by Tara ClowNew drone technology will assist in the detection of aquatic species at risk. The federal government is providing $855,000 under the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk (CNFASAR) for the project that will protect and better detect the presence of marine mammals. The project aims to...
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by Evan TaylorPaper Excellence recently announced they have begun a feasibility study into the possibility of building a new mill in Queens County. Queens MLA and Public Works Minister expressed excitement at that news but said she understands people’s concerns. “They’ve started their study and there will be...
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by Caitlin SnowA local company who wants to infill Dartmouth Cove is hoping to start the process, in a few months’ time. It would involve dumping loads of pyritic slate into the Dartmouth side of the harbour, that would cover an area roughly the size of three football fields. Buce Wood, CFO with Atlantic Road...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick school districts have illegally stopped educating hundreds of vulnerable children, according to the province’s child and youth advocate. Kelly Lamrock, in a new report released Thursday, said the practice of placing children with behavioural issues on partial days has gotten out of...
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by Caitlin SnowIf you have diabetes, there is a new provincial program to help save you thousands of dollars every year. The $5.9 million Sensor-based Glucose Monitoring Program will help you cover the cost of blood-sugar monitoring supplies, which can cost between $3,000 and $4,000. “People living with...
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by Brad PerryWe will soon get a more detailed look into the management of the province’s travel nurse contracts. Auditor General Paul Martin is expected to release a report by his office next Tuesday morning. Martin first announced the audit in March, saying his team would look at issues related to...
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A new business partnership at the Yarmouth International Airport. They’ve signed a five-year agreement with Spiri Robotics. The company will research, test and develop drones at the airport year-round. Acting general manager of the airport corporation Greg Shay says it’s exciting. “It’s a great...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Kenora Business Improvement Zone will be getting just under $45,000 in it’s levy from property owners in the downtown area. City council approved the levy at it’s most recent open meeting. The money will go towards maintainance, beautification, and improvement projects. The funding will also...
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Several trips on the Alderney Ferry will be cancelled Thursday. Halifax Transit says it’s due to a lack of staffing. The following crossings on the Alderney Ferry will be cancelled from late morning to Thursday afternoon: Departing Dartmouth at 11:15 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 12:45 p.m....
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by Tim DavidsonAll the rain in the past couple of weeks is starting to affect water levels on Lake of the Woods. In the past week, the lake has gone up about 18 centimeters (or 7 inches) and expected rise by 9 to 16 centimeters (3.5 to 6 inches) over the next seven days. Because of rising waters, the Lake of...
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