by Evan TaylorA 64-year-old man from Stanley, N.S., has been charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm and failure to provide the necessities of life, following an incident earlier this month in which an elderly man was left unattended in a mobility van for several hours. The charges stem from a...
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by Caitlin SnowA new elementary school in Halifax will not be opening in time for the next school year to start in September. Suzy Hansen, MLA for Halifax-Needham says families have been waiting for years for St. Joseph’s Alexander MacKay Elementary to open and now they have to wait even longer. In a post on...
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by Caitlin SnowThe owner of the Bedford Beer Garden says he is discouraged and disgusted that he can’t open his business because the city told him he doesn’t have enough parking spaces. Tony Makhoul tells our newsroom the lack of spots means he is unable to acquire an occupancy permit, so his doors remain...
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by Caitlin SnowA minor earthquake hit off the coast of Nova Scotia. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) says it was 3.8 magnitudes, around 285 kilometers southeast of Cow Bay It happened just before 10 p.m., Sunday. Its depth was around 10 kilometers.
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by Brad PerryA New Brunswick college is adding more seats to help tackle the province’s nursing shortage. Oulton College in Moncton is spending $3 million to expand its Elmwood Drive campus. The move will add 300 new student seats and introduce state-of-the-art medical and nursing labs. “This is not just a...
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Things were quiet overnight as a forest fire continues to burn near Musquodoboit Harbour. According to Halifax councillor David Hendsbee, DNR were back at the site in Ostrea Lake at 7 a.m. Monday. Two tankers and three drones were requested from Halifax firefighters. Five people registered at...
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by Alex AllanOntario’s Northwest Region is currently tracking 23 wildfires, most of which are being held, under control, or observed. Officials say the overall fire hazard remains low across much of the region, though moderate to high conditions persist in the Far North. One new fire was confirmed on the...
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by Alex AllanThe YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick has celebrated the grand opening of Crabtree Hall at the Glenn Carpenter Centre in Saint John. The project was built through a $4.7‑million campaign and transforms the Centre from a small seasonal camp into a year‑round resource for the community. The new...
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by Alex AllanTwo fundraising appeals have been launched to help the family of three-year-old Maverick Brown following a fatal accident in Bedford. Police say the boy was struck by a car while crossing Brownstone Way and later died from his injuries on Friday evening. Family members have established two...
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by Brad PerryEight trails in Dieppe have been named after women who helped to shape the history of the city. Their names and biographical panels were unveiled on Saturday as part of the Women Trailblazers project. They are being recognized for their community involvement, leadership, creativity and...
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