The Grand Bay-Westfield Fire-Rescue Department will run its annual Operation Christmas Miracle this week. Residents can donate non-perishable food, cash, toys and winter clothing through the annual campaign. The food will be donated to the River Valley Food Bank, and clothing will be given to...
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The housing shortage is top priority for the Municipality of Shelburne. The region has a deficit of 240 units, according to a recent housing assessment report. A public meeting will be held Friday at 1 p.m. to present the results of the report and discuss the future outlook. CAO Warren MacLeod...
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by Tim DavidsonThe federal fall economic statement is getting a big thumbs down from the MP for the Kenora Riding. Conservative Eric Melillo says there is no plan to tackle Canada’s increasing deficit and is worried the housing promises are just too cumbersome. “It’s a plan from this government just to...
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LFA 33 could get an early start to lobster fishing season. A conference call was held this morning with port reps to discuss the marine weather forecast for the area. Dumping Day is normally the last Monday of November. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans have granted a 2-day flexibility...
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An annual holiday tradition in Barrington. The lighting of the Lobster Trap Christmas Tree takes place Thursday at 6 p.m. The tree on the Cape Sable Island Causeway is filled with buoys in memory of those lost to the sea. There will be music, hot chocolate and Santa is going to make a special...
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A big showdown at home for the CHL’s number one ranked team. The Halifax Mooseheads take on first-place Baie-Comeau Thursday night. The Herd have won 10 straight entering the contest. Local sports broadcaster Logan Delaney says they are the talk of the town. “The buzz around hockey last year in...
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by Brad PerryThe Bank of Canada’s governor says interest rates may now be high enough to get inflation back to target. Tiff Macklem made the comments Wednesday while speaking to business leaders in Saint John, N.B. But Macklem cautioned that the central bank is prepared to raise rates further if high...
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A New Brunswick seniors advocate says she thinks more can be done to help seniors in the province. The provincial government announced Tuesday that it will implement affordability measures to help residents with financial issues. “I would’ve liked the government to be much more aggressive and...
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by Caitlin SnowA rainfall warning for Halifax, Guysborough and most of Cape Breton. Environment Canada says between 50 and 60mm could fall between tonight and tomorrow morning. The forecaster says at its heaviest, 10 to 15mm an hour could fall. The system could bring heavy rain and gusty winds with hazardous...
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by Brad PerryA 54-unit townhome development is being proposed in the town of Rothesay. The townhouses would be built in the area of School Avenue and Kaitlyn Street. Developer Stephen Maltby says they’ll have a variety of one- and two-level options, ranging from 1,200 to 1,500 square feet. “We’ll increase...
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