by Tara ClowGet the shovels and ice picks ready. Environment Canada has once again issued special weather statements with forecasts of up to 15 centimetres of snow, the potential for 4 to 6 hours of freezing rain and up to 20 millimetres of rain, expected. The southern, southeastern and central parts are...
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by Caitlin SnowOn a cold but clear January day, Dartmouth Cove remained quiet amid uncertainty around whether a local construction company would begin work. Atlantic Road and Construction was recently notified by HRM, they did not have permission to cross land near Skokomul Street to access the site, according...
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by Caitlin SnowA Dartmouth dog groomer is facing charges of causing an animal distress. The SPCA says it comes after several complaints of animal abuse during appointments with the woman at a Dartmouth facility. The 39-year-old is scheduled to appear in court in March. She will face four counts under the...
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by Caitlin SnowTwo men are facing robbery as well as assault charges after an attempted theft from a Halifax Walmart. Police say it was Sunday around 5 p.m. when one suspect left the store on Mumford Road with stolen goods. He then assaulted the security guards who confronted him but was restrained by the time...
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Friends of Antigonish Library (FoAL) say it would be a shame and real loss to the community if hours, services, and programs get reduced. They sent a letter to the Premier and local politicians including MLA Michelle Thompson, wardens, and councillors asking for better funding to keep libraries...
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by Tara ClowAre you considering a run at municipal politics? Municipal elections are scheduled in May. The City of Moncton is offering a session with more information about how to run for a role on Council. A session called Your City, Your Open House will be held on January 21 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. It’ll be...
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by Tara ClowDo you live in a community that would like to be the next Kraft Hockeyville? The nomination period is now underway. The winner receives a grand prize of $250,000 for arena upgrades and a chance to host an NHL preseason game. Nominate an arena in your community, along with an explanation and...
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by Alex AllanWorkSafeNB is asking New Brunswickers to share their views as it reviews its occupational disease policy. The agency said the policy guides how it determines whether a worker’s illness is caused by their job and whether they qualify for benefits. WorkSafeNB said the review aims to make the...
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Police have charged five people with drug trafficking after a 12-month investigation. The Antigonish-Guysborough Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU) probe was into a group that was actively selling drugs to young people. One suspect was arranging to sell cocaine and a search led to seizing the...
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by Caitlin SnowA scam targeting seniors is making its rounds. The province says there are fake stories and social media posts that say driving rules are changing for seniors. However, Nova Scotia says there is no truth to that and no changes are planned in the province for 2026. “This is part of a...
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