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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A large part of the Town of Antigonish will be without power early Tuesday morning. The Nova Scotia Power outage will happen from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. The Town says they thank residents and businesses for their patience and cooperation while this essential work on their local electrical...
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by Alex AllanThe Canada Post strike is raising concerns about the future of the service, with Prime Minister Mark Carney warning that the corporation is in deep financial trouble. Carney called the postal service “part of our country” and “part of our fabric,” but said its finances are unsustainable while...
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by Bryan TaitThe president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died late Saturday night at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Russell M. Nelson was 101. The president of the Dartmouth, N.S., stake (similar to a diocese) mourned the passing the Church’s leader. “Not only will he be remembered...
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The Yarmouth Mariners couldn’t find the back of the net against the defending champs. They lost 3-0 to the Edmundston Blizzard on Saturday night at home in front of 1,160 fans. It’s the second time they’ve been shut-out in their last three games. Head Coach and General Manager Laurie Barron says...
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by Alex AllanThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has temporarily banned pistachio imports from Iran. This decision aims to protect Canadians during a Salmonella outbreak. The CFIA said in a statement that all pistachios and pistachio-containing products from Iran will be restricted from entering...
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A new Deputy Chief Administration Officer for the Region of Queens. Patrick Hirtle will join the municipality on October 20. CAO Willa Thorpe says Hirtle has more than 10 years of experience and has been a councillor in the Town of Bridgewater. The Deputy CAO helps with planning and direction of...
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The Super Bowl 60 halftime show is set. Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny has been chosen for the big show in February. The 31-year-old is a three-time Grammy winner, and one of the most streamed artists in the world. He continues the rap trend, as Kendrick Lamar headlined last year. Bad Bunny has...
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by Tim Davidson125 members of Unifor at the Princess Court long term care home in Dryden have voted in favour of a 2-and-a-half-year contract. 89 percent of Unifor 324 members ratified their contract with the Kenora District Homes for the Aged. The deal was for a 2.75 wage increase in the first year, three...
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by Jacob MooreFirefighters are battling a small remote wildfire near Lake George, outside of Aylseford. The Department of Natural Resources says the fire is about 1 hectare and out of control, according to a social media post from the department. No structures are at risk at this time. A helicopter dropped...
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