by Bryan TaitQuispamsis town councillors decided against requesting changes to cost-sharing agreements for regional facilities for the time being. At a regular meeting last week, councillors discussed the issue of paying operational costs for TD Station and the Trade and Convention Centre. Coun. Kirk Miller...
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by Randy ThomsThe federal government intends to spend more to address Canada’s labour needs in the upcoming budget. Jobs Minister Patty Hadju is revealing four initiatives. It includes setting aside $75 million to expand on union-led training programs. “This will support apprenticeships in the red seal trades...
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by NewsA 13-year-old is facing a charge of mischief after a bomb threat at the Halifax Shopping Centre over the weekend. Police say it happened Saturday around 4 pm. According to staff, a teen went into a store and handed someone a note that said they had a bomb and then left immediately after....
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by Tara ClowMotorists travelling on Main Street in Moncton will notice some slowdowns. Crews will be working to replace signage at 860 Main Street between 9 am and 8 pm on Tuesday. That is located between Robinson Street and Westmorland Street. Traffic will be down to one lane with stop-and-go traffic....
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A life-long Blue Jays fan got to experience the World Series up close. Colin MacIsaac lives near Toronto, but grew up on the East Coast in Halifax. He and his family took in Game 2 on Saturday night, a 5-1 Jays loss. Still, MacIsaac says it was a dream come true. “The flag across the outfield,...
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by Tara ClowThe long wait for a new Salisbury Fire Hall is over. Firefighters moved into their new Main Street location last week. The planning began for this fire hall pre-COVID in 2019. It is 12,460 square feet, and includes several new features that the previous hall on Douglas Street didn’t have. “It...
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by Caitlin SnowThe federal government has given a thumbs up to infilling in Dartmouth Cove, with an amended approval. According to its website, Transport Canada is giving the go ahead on the condition that the project still comply with other laws, including HRM municipal bylaws. Transport Canada’s latest move...
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A former minister is disappointed about losing his seat after a recent cabinet shakeup. MLA Trevor Boudreau lost his role as Minister of Energy, when Premier Tim Houston took on the role himself. In an email to our newsroom, Boudreau tells us he was deeply passionate and committed to the...
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A Yarmouth Halloween tradition continues. The annual Jack O’Lantern Parade takes place at Gateway Park Tuesday night. Yarmouth Recreation is putting on the event for the 21st year.. They encourage families to dress up and take part, as they walk around the track, it’s free to attend. The event...
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by Jacob MooreA 50-year-old man from Hunts Point, Queens County, is in custody after allegedly sexually assaulting a minor. Queens County RCMP say the man was taken into custody, according to an update on Monday. Investigators called for the public’s help to locate the man on Oct. 20. Police also thanked the...
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