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Shelburne’s C&D Site to remain open under new model
Posted 22 December 2025

Shelburne’s C&D Site to remain open under new model

Shelburne’s Construction and Demolition Site is staying open, after all. A new service delivery model has been approved by municipal council for the site in West Green Harbour. There were plans to close the site due to the finances needed for upgrades to meet standards. At a council meeting last...

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Red Kettle donations desperately needed
Posted 22 December 2025

Red Kettle donations desperately needed

An urgent appeal just days before Christmas. The Salvation Army says contributions to their Red Kettle campaign are down this year, and that is putting programs at risk. They say this comes at a time when even more people are in need. “Our kettle bells are ringing, but far fewer donations are...

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Neurological illness report set for January release in N.B.
Posted 22 December 2025

Neurological illness report set for January release in N.B.

The provincial government plans to release its final report on a long‑running neurological illness investigation in January. The Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health announced the timing in a statement, saying the work is now in its final stages. The investigation has involved...

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Warrant issued for arrest of Sackville man
Posted 22 December 2025

Warrant issued for arrest of Sackville man

RCMP are asking the public to be on the lookout for a wanted man. Forty-three-year-old Joseph Reginald Sears of Sackville failed to appear in Moncton provincial court on September 5, 2025. A warrant was then issued for his arrest. Sears is facing several charges, including assaulting a police...

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Snow squalls for Inverness, Antigonish counties
Posted 22 December 2025

Snow squalls for Inverness, Antigonish counties

It’s colder, and that means more snow is coming. Environment Canada has snow squall warnings out for Inverness and Antigonish counties. They say around 15 centimetres of snow could fall tonight into tomorrow. The forecaster asks you to be wary of rapidly changing travel conditions.

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N.S. expected to feel effects of climate change; report
Posted 22 December 2025

N.S. expected to feel effects of climate change; report

You can expect stronger storms and higher sea levels in our province’s future. Nova Scotia released their Climate Change Risk Assessment for 2025. The report also predicts warming temperatures and changes in rain and snow patterns. Environment minister Timothy Halman says the assessment is great...

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Crosby becomes top Penguins scorer of all-time
Posted 22 December 2025

Crosby becomes top Penguins scorer of all-time

A huge milestone for Sidney Crosby. The 38-year-old Penguins captain overtook Mario Lemieux for the most points in team history. Crosby now has 1,724 points, adding a goal and an assist in Pittsburgh’s 4-3 shootout win over Montreal Sunday night. He’s also now eighth all time in NHL point...

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UPDATE: Halifax police engaged in investigation
Posted 20 December 2025

UPDATE: Halifax police engaged in investigation

Police have concluded their investigation and the roadway has been reopened just before 8 p.m. Earlier Halifax Regional Police are on the scene in the 400 block of Herring Cove Road Saturday evening. A release from the police says officers are on scene for an ongoing investigation. Police said...

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RCMP make arrest in drug trafficking investigation
Posted 20 December 2025

RCMP make arrest in drug trafficking investigation

The Southwest Nova RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit has arrested a man after a months-long drug trafficking investigation. The unit, with assistance of the Yarmouth RCMP General Investigation Section and the Digby RCMP, executed a search warrant on Dec. 18 at a home on Carlton Street in Digby....

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A classic short story meets orchestral music in Saint John
Posted 20 December 2025

A classic short story meets orchestral music in Saint John

Canada’s national sport will mix with orchestral music in Saint John in the new year. The New Brunswick Youth Orchestra’s 61st annual concert tour continued Vive le Canada when include a performance who “The Hockey Sweater” when the tour coming to the Imperial Theatre on Jan. 11. The piece was...

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