by Jacob MooreWorkers from two shelters who were suddenly fired last week are not disputing whether Out of the Cold mismanaged the buildings, but they said the workers should not be blamed. They called on the government to reinstate the workers through the new service provider and to honour their collective...
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by NewsA 27-year-old Yarmouth woman is missing. Sarah Deon was last seen on Tuesday in Pleasant Valley wearing a camo hoodie and pink slide sandals, carrying a black shiny backpack. She’s described as 4 foot 8 with a slim build, long brown hair with highlights and hazel eyes. Deon may be travelling as...
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by Brad PerryA measles outbreak declared in the Sussex region continues to grow. Public Health reported two more confirmed cases of the virus on Wednesday. That brings the total number of cases to five, with officials warning the case count will likely rise. Health officials reported the first case last...
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A toy drive is on in memory of a missing child from Guysborough County who had a heart of gold. Four-year-old Oakley went missing when he fell into the water in Cooks Cove while fishing with his family on Easter weekend in April. Toys are being collected for the IWK and Ronald McDonald House to...
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Hope you’ve got an air conditioner close by. The entire province of Nova Scotia is under a heat warning. Environment Canada says humid temperatures of 28 to 32 degrees, with humidex values up to 38 could be felt. It’s expected to be a bit cooler on the coast. Clouds and showers are expected to...
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by Evan TaylorHalifax has earned national attention, ranking fourth on Travel + Leisure’s 2025 list of the best cities in Canada. The annual list is based on the results of the magazine’s World’s Best Awards survey, where readers rate cities on their sights and landmarks, culture, cuisine, friendliness,...
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The province will assist an affordable housing project in Yarmouth. The two buildings under construction on Shaw Avenue feature a combined 24 units, 14 of them considered affordable. Premier Tim Houston announced over $2.6 million for the project, it’s through the Affordable Housing Association...
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Ottawa is trying to protect Canadian steel. In the face of 50 percent tariffs from the U.S, Prime Minister Mark Carney tightened tariffs of his own. The government wants to restrict and reduce foreign steel imports. Carney says that includes Chinese-made steel from all non-U.S. countries. “We...
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by Caitlin SnowThe Canadian Taxpayer’s Federation (CTF) has started a petition to put the brakes on the bike lane network in Halifax after hearing from hundreds of taxpayers. Devin Drover, Atlantic Director of CTF told us the project has turned into a complete “boondoggle” considering the cost has ballooned to...
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by Tara ClowA committee in Riverview continues to advocate for seniors. Seniors Roundtable provided an update to the Town Council this week. It started back in 2022, with over 500 responses to surveys that were provided both online and in person. The data collected was used for an age-friendly report....
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