by Evan TaylorProperty owners across Nova Scotia will soon receive their 2026 assessment notices, and this year marks a milestone: the province’s total property assessment roll has surpassed $200 billion for the first time, reaching $206.3 billion — an 8% increase over last year. Residential properties...
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by Evan TaylorMahone Bay residents will head to the polls next month to elect two new councillors following recent resignations on town council. The special municipal election is scheduled for February 14, 2026, after Councillor Rebecca Twanow stepped down last week — the second resignation since November....
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by Tara ClowThere is no cure for Alzheimer’s. It is a degenerative, progressive disease of the brain, and it results in cell death. But McBean says it is a long journey, because people diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s can live a long, quality, fulfilled life. “It is a fatal diagnosis. It is a fatal...
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by Tara ClowAn Air Canada flight that passengers on board will never forget. AC Flight 1502 was set to fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Greater Moncton Romeo Leblanc International Airport on December 13, 2025. In a statement to our newsroom, Air Canada confirmed, “The aircraft cargo doors...
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Are you looking for local groups to go walking outdoors with? Hike Nova Scotia puts on nearly 80 hikes across the province each week. The Program Manager Catherine Droesbeck says their friendly and inclusive program brings people together for physical activity, social connection and overall...
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by Caitlin SnowFunding from the province to research how addictions and mental health are influenced by social and environmental factors, such food security, housing, education, employment and social inclusion. The province says $400,000 is available with grants of up to $100,000 over a couple of years for the...
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by Caitlin SnowThe Alderney ferry is going to make less trips across the harbour. HRM says until further notice, service will be reduced to every 30 minutes, instead of every 15 minutes on weekdays between 7:15 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. It’s because of repairs needed on the Vincent Coleman vessel, which had a...
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by NewsA federal party leader will be visiting Yarmouth. Pierre Poilievre will host a meet and greet at the Rodd Grand Hotel Tuesday. The Conservative Party leader will be there from 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. Registration to attend the event can be done online, it’s open to the public. The riding of...
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by Tara ClowLast year was a huge year for construction in the Town of Riverview. In 2025, 193 building permits were issued, worth over $99 million. Residential and multi-residential permits dominated, with 84 permits valued at over $92 million. Mayor Andrew Leblanc says this adds 441 new housing units to...
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by Caitlin SnowMany Halifax Uber drivers are trying to make their voices heard over possible licensing requirement changes. Keerthana Rang, communications lead for Uber tells Acadia News over the weekend more than 100 reached out to their local councillor on the matter. “The message seems to be the same....
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