Most of mainland Nova Scotia could receive lots of rain in a short period Tuesday. Heavy showers and scattered thundershowers associated with the remnants of Post-Tropical Cyclone Chantal will continue to impact some counties during the morning. Environment Canada’s special weather statement...
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by Evan TaylorThe number of active wildfires in Ontario’s Northwest Region has climbed to 47, with two new fires confirmed Monday evening and four others added late Sunday. As of July 7, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports: 9 fires not under control 3 fires being held 9 fires...
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by Evan TaylorThis week, 50 children in Dartmouth are getting more than just a new pair of shoes — they’re getting a chance to shop with dignity. On Tuesday, Soles4Souls Canada and The Shoe Company are teaming up for a nationwide shoe giveaway called 4EveryKid, aimed at helping children in...
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by Evan TaylorNova Scotia Power will hold an in-person support session in Yarmouth on Tuesday, July 8, to assist customers with signing up for free credit monitoring following the company’s recent cyber incident. The session is designed for people who may not have internet access or who are uncomfortable...
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by Brad PerryYou will soon be able to get alcoholic beverages from other provinces shipped directly to your door, the provincial government announced on Monday. New Brunswick has signed a memorandum of understanding allowing direct-to-consumer alcoholic beverage sales with other participating Canadian...
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by Randy ThomsThe developers of a bio-refinery in Fort Frances will have access to the wood fibre it needs. The Boundary Waters Forest Management Corporation says it intends to strike a fibre supply agreement with Wanagekong-Biiwega’iganan Clean Energy Corporation (WBCEC). It was established by ten First...
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by Alex AllanRainbow flags, community voices, and a call for solidarity are about to take over the streets of St. Stephen. Charlotte County Pride returns Tuesday with five days of events celebrating inclusion, visibility, and support for LGBTQ+ communities—locally and across the border. Organizers say this...
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by Caitlin SnowA new beer garden in Bedford officially opened its doors to a full crowd on the weekend after some major hiccups over parking. The Bedford Beer Garden was finally able to nab an occupancy permit after a hitting a huge snag for months over a parking bylaw and a lack of spaces. Co-owner Tony...
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by NewsA 27-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Halifax over the weekend. Police say it was on Saturday around 10:30 p.m., when officers responded to a weapons complaint at a home on Elmdale Cresent. A man was shot by another man who he knows after an argument from...
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by NewsA 61-year-old woman from Dartmouth is missing. Halifax police say Toby Crawley is described as Black with a thin build, 5’11 and brown/grey hair. There is no information to suggest foul play. If you have any information you are asked to call police.
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