It’s wildfire season in Nova Scotia. The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables attended seven fires over the weekend. A burn ban was in effect for most of the province. Jim Rudderham, the department’s director of fleet and forest protection says citizens need to pay attention to...
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by Randy ThomsImpaired driving charges have been laid in connection with a motor vehicle collision near Atikokan. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon on Highway 11, about 35 kilometres east of the community. OPP says it was during their investigation that identified the driver having consumed...
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by Brad PerrySaint John city staff are proposing a new grant which they hope will help increase affordable housing. Non-profit housing developers would be eligible to receive up to $25,000 in funding per project. Andy Reid, the city’s housing manager, said the grants would help offset what are known as soft...
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by Brad PerryResidents and business owners in the community of Alma are being asked to conserve water. Municipal officials said a sudden increase in usage last week led to a major drop in levels. Bob Rochon is the mayor of Fundy Albert, which includes the community of Alma. In an interview Monday, he said it...
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by Jacob MooreA tense day for parents, teachers and student in Halifax today. One school was evacuated and one school was dismissed early. École secondaire du Sommet Students and staff were evacuated from École secondaire du Sommet reportedly due to a potential bomb threat. Families were notified that all...
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by Evan TaylorA Lunenburg man is facing multiple charges after fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle. Lunenburg County RCMP spotted a black Volkswagon that was reported stolen last Tuesday on Highway 325 near Blockhouse. When they attempted to approach the vehicle it sped off and police decided not to...
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by Jacob MooreA 28-year-old woman died after her truck crashed into a tree. A man and a woman were driving a GMC Canyon near the 12,000 block of Peggys Cove Road at about 7 a.m. The truck failed to make a turn and crashed into a tree, according o an RCMP news release. The passenger of the vehicle, a...
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by Jacob MooreA 16-year-old youth has been charged in relation to the murder of Ahmad Maher Al Marrach. This is the third youth charged in the case, according to a news release from Halifax Regional Police. More to come…
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by Evan TaylorFollowing a one million dollar investment from the Province of Nova Scotia funding is now in place for the demolition of the Gold River Bridge. The bridge which has been closed since 2021, when it failed an inspection and was deemed unsafe for use. It’s shutdown has become a cause of frustration...
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There’s money for small craft harbours in the federal budget. Nearly half-a-billion dollars is earmarked for repairs and improvements over the next three years. Parliamentary secretary of fisheries and Cape Breton/Canso MP Mike Kelloway says many have been hit hard by weather events like...
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