by Jacob MooreThe province is slowly trying to cut vacant jobs in government departments. Minister John Lohr told reporters on Thursday that government employers have a directive: once a vacant position is filled, another vacant one must be cut. He says they are looking for creative ways to save money. “We’re...
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Construction for a roundabout in Antigonish is expected to be complete in December. Public Works says the upgrade to the Highway 4 and Church Street intersection should improve safety for both vehicles and pedestrians. In the meantime, drivers should use Highway 104 to get from West Street to...
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by Alex AllanThe RCMP is asking for the public’s help following an assault that left two men injured in Moncton. Police say officers responded to a report of an assault outside a residence on Lancaster Road around 1:55 a.m. on June 20. When they arrived, they found an unconscious man who was taken to the...
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by Alex AllanCanadian scientists have found that the ocean floor is on the move. In Webb’s Bay, Nunatsiavut, the seabed swells in winter and settles in summer, creating frost blisters as wide as a car and about a foot tall. Dr. Audrey Limoges, an associate professor of earth sciences at the University of New...
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Nova Scotia’s Fisheries minister says China is a very important trading partner. Kent Smith visited the country recently to attend a seafood expo and have meetings. China is the province’s second-largest seafood market, over $600 million in seafood was exported to the country in 2024. Smith says...
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by Evan TaylorGlen Murray Invitational The Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre in Bridgewater will be hosting lots of hockey over the upcoming weekend. Running from Friday to Saturday is the Annual Glen Murray Invitational Hockey Tournament. Hosted by Park View Education Centre, the tournament is named after...
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The province is confident they’ll reach a deal with long-term care workers. Several CUPE locals have voted in favour of strike action in recent weeks, they’re asking for higher wages and more staffing. Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Barbara Adams says the staff that work at these facilities...
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The Yarmouth Mariners hope to finish their longest home-stand of the season on a winning note. It’s a big one Friday night against the Pictou County Crushers, the team they’re tied with for the last playoff spot in the division. The Mariners and Crushers each have 18 points, Pictou County have...
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by Steve GowDowntown Halifax is expected to be filled with tens of thousands of spectators Saturday evening as the annual Holiday Parade of Lights gets underway. Each year, Santa Claus leads a procession of floats from community groups and corporate partners as it winds through the downtown core to help get...
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The Town of Yarmouth announcing the date for their annual tree lighting. It’s happening the last Friday of November, the 28th at 6 p.m. A tree will be lit in front of Town Hall, along with all of Frost Park. Santa is expected to visit, and hot chocolate will be served.
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