by Evan TaylorNova Scotia’s environment minister says the next step in dealing with the former Northern Pulp mill site in Pictou County is a detailed reclamation plan from the company. Tim Halman says the site now falls under provincial cleanup rules following the company’s decision earlier this month to walk...
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by Evan TaylorNova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Kent Smith says he’s urging the federal government to take stronger action to protect the province’s seafood industry, including tackling illegal fishing and addressing trade and funding concerns. Smith met with new federal Fisheries Minister Joanne...
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by Brad PerryAn independent police watchdog has closed its investigation into an arrest by the RCMP in Moncton. Officers were called to a report of two men fighting outside the Moncton Lions Club on June 3. The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) said one of the two men, who showed signs of intoxication,...
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by Tim DavidsonThe City of Kenora is planning to sell off some vacant land. Several parcels in the Rideout area of the city are being sold to Infrastructure Ontario. Council wouldn’t say, but its expected it will be the new location of the OPP detachment. Robert Bongfeldt is worried it will increase noise in...
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by Caitlin SnowThe MacKay Bridge is about to shut down this weekend. Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) says it is the final step in removing the tolls. “Crews will complete final maintenance work, remove the cable inspection platforms, and reconnect the Princess Margaret Boulevard ramps,” says HHB. Not only that,...
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by NewsA single vehicle collision on Highway 102 is affecting traffic, Friday afternoon. Halifax Police say it happened around 12:45 p.m., inbound at Exit 2 in Kearney Lake. There are no injuries. Police ask you to take an alternate route and expect delays.
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by Brad PerryThe U.S. president says they “haven’t been focused on” reaching a trade deal with Canada. Donald Trump made the comments while speaking with reporters on Friday morning. “We don’t have a deal with Canada. We haven’t been focused on them,” said the president. Trump has threatened a 35 per cent...
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by Caitlin SnowA splash pad that caters just to dogs is booming with popularity. Shawna O’Handley is the owner of Crazy Dog Splash Pad in St. Croix, Nova Scotia and she tells our newsroom she is shocked as to how quickly it took off. “I am totally overwhelmed by it. I thought, you know, maybe get a couple...
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by Tara ClowFrom August 4 to 17, the 14th edition of the Acadie Rock Festival is dedicated to all things Francophone. Festivities will include a culinary tribute to poet Gérald Leblanc and a celebration of his legacy with special meals at restaurants in southeastern New Brunswick. This is called Menu de...
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The Special Olympic Summer Games have kicked off in Antigonish. StFX is hosting the annual event for over 1,000 athletes, coaches, staff and volunteers from Nova Scotia this weekend. The athletes will compete in sports like bocce, rhythmic gymnastics, soccer, basketball, swimming and more. It’s...
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