A motorcyclist was seriously injured following a crash in Dartmouth that shut down traffic in the area for a period of time. Police say the collision happened at the intersection of Portland Street and Highway 111 around 4:45 p.m. last Friday. The driver and passenger of a car involved in the...
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The former MLA for Digby–Annapolis has died at the age of 73. Harold Theriault was first elected in 2003 and went on to spend a decade representing his constituency at the Nova Scotia Legislature. In his obituary, family members remember him as a devoted husband, father, and friend, known for...
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The Nova Scotia Liberals are set to increase their caucus by one seat, going from two MLAs to three. According to a report from CBC News, multiple sources say independent MLA Becky Druhan is expected to make an announcement on Monday that she is joining the Liberal Party. Druhan was first...
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by Jacob MooreSome damaged equipment led to a massive power outage in the Upper Tantallon area Monday morning. Around 6:30 a.m., about 2,000 customers were in the dark. As of about 8:30 a.m., that outage was reduced to 778. The cause is damaged overhead equipment, according to the Nova Scotia Power outage...
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by Caitlin SnowA big investment from all three levels of government into two new homes that will provide safe housing for eight youth in Lower Sackville. MLA Braeden Clark says $6 million will go to Chisholm Services for Children. Chisholm has supported more than 2,600 children since it began in 1972. Clark...
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Nova Scotia Health (NSH) officials say they’re off to a strong start as they launch their One Person One Record (OPOR) system, however, concerns are mounting that the rollout is moving too quickly. The health information system went live in the Central Zone and some of the Mental Health and...
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Janet Flemming had planned to visit her 92-year-old mom at Ocean View Care Home on Mother’s Day, but instead, she received a call that left her feeling worried and disappointed. “As of Wednesday, they’ve closed Ocean View completely,” says Flemming. She explains that an outbreak of norovirus...
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Janet Flemming had planned to visit her 92-year-old mom at Ocean View Care Home on Mother’s Day, but instead, she received a call that left her feeling worried and disappointed. “As of Wednesday, they’ve closed Ocean View completely,” says Flemming. She explains that an outbreak of norovirus...
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by Caitlin SnowNova Scotia’s senior’s minister says the latest deal the union representing long-term care workers presented, was not feasible. The statement by Barb Adams, Friday, comes four weeks after 3,000 CUPE members walked the picket lines and another round of bargaining. Adams says they were optimistic...
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by NewsA section of Portland Street is closed in Dartmouth after a motorcycle crash. Police say it happened on the Highway 111 overpass. As of 6 p.m., highway 111 is open to traffic but westbound Portland Street on the overpass is not. You can still access the bridges from Highway 111.
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