by Jacob MooreMore than 100 people lined the street for the grand opening of the new Gateway Meat Market in Dartmouth. The affordable grocery store first opened in 2008, and their latest expansion is the biggest one yet. Two people wore inflatable cow and pig costumes and passed out Timbits to people...
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by Evan TaylorA majority of small businesses are concerned the ongoing trade dispute between Canada and the United States could impact their summer tourism season, according to new survey results from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The organization says nearly 60 percent of small...
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by Brad PerryThe towns of Quispamsis and Rothesay are teaming up to launch a free transit pilot. KV Go is a daytime bus service that will run eight hours a day, seven days a week. Mike Biggar, a councillor in Quispamsis, said they are excited to get this up and running. “We’ve been working on this as a joint...
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by Caitlin SnowDozens of suggestions have come in on what should fill the space between the lanes where the Macdonald Bridge tolls once stood. Spokesperson for Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB), Steve Proctor tells our newsroom so far, something green leads the way. “This is an opportunity to have some small...
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by Brad PerryCanada needs to build up to 4.8 million homes over the next 10 years in order to restore affordability. That is the key finding in a new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) looking at the housing supply gap. It finds that doubling the pace of housing construction over...
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by Caitlin SnowDozens of new child-care spaces are coming to the Lake Charlotte area of HRM. The province says they are spending $1.9 million for a new centre that will provide 72 spots. It will be operated by the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth. The project is the 12th announced through the Education...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Terry Fox National Ride of Hope is midway through its cross-country journey. It will be stopping in Kenora Friday afternoon. A special reception will be taking place at the Rotary Peace Park at 4 pm. At total of eight riders including Terry’s brother Darell Fox and Kenora’s own Joel...
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by Brad PerryNearly 200 more apartment units are coming to Ryan Street in Moncton’s north end. Council approved a rezoning application for three four-storey buildings this week. They will be located just east of Horsman Road near Coleman Lane. Each of the three buildings will have 63 units for a total of...
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A brand new music festival for the Town of Yarmouth. ‘Ultramarine’ will feature a mix of artists, all with ties to the area. Organizer Trevor Murphy says Yarmouth has always had a really strong arts community. “We wanted to build something that helps reflect that. We want to cement the idea that...
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by Brad PerryAround 3,500 people are gathering in Moncton this weekend for an annual convention. The Jehovah’s Witnesses are meeting at the Avenir Centre from Friday through Sunday. Regional spokesperson Scott Snyder says this event is a highlight for thousands of Maritimers. “We look forward with much...
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