by Jacob MooreThe government is still reviewing a by-law to protect Dartmouth Cove. Halifax council recently voted to ban infilling at the site. But the Premier says they are still trying to understand it. “There are some ambiguities and there’s a lot of questions. even continue to get different information,...
READ MORE
Two beaches are now safeguarded for future generations. This is thanks to their new designations through the Nova Scotia’s Provincial Parks Act. Cape Jack Beach in Antigonish County is now designated as a 0.7-hectare provincial park, and Port Shoreham Beach in Guysborough County has been...
READ MORE
by NewsInformation is being sought on a shooting in Cole Harbour. RCMP say it happened around 3:45 Thursday morning in the parking lot of a store in the Forest Hills Parkway. When police arrived, they found an injured man, who told officers he’d been shot. The 31-year-old from Cole Harbour has...
READ MORE
An economic impact study of the ‘CAT’ ferry is expected ‘within the coming months.’ That’s according to Public Works minister Fred Tilley, when asked about the Yarmouth-to-Maine vessel. An interim report released last year said the service benefits all regions. Passenger numbers took a dip to...
READ MORE
by Bryan TaitConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre ducked questions about his leadership style at a media event in Calgary Wednesday. Poilievre was asked if he’d reflected on whether his style had driven two MPs from the party since the federal budget was released. Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont crossed the...
READ MORE
by Evan TaylorNova Scotia’s annual Tree for Boston is officially on its way after a ceremonial cutting in Lunenburg County this week. The 13.7-metre (45-foot) spruce was cut on November 12 during a public event in Martins Brook, where former property owners Ronald and Claire Feener — who nominated the tree —...
READ MORE
A retired RCMP Officer charged with sexual assault was expected to appear in court today, but the case was postponed. The Province’s Police Watchdog, Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) has charged Sergeant Darrell W. Johnson with three counts of sexual assault. The occurrences allegedly...
READ MORE
by Bryan TaitAtlantic Canada could be in for above-average snowfall this winter, according to the venerable Farmers’ Almanac. According to the Almanac’s winter forecast for the region, the snowiest periods could be mid-November, mid- and late December, and early to mid-January. Snow tends to increase the...
READ MORE
by Tara ClowCalling all snowmobile enthusiasts! Mark February 13 and 14 on your calendars for a new event coming to downtown Moncton. Manager of Events and Festivals Chad Gautreau says they’ve partnered with TRIBU Expérientiel, which is based in Quebec, to bring a snowmobile stunt show to the Hub City. “We...
READ MORE
by Jacob MooreThe province has declined a proposal to put a golf course on the protected land of West Mabou Beach. Premier Tim Houston told reporters Thursday morning that the government declined the application from the Cabot company after weighing the pros and cons of the project. “We’ve actually reached...
READ MORE