by NewsThree youths are facing charges after a racially motivated assault in the parking lot of Cole Harbour Place in Dartmouth. RCMP say it was just before 5 p.m., Monday, when the young people followed a man, woman and two children to a vehicle. The suspects shouted obscenities and racially motivated...
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by Jacob MooreA long-time Dartmouth bookstore is in danger of closing. John W. Doull Bookseller opened in 1987 but they have to payoff about $20,000 in back rent and other payments by Friday. Jacob Smith has worked at the store for five years and he’s more optimistic than he was earlier in the week. “People...
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by NewsA major festival kicks off this weekend in Clare. On Saturday, the 70th Festival Acadien de Clare begins with music at Le Richelieu. Sunday, activities are happening at Universite Sainte-Anne. The festival will see lots of Acadian flags on display throughout the municipality. Events continue up...
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by Caitlin SnowThere are now 30 measles cases confirmed in Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia Health says they are in the northern zone, with eight confirmed in the lab, and the others are considered confirmed based on household exposure and symptoms. An increase in these cases is expected, especially with it being...
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Lobster fishing groups met with the federal minister in Yarmouth. Joanne Thompson toured the area and sat down with industry stakeholders to hear their concerns. Colin Sproul with the Unified Fisheries Conservation Alliance says they want illegal fishing in St. Mary’s Bay and other areas to...
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by NewsA Digby woman has been sentenced in the death of two dogs. Alicia Hall of Freeport was given 18 months inprisonment in the community, and is no longer allowed to own or care for animals. The SPCA says they received a report in March, 2024 of two dead dogs in a house in Freeport. Following an...
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by Jacob MooreInternal trade was the big topic of conversation at the premiers meeting earlier this week. All 13 premiers of the provinces and territories met in Ontario from Monday through Wednesday. Many have new laws to remove red tape when selling goods or moving workers between provinces, but the...
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by Caitlin SnowA fire at an e-bike shop in Halifax has the fire union warning about lithium batteries. Richard Sullivan, executive officer with the Halifax Professional Fire Fighters says they got the call around 9 a.m., Tuesday, about smoke coming from the shop on Quinpool Road. When they arrived on scene,...
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by Caitlin SnowThe public washrooms at Columbus Field in Antigonish are currently closed due to vandalism. In a social media post, the Town of Antigonish says they are assessing the damage and working toward necessary repairs. The same washrooms were vandalized in October 2024. However, the splash pad at...
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by Jacob MooreOnly one new fire popped up in Northwestern Ontario on Wednesday. It’s about 1.3 hectares in size and out of control just southwest of Singapore Lake. Overall 46 fires are burning in the region, with nine out of control and nine under control. Firefighters are keeping an eye on 27 of them. Most...
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