Jonathan Torrens Says Being Booed By 75,000 People Is ‘Almost Sexual’
The Canadian actor and TV personality, best known for portraying J-Roc on the hit TV show Trailer Park Boys, shared the story as part of Fuckup Nights Halifax.
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Arenas Could Take A Financial Hit From Coronavirus
This week the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health recommended that any non-essential mass gathering of 150 or more people be cancelled or postponed until it could better determine the risk to the population. This has left big venues in the region cancelling or postponing upcoming events.
N.B. Malls Reduce Hours Over Coronavirus Concerns
Special events that result in large gatherings were also suspended, including visits by the Easter Bunny.
Larger Cruise Ships Banned From Maritime Ports
Ships larger than 500 passengers can’t dock in Saint John and Halifax until July 1.
All New Brunswick And Nova Scotia Public Schools Are Closing Down
The schools in both provinces are temporarily closing down to try and contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Shelves Are Emptying At Stores Across the Maritimes
Derek Montague paid a visit to a Halifax Atlantic Superstore and encountered shelves emptied of toilet paper and shoppers irritated by the hoarding going on with the coronavirus scare.
New Brunswick MLAs Unanimously Pass Provincial Budget
The vote was not expected until next Friday, but MLAs voted unanimously in favour of a motion to speed up the process.
Moosehead Shakes Up New Beer Cocktails
The New Brunswick brewer jumps on an emerging trend with four popular cocktail flavours: Pink Lemon Drop Martini, Cucumber Mint Mojito, Tropical Piña Colada, Strawberry Rosé Sangria.
New Coronavirus Measures In N.S. Will Impact Theatres, Bars, Travellers
Premier Stephen MacNeil announced a host of new measures Friday aimed at limiting the spread of coronavirus and asks private businesses to follow the same safety practices as the public sector.
Province Will Revisit Funding Application For Saint John Waterfront Project
A local developer plans to build a $250-million commercial and residential development on the former Coast Guard site, but the project needs provincial funding to help with seawall repairs.
