An initiative near Guysborough that provided a free meal during the pandemic, continues to bring people together. The Eat, Drink and Be Happy program brings those of all ages to cook, eat and be social. Sabrina Skinner with the Sunnyville Community Association shared her vision with us. “I...
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The late Peter Baylis was recognized in the House of Commons. Dartmouth-Cole Harbour MP Darren Fisher honoured the Halifax Mooseheads anthem singer, who passed away last week from brain cancer. “His voice rising through the arena, clear and steady. A moment that fans like me came to treasure,”...
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by Evan TaylorMahone Bay’s Deputy Mayor Colin Kingsmill is resigning. A post on the town’s social media was posted Tuesday afternoon announcing that Mayor Suzanne Lohnes Croft had accepted the resignation. It cited personal reasons as the cause for his departure and noted that the resignation will become...
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by NewsA new type of scam is making the rounds in Nova Scotia. The RCMP Cybercrime Unit says there’s been an increase in business email compromise scams. That’s when cyberattackers impersonate email accounts of trusted businesses. The fake email notes that the victim’s bank information has changed, and...
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by Jacob MooreThere is a large police presence in the area of Main Street in Springhill. The RCMP says it is for an ongoing investigation, and there is no threat to public safety, according to a social media post. They ask people avoid the area to let police do their work.
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by Alex AllanCervical cancer rates in Canada have stalled, and the Canadian Cancer Society says New Brunswick is falling short on HPV protection. The warning comes in the society’s latest Canadian Cancer Statistics report, which shows the country may miss its target to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. Lana...
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by Evan TaylorNova Scotia Liberal leader Derek Mombourquette says the province must launch an independent review of Nova Scotia Power as more households report unexpectedly high bills following this year’s cyberattack. Mombourquette and former premier Iain Rankin sent a letter to the Premier last week,...
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by Evan TaylorWestJet is adding four new nonstop routes out of Halifax next year, calling the expansion a major investment in Nova Scotia’s role as an international gateway. The airline announced new direct flights to Lisbon, Madrid and Copenhagen, along with new transborder service connecting Halifax and...
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by Caitlin SnowThe Halifax Regional Municipality is about to have a new deputy mayor. In a news release, the city says District 11 Councillor Patty Cuttell was elected to the role for the next year, by her colleagues, Tuesday, taking over from Deputy Mayor Tony Mancini. Mayor Andy Fillmore says Cuttell brings...
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by Alex AllanPatients with multiple sclerosis in New Brunswick will soon get quicker answers about their disease. Horizon Health Network, Vitalité Health Network and Roche Canada are partnering to bring biomarker blood testing to the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital in Fredericton. The test, known as...
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