by Randy ThomsThe provincial government is expanding the eligibility of R-S-V vaccines. Seniors aged 75 and older will be among the first to receive the vaccine this fall. Health Minister Sylvia Jones says it builds on the inclusion of adults aged 60 to 74 who are susceptible to the virus, as well as young...
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by Caitlin SnowThe Long Lake wildfire in Annapolis County has grown again to about 8,278 hectares and remains out of control, however no new homes have been evacuated. In a press conference, Wednesday afternoon, Dave Steeves on the incident management team with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said,...
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by Alex AllanA 58-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences, including personation of a peace officer. Officers received information on Tuesday about an individual in Pointe-du-Chêne who was believed to have a retired police vehicle, uniforms, and other equipment. Police say the man was allegedly...
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by Randy ThomsThe Ontario Arts Council has awarded more than 10 million dollars to art groups and artists across the province. The grants are used to fund the work and promotion of artists across many disciplines, including craft, dance, literature, music, theatre, media arts and visual arts. “Every dollar...
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As things remain uncertain for evacuees of the Long Lake wildfire, over 100 were treated to a turkey dinner. The supper was organized Tuesday by the Annapolis Valley Folk School at the old church in Clarence for the West Dalhousie and New Albany communities. The school’s Maureen MacInnis says it...
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A record performance for Nova Scotia at the Canada Games. Our province won 61 medals at the summer games in St. John’s, Newfoundland, including 21 gold. That surpasses the summer record of 56. Chef de mission with Team Nova Scotia Cathy Burton says all competitors need to be celebrated. “They...
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by Brad PerryMunicipal staff say audited financial statements show Saint John’s financial health continues to improve. The city ended the 2024 fiscal year with a small $39,000 surplus, according to the documents made public last week. “That is actually a 0.02 per cent variance of our operating budget,” Craig...
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by Tara ClowThe Town of Riverview needs help to name the new All Wheels Park. It’s located next to the future home of the Riverview Recreation Complex at the corner of Runneymeade Road and Bridgedale Boulevard roundabout. It’ll be a home for skateboards, bikes, rollerblades and even wheelchairs. Submissions...
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by Tara ClowThe provincial government and Crown Counsel have reached a tentative deal. Around 50 lawyers working in legal and legislative services at the Office of the Attorney General are represented by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada. Details of the agreement are not being...
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by Caitlin SnowA long-standing agricultural show is now on in Antigonish- the Eastern Nova Scotia Exhibition is celebrating its 159th year. Shaun Smith, acting manager tell us, the five-day show usually sees 9,000-10,000 people enjoy the festivities that has everything from craft displays to rides, dogs and...
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