by Alex AllanThe province is set to kick off its public review of NB Power with an online session that invites community input from across the province. The information session will take place on Zoom this Wednesday at noon and will offer a detailed update on the review process. Officials will outline the...
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Fans of Matt Rife will have to wait another year to see him in Halifax. The popular comedian has postponed his appearances at the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival on Garrison Grounds to 2026. The festival says it’s due to a filming schedule conflict, ticket holders have been told to check their...
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The Ostrea Lake wildfire in Halifax County under control. It’s six hectares in size, according to the Department of Natural Resources. The blaze broke out Sunday and was as big as 40 hectares at its peak. Firefighters will work on hot spots over the next couple of days. Evacuations were ordered,...
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A heat warning is in effect for areas of central and western Nova Scotia. It’s in place for Halifax, Yarmouth, Shelburne, Digby, Queens, Lunenburg, Colchester, Hants, Kings and Annapolis counties. The humidex is expected to be in the early 40s in these areas Tuesday, and around 35 Wednesday....
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by NewsA chance to learn more about Argyle’s Aquaculture Development Area. Two public information sessions are happening Tuesday, being led by the province. They take place at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Glenwood Hall in Argyle. The province says the sessions will provide a progress report on the ADA...
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by Brad PerryIsrael and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire,” according to the U.S. president. Donald Trump made the announcement in a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday evening. Trump said the ceasefire would be phased in over 24 hours and bring an “Official END” to the war. Just...
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by CJ GoaterThe Terry Fox Ride of Hope has hit the halfway mark as the group of cyclists made their way into Thunder Bay on Monday morning. The annual ride, which is entering its 11th year, started as a 350km trip before evolving into a cross-Canada journey this year, which marks the 45th anniversary of...
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by Randy ThomsA store in northwestern Ontario is among the latest beer stores to be closed permanently. The store in Atikokan will be among ten across the province to close on August 24th. It is the latest in a series of closures The Beer Store has announced since March as it reviews operations in light of...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Government of Manitoba has lifted its State of Emergency due to the wildfire situation. Premier Wab Kinew says they made the decision, because conditions are slowly improving. “Well, I think first and foremost, there is the safety consideration and having a number of days where we’ve seen a...
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by Jacob MooreMore than $9,000 has been raised for the family of a man who died in a truck crash in Crousetown. Jordan Langille, 28, was driving along Italy Cross Road near Bridgewater around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Police say his truck left the road and landed upside down in a nearby brook. His cousin Janie...
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