by Caitlin SnowThe federal government has officially said ‘no’ to infilling in Dartmouth Cove. In a statement Monday, Minister of Fisheries Joanne Thompson says infilling in that part of the harbour would “permanently destroy” the marine life and supportive fish habitat. “I am not convinced that the permanent...
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Another hike at the gas pump. Gas is going up 7.1 cents per litre at midnight, diesel will jump 10.9 cents. It’s because the energy board has invoked the interrupter clause once again. The conflict in the Middle East has driven fuel prices up across the country.
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by Caitlin SnowA new transportation plan is in the works for HRM. Councillor Kathryn Morse says the city is working on tackling congestion with what they call the Integrated Mobility Plan (IMP) that was introduced last week. In a lengthy statement on social media, Morse outlines that there are 39 recommended...
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The Port Hood Volunteer Fire Department is welcoming a new Fire Chief. The new chief, Shaun MacDonald has been with the department for six years and was Deputy Chief for the last four years. He says taking the position last week was a natural progression and he looks forward to helping out with...
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by Jacob MooreAir Canada’s CEO has announced his retirement about a week after delivering a video condolence message with only French subtitles for the victims of a plane crash in New York. Michael Rousseau will step down by the third quarter of 2026, according to a statement from the company’s board of...
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It looks like we’re not done with winter yet. Ice pellets and freezing rain are in the forecast for parts of eastern and northern Nova Scotia. Environment Canada says it could be signifcant, and it’s expected overnight Tuesday. They say even small amounts of freezing rain can make travel...
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Nova Scotia Health officials are reminding you of a service that can speed up seeing a doctor for an illness or injury by hours. Virtual Urgent Care has been available at hospitals for nearly two years and can support more people using it. Director of Integrated Rural Health in Eastern Zone,...
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by Caitlin SnowIt looks like El Nino is on the way for Canada which could mean a less active hurricane season on the east coast. Meteorologist Tyler Hamilton tells us all signs point to the weather phenomenon taking shape in the Pacific Ocean with sea surface temperatures warmer than normal. “Normally, there’s...
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by Caitlin SnowNova Scotia hockey legend, Bill Riley, has passed away. Hockey Nova Scotia says Riley made history as the third black player to play in the NHL and the first of African Nova Scotian descent. The organization says the Amherst native played over 139 NHL games with the Capitals and Winnipeg Jets...
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by Tara ClowThe Transportation Safety Board of Canada is deploying a team of investigators following a helicopter accident in Sussex, New Brunswick. Few details have been released about an accident involving a Robinson R-44 helicopter. On March 28, 2026, at approximately , at 6:54 p.m., the Sussex RCMP...
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