by Jacob MooreAn all-star Canadian swimmer has grabbed two new world records in just a few days. 18-year-old Summer McIntosh set a world record in the Olympic swimming trials on Saturday. Her 400-metre freestyle time was about 3 minutes and 54.2 seconds. It’s 1.2 seconds faster than the previous record set in...
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by Jacob MooreBike lane supporters are bringing their bells to city hall this morning. Advocate Steve MacKay has organized a rally for anyone who supports safe cycling infrastructure. According to the event page, there will be several speakers at the rally. MacKay says they want to send a message that Halifax...
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by Alex AllanThe declaration that intimate partner violence is an epidemic in New Brunswick has sparked strong reactions from survivors and advocates. For many, the move is seen as long overdue, and they expect it to lead to concrete support and policy action. Roxane McCarthy from Survivors United Against...
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by Caitlin SnowA Halifax-area councillor says he is deeply troubled by a new motion about to be tabled by the mayor that would pause construction of new bike lanes to help ease traffic. Sam Austin tells our newsroom there is no evidence to suggest that bike lanes cause congestion. “I think it’s deeply...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay is inviting developers, investors, and anyone interested to submit development proposals for city-owned properties. There are several Thunder Bay Opportunity Sites currently for sale. “The city is focused on growth, building more homes and businesses, and offering land for...
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by NewsA crash has closed a section of Highway 104 in Colchester County. It’s in the eastbound lane in West Chester Mountain near Exit 8. It happened around noon. RCMP say they’re on scene with fire and EHS.
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by NewsA youth was sexually assaulted near a school in Kings County. It happened in Canning on Friday afternoon on a trail between Northeast Kings Education Centre and Glooscap Arena. RCMP say a male approached the victim from behind A search of the area didn’t locate the suspect, but he’s believed to...
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by CJ GoaterNo new deal for unionized employees at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. The parties were back at the table over the weekend, but were unable to reach common ground. The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) says they remain at the table and ready to reach a deal. They are calling...
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A number of projects in Guysborough-Tracadie are getting provincial funding. Over $252,000 is coming things like facility upgrades and trail development. The biggest investment is $55,000 to the Municipality of the County of Guysborough for tourism and recreation rest stops. Another $50,000 is...
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by NewsSeveral community members in Blacks Harbour are demanding that the council freeze water rates amid ongoing water quality issues. The community has been plagued by water quality issues for several years. The municipal water supply is owned by a private company – Connors Bros – a fish packing and...
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