Another step forward for the Port Hawkesbury waterfront development. Council has approved an investment $15,000 toward the next phase in the project. The Strait Canso Yacht Club offered to pay 25 per cent and the Town approved to cover the remaining 75 per cent. Mayor Brenda Chisholm-Beaton...
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Thousands of fishers are gearing up for Dumping Day. The fall lobster season is scheduled to open Monday in fishing areas 33 and 34, stretching from Digby around to Eastern Passage. Dan Fleck with the Brazil Rock 33/34 Lobster Association says fishers are hoping for a fair price to start. “The...
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by Bryan TaitAn iconic piece of Saint John real estate is likely to face the wrecking ball in the near future. The Golden Ball building at the corner of Union and Sydney streets was recently sold to J.D. Irving, Ltd. A release from JDI confirmed the purchase of the building and property as part the company’s...
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by Alex AllanA new advisory council on homelessness has started its work in Fredericton, bringing together members from 19 community organizations. The council was created by the government’s ministerial task force on homelessness. It held its first meeting this week to set the terms of reference and outline...
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by Caitlin SnowTwo more long-term care homes in Nova Scotia have voted to strike, adding to the growing list. In two separate news releases Wednesday, CUPE says workers from Maritime Odd Fellows Home in Pictou as well as staff at Ryan Hall in Bridgewater all voted 100 per cent in favour of job action. For...
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by Caitlin SnowYou can likely expect delays for the next little while if you travel on Highway 102. HRM says starting Thursday, the southbound off-ramp at Exit 3 will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for up to six weeks for construction. A detour will be available at Larry Uteck Blvd at Exit 2B. According to a...
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by Caitlin SnowIt’s that time of year again, where you will have the opportunity to help those in need this holiday season. The Salvation Army has launched its 135th annual Christmas Kettle Campaign. Wendy Woodland, public relations officer with the Salvation Army, tells us why this initiative is so important....
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Another Christmas tradition between Nova Scotia and Massachusetts. A tree from Shelburne is heading to Gloucester, it’s been a tradition between the ‘sister cities’ for over 20 years. This year’s tree came from the Doane family of Lower Ohio. In a post, State Senator Bruce Tarr thanked Shelburne...
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by Caitlin SnowPart-time faculty at two Halifax universities have ratified a new collective agreement. In a news release from CUPE Local 3912 Wednesday, the deal comes with historic gains after members walked the picket lines at Saint Mary’s University and The Mount for more than three weeks. “We’re proud of...
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More local food will be available in Nova Scotia hospitals and universities. Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow announced the Institutional Development Expansion and Advancement program on Wednesday at the Harvesting Connections Forum in Greenwich, Kings County. It’s a partnership between the...
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