by Randy ThomsGovernment workers involved in a hybrid workplace model for the past several years will be required to spend more time in the office. The provincial government wants them there four days a week, starting on October 20th. The goal is for them to transition to a full work week at the office in the...
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by NewsSerious injuries after a crash on Main Street in Dartmouth. Police say it happened around 4 p.m., Thursday at Ridgecrest Drive. Traffic is blocked in both directions on Main between Brigadoon and Ridgecrest Drive and will remain that way for awhile. No word on how many were involved in the...
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by NewsWater conservation is now voluntary in Inverness. It was downgraded from mandatory today for users of the municipal water system. The municipality says it’s because of continued efforts of residents to save water. They’re still encouraging you to curb usage as much as possible. That includes...
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by Alex AllanGas and diesel prices are expected to fall Thursday night, according to an industry source. Both regular self-serve gasoline and diesel are expected to drop by around two cents per litre. Maximum prices in the province currently range from $1.47 for regular self-serve and $1.52 for diesel. In...
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It’s time to get out your Acadian flag. Friday’s National Acadian Day will be a loud celebration throughout Yarmouth and Digby counties. Several ‘Tintamarre’ parades are taking place in the region. You’re encouraged to bring noisemakers and dress in Acadian colours. New this year, a Tintamarre...
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by NewsA Halifax man is wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. RCMP say Edward James Schijns is believed to be in HRM. He is facing charges for Being at Large on a Release Order, Failure to Comply with Conditions and Fraud. The 41-year-old is described as 5’6, 123 lbs, bald with blue eyes. If you...
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This year’s ‘Miracle Treat Day’ has a celebrity boost. Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand was at Dairy Queen’s Fall River location to meet and greet fans Thursday. The NHL star tells Acadia News that it means a lot to support the IWK. “I think it’s such a great opportunity. Especially being...
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What should you do if a wildfire is threatening your home? The Nova Scotia Emergency Management office says you need to have a to-go bag ready. Being able to look after yourself and your family for up to three days is key. They say the kit should be easy to carry, and everyone in the house...
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by CJ GoaterThe provincial government has announced that Ontario Public Service employees will be returning to work from an office full-time next year. Minister Caroline Mulroney, who is also the president of the Treasury Board, made the announcement on Thursday. “As the government delivers on our plan to...
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Quad County residents have been reporting a strong smell of smoke. The Havre Boucher Fire Department posted on Facebook Thursday morning that calls are coming in all over the area as far as Mabou, Inverness, Whycocomagh, and Cape George. They posted that after a conversation with the Department...
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