by Evan TaylorA new report from the West Hants Emergency Management office revealed that emergency alerts related to last summer’s flooding were delayed almost three hours. In West Hants the flooding was deadly, claiming the lives of three children and one adult last year. It started the morning of July 22,...
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by NewsThe life of Arthur Irving will be celebrated during a private gathering on the weekend. Irving died from cancer on Monday in Boston. Tributes have been sent from near and far for the long-time businessman and philanthropist. They included notes from the prime minister, premiers, the business...
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by Tim DavidsonWork will continue over the next couple of days on the parking area behind the Moncrief Construction Sports Center. Today and tomorrow, Titan Constracting will be grading a paving a section of the parking lot. As a result, a section of the parking lot will be closed as work is carried out, along...
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A boil water advisory has been issued in Inverness. The municipality says it’s due to a water main break and resulting low pressure in the system. Customers are advised to bring tap water to a rolling boil and maintain for at least one minute. Cool water before using for drinking, preparing...
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Police report a sudden death in Middle Sackville. At about 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, RCMP posted on X that officers were on the scene of the death on Fenerty Road. They said there was no risk to the public. The RCMP has not yet provided further details.
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by Tara ClowA challenging brush fire for the Moncton Fire Department. Heavy smoke was spotted in a wooded area in the Carson Drive region at around 4:30 pm Tuesday. Moncton Fire Platoon Chief Keith Guptil says it was a fairly large fire and Riverview Fire and Rescue was called in for assistance. Guptil...
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Bridgewater’s Luke Woodworth picked up two assists to help the Voltigeurs to their second Q Playoffs title. Woodworth is the captain of Drummondville. The team edged the Baie-Comeau Drakkar 4-3 in Game 4 of the 2024 Gilles-Courteau Trophy Final Tuesday night. It’s their first title since 2009....
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No school Wednesday for students at Inverness Education Centre/Academy. The Strait Regional Centre for education says classes are cancelled due to a water main break.
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The emergency department at Strait Richmond Hospital in Evanston is closed. Nova Scotia Health says the ER will re-open Thursday at 8 a.m. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. For non-urgent care, please call your family doctor or primary care provider, or 811 for general health...
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by NewsThe life of Arthur Irving will be celebrated during a private gathering on the weekend. Irving died from cancer on Monday in Boston. Tributes have been sent from near and far for the long-time businessman and philanthropist. They included notes from the prime minister, premiers, the business...
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