by Alex AllanEastern Nova Scotia could see heavy snow and strong winds Sunday night and Monday as a developing low‑pressure system approaches the region. In a Special Weather Statement issued Saturday, Environment Canada said the system may bring 20 centimetres or more of snow. The agency said northwesterly...
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by Jacob MooreSeveral stores and restaurants in Halifax are wrestling with some hardships ahead of the holiday season. A Dartmouth chicken restaurant is afraid for the safety of their employees. Their propane tank was tampered with a few months ago, and the whole restaurant smelled like propane. On Tuesday,...
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by Jacob MooreStarting next week, you will have to be careful where you park during snowy weather. The winter parking ban period for the Halifax area begins Monday and goes until March 31. You can still park your car overnight when the weather is fine. But if there is snowy weather, the city will declare the...
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by Jacob MooreFederal MP Michael Ma may have crossed the floor to gain some voting freedom, according to a political expert. MP Michael Ma left the Conservatives in favour of the Liberals. At the time, Ma said he felt Ma may have wanted to support Liberal policy without crossing the floor, but the...
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Traffic relief is on the way if you live in Antigonish. Construction has been ongoing for weeks on West Street causing long wait times and blocking access to the hospital. Many residents expressed their frustration with sitting in traffic on social media. However, Mayor Sean Cameron says paving...
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by Bryan TaitSussex RCMP arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with an arson this week. A press release said officers responded to a report of a residential fire on Post Road in Sussex on Wednesday. The investigation led them to a person of interest, and they quickly located and arrested the suspect...
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by Alex AllanA new regional report is raising concerns about how domestic homicides are understood and prevented in Atlantic Canada. The Council of Atlantic Premiers explained the study offers the most detailed look in a decade at how these deaths happen and how governments can respond more effectively. The...
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by Caitlin SnowA local chocolate company who has received global recognition for its story of resilience and kindness is about to hit the big screen – again. The story behind Peace by Chocolate, based out of Antigonish, will be made into a new animated movie. Tariq Hadhad, CEO and founder tells our newsroom,...
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There’s a meteor shower to watch this weekend! The Geminids meteor shower is expected to peak Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13 evenings between 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., according to NASA. During the peak hour, up to 120 Geminid meteors can be seen in perfect conditions. It is best to...
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by Bryan TaitNew Brunswick is moving forward with a new strategy to recruit and retain teachers and other urgently needed words in the education system. “Like other jurisdictions across the country, New Brunswick is facing significant challenges in meeting the increasing demand for teachers and allied health...
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