by Caitlin SnowTwo major canoeing events are coming to a popular club in Dartmouth this summer. Lake Banook will host canoe spring world championships, back-to-back. Canoe Kayak Canada in partnership with the International Canoe Federation (ICF), the Atlantic Division Canoe Kayak Canada (ADCKC), Nova Scotia...
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by Alex AllanThe Canada Infrastructure Bank has finalized a $660‑million loan to Irving Pulp and Paper to support a large‑scale modernization of its west Saint John mill. Irving says the $1.1‑billion project, known as Project NextGen, will replace equipment dating back to the 1970s. “The loan will help us...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Sioux Lookout Bombers now hold down first place in the Superior International Junior Hockey League. The Bombers won all three of its games over the weekend including an 8-1 win over the Red Lake Miners Sunday night. Sioux Lookout also beat the Ironwood Lumberjacks in back-to-back games...
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by Evan TaylorThe South Shore Lumberjacks opened their home schedule in style, skating to an 8-1 win over the Brookfield Elks at the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre. The victory capped a flawless opening stretch for the team, which entered the game undefeated after winning its first three contests on the...
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A big honour for a family in Yarmouth. The road in front of Mariners Centre is being named ‘Clayton Way.’ It’s to recognize manager Dave Clayton’s 50 years of service at the old arena and Mariners Centre. After a presentation at centre ice at Saturday night’s Mariners game, Clayton said it was...
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by Evan TaylorThe Town of Bridgewater is warning residents and businesses to prepare for possible service disruptions if municipal workers proceed with strike action. Unionized staff with CUPE 1092 recently voted unanimously in favour of a strike, though no job action has been initiated as negotiations...
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by Caitlin SnowThe small wildfire in Kings County is now being held. In a post on social media, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says the fire near Lake George is at 2 hectares and was declared as being held, Sunday night. DNR says no structures are at risk and crews are making “good progress” to get...
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by Caitlin SnowNearly 1,300 paramedics who serve communities across Nova Scotia are being celebrated, Monday. The province says Medic Monday, first recognized in 2013, is an opportunity to give thanks and reflect on the critical and life-saving role paramedics play in emergency care. This year, tribute is paid...
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by Alex AllanHealing walks are planned in Saint John and Saint Andrews to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It’s a day that honours children who were taken from their families and forced to attend residential schools. The City of Saint John said its walk will take place on Tuesday at...
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by NewsA long-time MLA in Cape Breton has passed away. Alfie MacLeod was the PC member for Sydney-Mira-Louisbourg for 13 years. He stepped away in 2019 to run in the federal election. MacLeod was also speaker of the House from 2007-2009. Just last week, Premier Tim Houston acknowledged his friend and...
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