Some Scottish Gaelic speakers have come to Nova Scotia to strengthen cultural ties. Celebrating Mìos nan Gàidheal, or ‘Gaelic Nova Scotia Month’, the group is travelling around the province to learn from locals and promote the language. Sionainn MacMullin, from the Office of Gaelic Affairs at...
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A grand opening for tourism season at one of Yarmouth’s top attractions. The Cape Forchu lightstation will officially kick-off the season Frida) morning at 9. One of the new features is an accessible ramp and two viewing platforms. There will also be free ‘Climb the Light’ tours starting at 10...
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by CJ GoaterAfter an extensive search, Thunder Bay has found a new city manager. John Collin is set to take on the role on June 17, replacing retiring manager Norm Gale. “I’m very much looking forward to working with John,” said Mayor Ken Boshcoff. “He was selected for his leadership track record, his...
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by Caitlin SnowLet Antigonish Decide will not be proceeding with their appeal of a court ruling on the Antigonish consolidation. The Nova Scotia Supreme Court ruled in December 2023, the town and county had the right to ask the province for permission to amalgamate. Let Antigonish Decided then appealed that...
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by Tara ClowA letter from a concerned resident over street hockey and by-laws prompted discussion amongst Riverview Town Councillors. “The resident had reached out to request that council potentially explore looking at making some changes to the traffic bylaw in relation to recreational use on streets,”...
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by Evan TaylorThe Lunenburg Pride Festival will take place this year from July 7 to July 13. This year’s festival will feature over 15 taking place at various locations around Lunenburg County. Full event details are expected to be released closer to the festival. Organizers have confirmed they are planning...
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by Jacob MooreAn Antigonish woman has been charged in relation to a privacy breach at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital. RCMP say an admitting clerk at the hospital allegedly accessed 2690 patient records between May 1 and Oct. 4, 2023. Those records were not related to her job duties, police say. Sarah Emily...
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With the arrival of warmer weather and longer days, we often see an uptick in the activity of door-to-door sellers, according to the Financial and Consumer Services Commission. Door-to-door is a technique generally used for sales, marketing, evangelism, or campaigning in which the person or a...
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by Tara ClowSaint John police are looking for the public’s help to locate a 41-year-old woman wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. A warrant was issued for the arrest of Amanda Raynes on Monday for allegedly breaching the conditions of her statutory release. She is described as 5’3″ tall, weighing 105 pounds,...
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by Tim DavidsonGolf season is officially upon us. Eagles Landing in Dryden opened Wednesday for members and on Friday for the general public. In the meantime, Jason Boyer, the Manager of Community Services says the City of Dryden continues to seek funding to rebuild one of the outbuildings. That’s instead of...
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