by Caitlin SnowThe country’s transport and internal trade minister is stepping down. In a post on social media, Tuesday, Chrystia Freeland announced she is leaving Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet and will not reoffer in the next federal election. “I am forever grateful to my constituents for trusting me...
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Help is needed to find a stolen side-by-side in Port Hawkesbury. It was taken overnight between July 31 and August 1, according to the RCMP. The side-by-side is green with the words “Arctic Cat” and “Wildcat Trail” on the side of the vehicle. The licence plate is LX042. If you have any...
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by CJ GoaterThe provincial government has announced that it is spending $8,000,000 over three years to support the Ontario First Nations Economic Developers Association (OFNEDA). Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation and the Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire Economic...
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by CJ GoaterRail Safety Week has been launched across Canada. The goal of the week is to raise awareness about the risks of unsafe behaviour around railway tracks and property. The initiative kicked off on Monday and is running through Friday. “Rail safety isn’t just about big moments; it’s about the small...
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by Caitlin SnowA new Costco is possibly in the works for Middle Sackville, but nothing has been confirmed. Mayor Andy Fillmore tells Acadia News that there is interest in building what would be the third location in the province, on Margeson Drive, as part of the city’s regional plan for growth. “We keep on...
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by NewsA man is facing a laundry list of weapon and threats charges after a shooting in Halifax. It happened Friday night on Intercolonial Street just before 6 p.m., near Kempt Road. Five people were arrested; one person was hurt and sent to hospital. The 36-year-old suspect appeared in court Monday...
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‘Concerning weaknesses’ in the province’s plan to add thousands of nursing home beds by 2032. That’s according to Auditor General Kim Adair’s latest report, which makes 10 recommendations. The plan is for 5,700 new beds, Adair says the department isn’t properly monitoring nursing homes under...
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The QMJHL Draft is coming to Halifax. The Mooseheads are the host team for the event in early June, 2026. It’s the first time the entry draft will be held in Halifax, it will take place at Scotiabank Centre. The Mooseheads currently have two picks in the first round. In a release, Mooseheads...
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by Brad PerryCanada’s inflation rate inched up to 1.9 per cent in August. Statistics Canada said that was compared to 1.7 per cent the month before. Gasoline prices fell to a lesser extent year over year last month, said the report. On a yearly basis, prices for gasoline fell 12.7 per cent in August,...
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by NewsA conflict of interest investigation involving Argyle council and staff doesn’t go far enough, according to a group of concerned citizens. In a release last week, the Association for Responsible Aquaculture in Argyle said the investigation won’t be fully neutral, because it’s being done by a...
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