The Town of Antigonish has awarded a tender for test well drilling It goes to Brewster Well Drilling for $52,640.00 + HST. In a release, the town says the project supports ongoing efforts to ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply for residents, as outlined in the 2025 Strategic Plan....
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Two Shelburne County wardens say the Barrington Lake wildfire sentencing is another chapter closed. In a joint-statement, Shelburne warden Penny Smith and Barrington warden Shaun Hatfield say the news may bring back painful memories of the Barrington Lake wildfire. They say while the...
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Telephone numbers at two local hospitals are changing. Nova Scotia Health says four-digit extensions are being eliminated at Yarmouth Regional and Roseway in Shelburne. That means there will be a new, seven-digit number for every 902 phone line. The authority says this eliminates the need for...
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by Caitlin SnowA non-profit organization is planning a new search for two young children who vanished from rural Nova Scotia more than five months ago. Jack and Lilly Sullivan, four and six years old, went missing after they reportedly wandered away from home on Gairloch Road in Lansdowne Station, Pictou...
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A new level of hockey for fans to watch. The Nova Scotia Senior Hockey League begins its inaugural season this weekend. There are seven teams in the league and two divisions. The Antigonish Bulldogs, Pictou County Pipers, Truro Bearcats and East Hants Penguins make up the Northumberland...
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The Yarmouth Mariners are back at the Fishtank. They take on the West Kent Steamers Friday night at 7, and the Valley Wildcats Sunday afternoon at 4. Yarmouth has lost their last two, they have four wins, six losses and an overtime loss so far this season. The Mariners continue to wear pink...
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by Jacob MooreThousands of workers are wondering what will happen to their jobs at rural post offices after the feds recently lifted a ban that prevented Canada Post from closing rural post offices. On top of that, Dwayne Corner, president of Nova Scotia CUPW, says about 215 post offices in the province are...
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by Tara ClowThe TD Call Centre at Champlain Place is closing its doors. Spokesperson Natasha Ferrari said this will happen in the spring of 2026, but she could not say exactly how many employees are impacted. “We are fully committed to supporting any impacted colleagues through the transition, including...
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by Tara ClowSexual Violence New Brunswick has supported thousands of victims. Their group was established in 1975, and on Saturday, they’ll celebrate 50 years. “Sexual Violence New Brunswick is a community-based nonprofit agency. We’ve provided a lot of low-barrier trauma-informed support to survivors of...
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by Bryan TaitThere will be two brief closures of the Harbour Bridge next week. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure advised the City of Saint John of two temporary full closures of the bridge. On Oct. 20 and 21, a 20-minute closure will occur between 6 and 7 p.m. The closures are necessary for...
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