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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by Randy ThomsThere has been a tragic shooting at a church on the south side of Minneapolis. Two children, aged 8 and 10, were killed after a lone gunman fired shots from outside the Annunciation Catholic Church, where dozens of children and staff from nearby Annunciation Catholic School were attending a...
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by Evan TaylorThe Nova Scotia Liberal Party says it will introduce landmark legislation this fall that would make the province the first in Canada to set a minimum age for social media use. The proposed Social Media Responsibility Act would restrict access to platforms for children under 16, mirroring...
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by Alex AllanDoctors and nurse practitioners with Vitalité Health Network are getting a digital boost with a new AI tool called AutoScribe. It’s a transcription tool aimed at reducing administrative work for healthcare providers. The tool is now available to 130 family physicians and nurse practitioners...
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