St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is celebrating their latest recognition. Maclean’s has awarded StFX with the best reputation of all primarily undergraduate universities across Canada. “Having the best reputation in the country is an outcome directly related to the exceptional educational...
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by Evan TaylorKentville Police say the woman reported missing from a seniors complex on River Street has been found safe. Police had asked for the public’s help after she was last seen leaving the building around 11:15 a.m. and was believed to be confused and alone. Officers thank residents for sharing...
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by NewsThe province’s police watchdog has cleared a member of the Kings District RCMP from domestic assault allegations. SiRT says it was May 23, was RCMP was contacted by a Child Protection Supervisor from the Department of Opportunities and Social Development Family and Children’s Services. Officials...
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by Tara ClowThere will be activity on the Petitcodiac River over the next few weeks. Riverview firefighters IAFF Local 2549 are conducting swift water rescue training in an effort to maintain their certification. The live training helps to ensure firefighters are able to respond safely and effectively...
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by Jacob MooreThe Queens County District RCMP are searching for a 50-year-old man wanted for sex charges involving a minor. Jason Scott Rudderham is wanted for alleged sexual assault, interference, and exploitation, along with invitation to sexual touching and exposing his genitals to someone under fourteen...
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by Tara ClowA boil water order in Dieppe has now been lifted. It was issued on Saturday, affter a water main break. Residents in areas from 1951 to 2685 Amirault, 16 and 19 Léonide, André, Bayview, Carter, Dover, Florida, Freda, Jessica, J.F. Bourgeois, Joanne, Jocelyn, Kristian, Marco, Raphaël, Sophie,...
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An official opening welcomed 17 affordable units in Antigonish. The town, the county, and the province, and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) all supported the project on Appleseed Drive and attended the opening on Friday, along with the families living there. Board Chair, Colleen...
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by Bryan TaitThe biggest project on tap for Quispamsis next year will cost about $8 million. The question is who is going to pay for it. Quispamsis council met on Oct. 16 to begin preliminary budget discussions for 2026. Among the expenditures discussed was the Hampton Road Streetscape Program. Town staff...
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A chance to ask questions about Yarmouth hospital’s new emergency department. An open house is planned for Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. at the basement level of the hospital. Gina Leaman is the site-lead, and says it’s a great opportunity to learn more. “You can look at some of the photos we have that...
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by Evan TaylorThe South Shore Lumberjacks remain undefeated after edging out the East Hants Penguins 2–1 in overtime on home ice Saturday night at the LCLC. Marcus Tench scored the winner in extra time, sealing another close contest for the Jacks and extending their perfect start to the season. Kyle...
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