A homecoming for Yarmouth’s Cameron Nickerson. He’s playing at the former art gallery for Nova Scotia Music Week Saturday night. Nickerson is a country-bluegrass artist, and has been playing since junior high, many in Yarmouth remember his former band ‘The Rockabillys.’ Since that time Nickerson...
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by Jacob MooreA planned power outage Friday will affect some customers in the Mill Lake Road area in Hubbards. Nova Scotia Power says it’s related to the ongoing upgrades in the area to improve the reliability of service for customers. The planned outage is scheduled from 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. It will affect...
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The best in Yarmouth business have been recognized. The Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Business Awards at Mariners Centre last night. The Rodd Grand Hotel took home Large Business of the Year. Manager Leigh Forrest credits her staff for the win. “We couldn’t do this without all of them....
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by Alex AllanMore than 9,000 nurses in New Brunswick have a new contract that includes pay raises and higher shift premiums. The New Brunswick Nurses Union represents registered nurses, nurse practitioners and licensed practical nurses. Members work in hospitals, community health programs, Ambulance NB and...
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by Alex AllanOdour complaints tied to TransAqua’s biosolids program dominated the discussion as the utility presented its annual update to Moncton city council on Monday. Councillor Bryan Butler said residents in the city’s north end continue to raise concerns about the smell. “I would say that there’s a...
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by Evan TaylorThe Region of Queens Municipality is changing the start time for its evening council meetings to make them more consistent and accessible. Beginning October 28, the public portion of the regular council meetings held on the fourth Tuesday of each month will start at 5:30 p.m. Closed session...
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There are two planned power outages in Aulds Cove and neighbouring communities on Friday, October 24. The power turnoffs will be between 6 a.m. and 6:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. NS Power will be performing upgrades to the main transmission line which will improve the reliability of...
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by Evan TaylorCanada’s federal government is moving to tighten bail and sentencing laws, with Justice Minister Sean Fraser unveiling what he called the most sweeping criminal law reforms in years. The new Bail and Sentencing Reform Act introduces more than 80 changes to the Criminal Code, focused on keeping...
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by Alex AllanNew Brunswick drivers can expect only minor relief at the pumps this week, according to an industry source. Regular self-serve gasoline is expected to dip slightly, but the change is minimal, and diesel is expected to move down by one cent per litre Thursday night. Maximum prices currently range...
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by Randy ThomsFive projects considered of national importance are before a new federal office for consideration. They include two copper mines in western Canada, a natural gas pipeline and the expansion of Montreal’s Port. The Major Projects Office (MPO) was established in August to help fast-track projects...
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