A Halifax Regional Police officer’s badge is missing. The officer reported that their badge was lost on November 10th. It is believed it may have been lost on the Halifax Waterfront, near Bishop’s Landing. Anyone with information or in possession of the badge is asked to call HRP at 902-490-5020...
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by Adam RileyTwo Fort Frances residents have been arrested following a traffic stop in the community and resulted in the seizure of drugs and other items associated with drug trafficking. On November 11th Ontario Provincial Police on patrol in the area of Fifth Street East pulled the vehicle over just after...
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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) will take over Moncton’s Avenir Centre for the Atlantic Slam basketball tournament this week. NCAA games have been played in Canada before, but this is the first time Atlantic Canada will play host to Division 1 basketball. “We are known for...
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MADD Canada is partnering with NB Liquor to deliver a life-saving sober driving message to students. The School Program features educational videos for students in Grade 7 through Grade 12. Each video presentation features a fictionalized story, followed by real-life stories from victims of...
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by Brad PerryMounites in New Brunswick have announced where 51 new frontline policing positions will be added over the next two years. The new members were part of $20.5 million in additional funding announced in the most recent provincial budget in March. “We were able to identify where the new frontline...
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by NewsDonkin Coal Mine’s remaining staff have been laid off after one of the longest stop work order’s in Nova Scotia’s recent history. The stoppage has been in effect since July after a couple of roof falls. No one was injured in the incidents. Morien Resources says Kameron Coal has decided to place...
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The Viola Desmond Cinema has been officially unveiled in Toronto, Ontario. TIFF Bell Lightbox’s largest cinema was renamed to honour the African Nova Scotian civil rights advocate on November 8th, Viola Desmond Day. In 1946 the Halifax businesswoman was arrested and fined when she refused to...
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A chance to have your say on the future planning and land-use in the Municipality of Yarmouth. A public hearing is taking place Tuesday night at 6:30 the Hebron Rotary Centre. Written submissions are no longer being accepted, but if you want to speak at the meeting, you’ll need to register with...
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by Adam RileyThe leaders of five provinces have made an official request for a meeting with the Prime Minister over the carbon tax. In a letter, released late Friday, the Premiers of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta are requesting a meeting to discuss the carbon tax and recent...
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New ways to explore our region’s rich Acadian history. The Municipalities of Clare and Argyle are expanding the popular Acadian Shores Interpretive Tour. 9 new heritage sites will be added for 2024, making a total of 37 sites with interpretive panels. Clare’s Tourism Manager Larry Peach says it...
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