by Evan TaylorHeat warnings are in place for much of Nova Scotia as the province faces two days of sweltering temperatures and high humidity. Environment Canada meteorologist Ian Hubbard says the heat is especially intense in the Valley, South Shore, and central parts of the province. Temperatures on Tuesday...
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by Caitlin SnowDozens of intersections are about to have their crosswalks upgraded to make them more visible. The city says 65 signalized intersections will be changed to zebra crosswalks from rainbow markings. The decision was made after they evaluated their effectiveness, with the change expected to be...
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by Brad PerrySome of us could be in for some stormy weather throughout the day on Tuesday. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for much of southern and eastern New Brunswick, including: Fredericton and Southern York County Fundy National Park Grand Lake and Queens County Kent County Kouchibouguac...
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by Tara ClowTwo arrests after vehicle thefts in Greater Moncton. Codiac RCMP Inspector Jonathan White says they were stolen from a Lavoie Street home in Dieppe on June 10, “The suspects gained entry to the garage by using a garage door opener from one of the vehicles in the driveway that had been left...
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by Tim DavidsonA new system is being developed to alert patients when they have their medical appointment. Hospitals across the region are a part of the Central Waitlist Management Project. Sean Hailstone, Director of Diagnostic Imaging at Lake of the Woods District Hospital says they have developed “Opt In”...
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by Brad PerryOur country’s inflation rate held steady at 1.7 per cent year-over-year in May, according to Statistics Canada. Officials said a smaller price increase for rent and a drop in travel tours put downward pressure on inflation. Smaller declines for gas and cellular services put upward pressure on...
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by Caitlin SnowA local theatre company says they are thrilled to be getting support from Victoria County to help with renovations for the Greenwood United Church. Theatre Baddeck will receive $100,000 to create the Greenwood Arts Centre. This is the third major funding announcement for the project. In a news...
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by Caitlin SnowThe president of the United States slammed Israel and Iran Tuesday morning for appearing to break the ceasefire. According to reports, Israel accused Iran of further strikes and threatened to retaliate. Donald Trump expressed deep frustration with the move outside the White House, on his way to...
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by Jacob MooreNova Scotia does not have an evidence-based process to make decisions about new schools, says Auditor General Kim Adair. Adair says the province needs a formal process so that any new schools will go to the areas that need them the most, according to a report from her office, released Tuesday....
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by Alex AllanHalifax’s debate over its cycling infrastructure remains in the spotlight as the council prepares for a Tuesday vote on a new motion. Deputy Mayor Tony Mancini, who represents Dartmouth East-Burnside, is tabling a motion that calls for a detailed staff report on bike lane projects scheduled from...
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