief Medical Officer of Health Mark Joffe in a statement. Three vaccines, two dates The … Read more
The respiratory virus season is off to a strong start in Ottawa with very high levels of COVID-19 within health care settings, according to Ottawa Public Health (OPH). Free vaccination campaigns are being launched in both Ontario and Quebec to prevent the spread of seasonal viruses. As of October 7, 22 outbreaks of COVID-19 were … Read more
The election campaign in Saskatchewan is entering its second week. On Monday, outgoing Premier and Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe said his party will make it easier to access fertility treatments and cancer screening tests if re-elected on October 28. If the Saskatchewan Party wins the next election, it will create a 50% refundable tax … Read more
In a resolution unanimously adopted by the Chelsea municipal council last Tuesday, the Municipality once again asked the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to reduce the speed limit allowed on the southern section of Route 105. The degree of dangerousness of the 105 in District 1 has become a serious problem, argues District 1 … Read more
The British Columbia New Democratic Party (NDP) announces a student loan repayment program to encourage health professionals to settle in rural areas. He also intends to give a greater role to midwives in the province. This Saturday, NDP leader David Eby promised to invest $75 million to repay the student loans of health professionals who … Read more
Invitation to all Viennese schools to visit On Vienna Schools Day, more than 700 schools in Vienna are open to visitors. This special day is taking place for the fourteenth time this year. “Vienna Schools Day offers future students, parents, grandparents and everyone who is interested in Vienna schools an excellent opportunity to get a … Read more
In Haileybury court in northern Ontario, Canadian artist Jacob Hoggard was acquitted of rape following his second trial for sexual assault relating to an encounter he had with the complainant at Kirkland Lake in 2016. It took the jury only five hours to reach a unanimous verdict Friday evening after hearing the judge’s instructions in … Read more