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Editorial cartoonist Bruce MacKinnon to receive StFX honorary degree
Posted 20 November 2025

Editorial cartoonist Bruce MacKinnon to receive StFX honorary degree

One of the country’s most well-known editorial cartoonists will receive an honorary degree from St. Francis Xavier University (StFX). In a news release, the university says Bruce MacKinnon will get honored at a graduation ceremony for 300 students on December 6. MacKinnon is a native of...

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Barrington’s Lobster Trap Tree to be lit, Parade of Lights coming up
Posted 20 November 2025

Barrington’s Lobster Trap Tree to be lit, Parade of Lights coming up

It’s become a Nova Scotian holiday tradition. Barrington’s lobster trap Christmas tree is being lit tonight at 6. It happens at the Cape Sable Island Causeway every year. The tree features buoys in memory of those lost to sea. There will be music, hot chocolate and treats, and a visit from Santa...

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Funding available for black entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Posted 20 November 2025

Funding available for black entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada

New investments in the federal government’s Black Entrepreneurship Program are coming to Atlantic Canada. Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Minister Sean Fraser announced $6.8 million in funds for eligible organizations through the program’s Ecosystem Fund. It’s part of $189 million in...

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Inverness County wants feedback on sewer and water bylaw
Posted 20 November 2025

Inverness County wants feedback on sewer and water bylaw

Inverness County is looking for feedback as they consider getting rid of a sewer and water bylaw. Bylaw 50 was created to amend Bylaw 30 – adding a connection charge for those who live on Maple Street and access the Inverness water and wastewater system. The street was not included in the...

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NDP says Health Minister silent after Cobequid ER faces “worst day on record”
Posted 20 November 2025

NDP says Health Minister silent after Cobequid ER faces “worst day on record”

Nova Scotia’s NDP is calling for immediate action at the Cobequid Community Health Centre following what staff described as an unprecedented emergency room crisis earlier this month. Sackville-Cobequid MLA Paul Wozney says he contacted Health Minister Michelle Thompson two weeks ago after a...

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Moncton Hospital unveils Smilezones to brighten care
Posted 20 November 2025

Moncton Hospital unveils Smilezones to brighten care

Children receiving care at The Moncton Hospital now have access to five newly transformed Smilezone spaces in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unit. Smilezones are colourful areas designed to bring joy and ease stress for young patients and their families. The spaces feature bright murals,...

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Residents rally in Dartmouth as opposition to harbour infill project intensifies
Posted 20 November 2025

Residents rally in Dartmouth as opposition to harbour infill project intensifies

A large crowd gathered near Alderney Landing on Wednesday as opposition continues to build against a proposal to infill part of Dartmouth Cove for future development. More than 80 people took part in the mid-day rally, which ran until early afternoon and drew residents, business owners,...

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Power outages in Kent County
Posted 20 November 2025

Power outages in Kent County

It’s lights out for thousands of residents in the Kent County area, including Cocagne, Grand Digue, Bouctouche and Saint Thomas de Kent. According to the NB Power website, outages are due to a car crash early Thursday morning. Estimated restoration times are currently between 10:00 a.m. and...

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Multi‑vehicle crash closes section of Loch Lomond Road
Posted 20 November 2025

Multi‑vehicle crash closes section of Loch Lomond Road

A multi‑vehicle crash has closed part of Loch Lomond Road on Thursday morning, according to Saint John police. Police said the closure is between McDonald Street and Courtney Avenue. They advised drivers to take alternate routes while emergency crews respond. No details were released about...

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Halifax mayor presses for deeper savings as budget process begins
Posted 20 November 2025

Halifax mayor presses for deeper savings as budget process begins

Halifax regional councillors have started work on the 2026–27 municipal budget, and Mayor Andy Fillmore says the priority has to be cost-cutting. The city is working from what Fillmore called a “bare-bones” draft budget — a plan he directed staff to prepare earlier this year with only...

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