by Evan TaylorThe province gave its stamp of approval this week for a new land-use bylaw that will govern the iconic community of Peggys Cove. According to the Department of Economic Development, the new bylaw aims to maintain the community as an “authentic, traditional fishing village”, while also allowing...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick recorded another month-over-month increase in home sales in March. A total of 656 units were sold last month, according to the New Brunswick Real Estate Board. While that was below average for this time of year, it marked the third consecutive month-over-month increase. “Although...
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by Jacob MooreThe federal government wants to use the 86-acre Shannon Park land for temporary housing. Tony Mancini, councillor for the area, says he’s frustrated because Dartmouth has already taken on its share of dealing with homelessness through shelters. “However, we are in a crisis when it comes to...
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by Brad PerryMounties say a series of fires at a wharf in Back Bay, south of St. George, have been deemed arson. Investigators are also asking for help from the public to identify a person of interest. Emergency crews were called to a report of a fishing vessel and a truck on fire around 3:30 a.m. Thursday....
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by Evan TaylorFollowing the release of the Liberals 2024/25 budget Cape Breton-Canso MP Mike Kelloway is talking about how it will positively impact Nova Scotians. “The investments we’re making nationwide in programs like dental care, or the Canada Disability Benefit or the programs to accelerate housing are...
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by Caitlin SnowThousands of people will be receiving a letter in the mail from Nova Scotia Health (NSH), following a privacy breach at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital. In a statement, NSH says a former employee “inappropriately” accessed personal health information including registration, demographic and...
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by Tara ClowThe Moncton Active Transportation Coalition is rallying to develop safer student school routes. A grade five student was struck by a vehicle while cycling to school last week in Moncton’s north end. Fortunately, he only suffered non-life-threatening injuries. President Calvin Martini hopes they...
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by Brad PerryFive new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are being installed in Grand Bay-Westfield. The town is one of eight communities to receive funding from Aviva Canada and Earth Day Canada through the Charged for Change initiative. One charging station will be installed at the Brundage Point...
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by CJ GoaterA Thunder Bay resident has pleaded guilty to trespassing while hunting. In November 2022 conservation officers were conducting a simulated deer decoy operation on private property in Conmee to address ongoing trespassing issues related to deer hunting on private property without the landowner’s...
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by Caitlin SnowThe population of HRM is growing and it is having a big impact on schools, especially in the area of West Bedford. Less than one year after opening, West Bedford High School and West Bedford School are already near capacity and expected to exceed their limits in September. The two schools are on...
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