The Yarmouth Airport wants to grow. Money from Ottawa and the province will help them develop a plan targeting aerospace, defense and private industry. Greg Shay is the CEO of the Yarmouth International Airport Corporation, and says the airport has great potential. “It’s been underutilized. We...
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by Evan TaylorThe Strait Regional Centre for Education has announced that classes are cancelled today, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the following schools because of poor road conditions: Inverness Education Centre/Academy Cape Breton Highlands Education Centre/Academy Pleasant Bay School Families are...
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by Jacob MooreNearly 1000 customers are in the dark from Porters Lake to East Lawrencetown after a crash. NS Power’s outage map estimates the lights went out around 4:30 p.m. and could be back on by 6:45 p.m.
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by Caitlin SnowSome of Highway 2 in Fall River will be better protected from flooding with $3.6 million from the city and federal government. Heavy precipitation often causes flooding at three sites on Highway 2, from Holland Road to Howe Avenue, from Coach Avenue to #3476 Highway 2, and from Fall River Road...
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by Caitlin SnowA winter storm warning for part Nova Scotia. Environment Canada is calling for up to 10 cm with winds gusting to 80 km/h, Monday evening, in Inverness and Victoria Counties Meantime, for Pictou and Antigonish Counties, snow squalls are expected to develop. There could be another 15 cm and last...
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by Bryan TaitCanada’s top aerobatic team will be in Saint John next summer to perform. The Canadian Forces Snowbirds recently released their 2026 performance schedule, and it includes two days of shows as part of Airshow Atlantic at the Saint John Airport on Aug. 29 and 30. The 2026 season will be a special...
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While the construction traffic delays in Antigonish are frustrating for drivers, the delays are also negatively impacting local businesses. One owner has lost a third of her regular clients due to the Bay Road construction project, equaling about $15,000 in loses. Owner of Happy Dogs Antigonish...
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by Evan TaylorPremier Tim Houston is defending the province’s decision to crack down on illegal cannabis operations, saying the move is driven by growing concerns over product safety, potency, and the lack of regulation in Nova Scotia’s unlicensed market. Houston says the province has seen a sharp increase...
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by Caitlin SnowA handful of communities in Antigonish County will have their power turned off, Monday afternoon. Nova Scotia Power says it is to replace a broken insulator and to complete the work, electricity will be cut off for two hours in the following areas: St. Andrews Lower South River Marydale Pomquet...
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Th’YARC is getting a major facelift. Funding is on the way for Yarmouth’s playhouse and theatre. It’s going towards new seating, flooring and accessibility upgrades. Acadie-Annapolis MP Chris d’Entremont made the announcement at the venue on Parade Street. He says it’s been needed for a long...
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