Tariff relief is welcome for Atlantic Canadian businesses. On Monday, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced $80 million to support the region, as part of the billion dollar Regional Tariff Response Initiative. Rhonda Tulk-Lane is the CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce. She says it will help...
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by Caitlin SnowA measles exposure at the QEII Halifax Infirmary. Nova Scotia Health says there are now a total of 61 cases directly connected to cases announced in July and August. They are mainly found in communities with close contacts, however, there has been a public exposure at the Infirmary: Emergency...
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by Caitlin SnowHalifax’s mayor is urging the city’s water utility to let the voices of concerned residents be at the centre of a decision to hike water rates. In a letter written to Halifax Water, Monday, Andy Fillmore says he has heard from thousands over the proposed 36.6 per cent spike, who have major...
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The Halifax Convention Centre is in the international spotlight. Atlantic Canada’s largest multipurpose meeting and event space has been named “World’s Greatest Convention Centre” by a Bloomberg Network program. It is featured on World’s Greatest, a popular television series which highlights...
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by CJ GoaterFirefighters from across northwestern Ontario have travelled to Thunder Bay to take part in FireCon 2025. The event focuses on training by Emergency North Training (ENT). “Volunteer first responders travel from all over northwestern Ontario to enhance their life-saving skills, so they can better...
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by Tara ClowYou may see police officers and canine dogs in the Greater Moncton area this week. Training exercises are underway. RCMP from PEI and New Brunswick, along with police dog service teams, will be in the area from Tuesday until Friday.
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by Caitlin SnowThe Davis Cup World Group 1 Tie will not be played in front of spectators this weekend in Halifax due to safety concerns, according to Tennis Canada. In a statement by the organization released, Tuesday, the game between Israel and Canada will be played in a closed venue. “This decision was not...
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by Tara ClowThe Capitol Theatre has seen a lot of growth over the past ten years, and Kim Rayworth has played a role. She has decided it’s time to close the stage curtains and will retire at the end of the 2025/2026 season. “I have been with the Capitol since the year 2000, when I joined the Board of...
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by NewsA 26-year-old Debert man has been charged with attemped murder. An assault was reported in the community on Sunday afternoon, when RCMP arrived they found a man with life-threatening injuries. The other man fled before police arrived, the victim was taken to hospital. About 11 hours later, RCMP...
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The Town of Yarmouth has cancelled Tuesday night’s public participation meeting. It was scheduled for 6 p.m. at town hall, focused on applications for medical office use on Starrs Road. The town says they apologize for the inconvenience, and will provide a new date for the meeting soon.
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