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Halifax council reverses vote to make Morris Street one-way after ultimatum
Posted 5 August 2025

Halifax council reverses vote to make Morris Street one-way after ultimatum

Halifax council has reversed their decision to make Morris Street one way after a strong ultimatum from the premier. Several councillors supported the decision to forge ahead, while others thought it best to take a step back for more consultation with organizations concerned about the bike...

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Section of Riverfront Trail in Moncton closed
Posted 5 August 2025

Section of Riverfront Trail in Moncton closed

A heads up if you are a frequent user of the Riverfront Trail in Moncton. Part of the trail at Hal Betts Field, near Foundry Street, is closed for several weeks. The closure is to allow for the realignment of storm pipe and site servicing for a new development. City officials said the closure,...

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International Culturefest receives $61K from Ottawa
Posted 5 August 2025

International Culturefest receives $61K from Ottawa

A growing Saint John festival is getting support from the federal government. International Culturefest, organized by the Saint John Newcomers Centre, is receiving $61,000. The announcement was made during this year’s festival, which took place over the weekend. “The festival continues to be a...

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Hwy 17 near Ignace closed due to accident
Posted 5 August 2025

Hwy 17 near Ignace closed due to accident

Emergency officials on the scene of a collision near Ignace. There are few details available at this time. A notice from the Ministry of Transportation indicates a motorcycle is involved. The incident has forced the closure of Highway 17 near the pipeline crossing. No word yet on how long the...

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Halifax water asks for voluntary water conservation measures
Posted 5 August 2025

Halifax water asks for voluntary water conservation measures

Halifax Water is asking you to conserve water. In a statement, Tuesday, they say water levels have not been replenished due to a long stretch of low precipitation. “With no significant precipitation forecasted in the coming weeks, these levels will continue to lower,” reads the statement. The...

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N.S. bans travel, activities in woods due to dry conditions
Posted 5 August 2025

N.S. bans travel, activities in woods due to dry conditions

Stay out of the woods. That’s the warning from Premier Tim Houston as Nova Scotia experiences extremely dry conditions. The province is banning all unnecessary travel in wooded areas, including hiking, fishing and ATV use. Camping is only allowed in campgrounds. It goes into effect at 4 p.m....

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Lineup set for Cape Breton Comedy show in St. Peter’s
Posted 5 August 2025

Lineup set for Cape Breton Comedy show in St. Peter’s

An all-star lineup is set to bring the laughter to St. Peter’s as part of the Cape Breton Comedy Festival. The August 21st show will be at the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn. Nathan Macintosh, a 2025 JUNO nominee for Best Comedy Album, is the headlining act. The Halifax native now lives in New York and has...

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Lots of work ahead for Dartmouth book store saved by the community
Posted 5 August 2025

Lots of work ahead for Dartmouth book store saved by the community

After a surge in community support, a Dartmouth bookstore made enough money to stay open for another month and pay down some of their debt. But Jacob Smith says there is still a lot of work ahead and they plan to make some changes. “There was a few rules that people kind of turned their nose up...

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St. John’s ready for Canada Games to kick off this week
Posted 5 August 2025

St. John’s ready for Canada Games to kick off this week

The 2025 Canada Games open in St. John’s on August 8, bringing more than 5,000 athletes, coaches, and managers from across Canada to compete in 19 sports over two weeks. Karen Sheriffs, CEO of the 2025 Canada Games Host Society, says participants will arrive in two waves — one for the first...

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3 girls from Yarmouth to play baseball at Canada Games
Posted 5 August 2025

3 girls from Yarmouth to play baseball at Canada Games

Three girls from Yarmouth County are going to play baseball at the Canada Games. Anna Murphy of Yarmouth, Ellie Pyne of the Wasoqopa’q First Nation and Maddie Gates of Kemptville have made Team Nova Scotia’s 16-player roster. It’s the first year for girls baseball at the games, the tournament...

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