by Caitlin SnowA new awareness campaign to help youth in Nova Scotia recognize the warning signs of gender-based violence in relationships. The province says it is for young people aged 12-20 and includes a website that has information and resources. “This campaign brings awareness to the red flags like...
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Nova Scotia Power is holding an in-person session regarding billing in Port Hawkesbury on Tuesday, December 16. It’s happening from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre. Please bring your paper or electronic power bill and a picture of you meter if your bill is still being...
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by Jacob MooreTwo RCMP officers were cleared of any wrongdoing in relation to an impaired driving investigation that involved an RCMP officer’s son. On Feb. 11, the officer’s son was in a crash and had his license suspended after a roadside impaired driving investigation by a Justice Department officer,...
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by Alex AllanA drug‑trafficking investigation in Bass River led to the seizure of a prohibited firearm and suspected drugs, according to the RCMP. Officers executed a search warrant at a home on Bass River Road on December 8. Police Dog Services assisted with the operation, along with members of the...
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by Caitlin SnowDozens and dozens of 12-feet blow-up Santas are lined up in a Halifax-area neighborhood for the third year in a row, in an effort to bring some Christmas cheer while raising money for Feed Nova Scotia. Meagan Boudreau is one of number of residents of Colby South – Colby ‘North’ over the holidays...
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A section of Highway 101 is closed due to a structure fire. It’s in Digby County between civic 8846 in Brighton and North Range Cross Road in Barton. The Department of Public Works says the closure is effect until further notice. The Digby, Plympton, Gilbert’s Cove, Smith’s Cove and Weymouth...
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A restaurant in Clare was destroyed by fire. In a Facebook post, the owner of the Seashore Restaurant and Blue Rock Lounge in Meteghan confirmed the ‘devastating’ blaze. It happened around 3 a.m Sunday, no word on the cause. The Meteghan, Little Brook, St. Bernard, Salmon River, Weymouth and...
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The Yarmouth Mariners got a big win in their last game before Christmas. Justin Garneau and Liam Dutcher scored in the second period as they defeated Amherst 4-2 Saturday night on the road. Keegan Warren was sharp with 33 saves. Jared Pitman and Loic Mburanumwe also scored. That win put Yarmouth...
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by Evan TaylorWork to build more than 1,400 new housing units across Nova Scotia is set to begin, with the majority of the development planned for the Shannon Park area of Dartmouth. The Province and the federal government announced $300 million in joint funding to support the construction of 1,430 new...
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by Evan TaylorMost of Nova Scotia is waking up with fresh snow on the ground on Monday morning. Throughout Sunday, around 10 centimetres fell, which has led to some cancellations and concerns with road conditions for the start of the week. As the snowfall was prolonged throughout Sunday into Monday morning,...
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