by Alex AllanNew Brunswick health officials are moving forward in their investigation of a mystery brain disease that has raised concerns. An initial analysis of patient data is complete and is now being reviewed by the Public Health Agency of Canada to help determine next steps, according to a government...
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by Tara ClowA new kindergarten to 12 school in Shediac Cape is closer to reality now. The province revealed yesterday that it will be built on the west side of Ohio Road, next to Route 15. “Fantastic spot. We’ve got great, easy access to transportation because we are going to be right off of Highway 15,...
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by Caitlin SnowIt’s the next phase of Project LifeSpan. Halifax Harbour Bridges says the Macdonald Bridge will be closed overnight from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m., Wednesday and Saturday for the next three weeks. The closure is to allow crews to build overhead platforms at the Dartmouth Tower. The pedestrian walkway...
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by NewsA woman claims she was drugged, kidnapped and sexually assaulted in Shelburne County. In a release, RCMP say it involved a firearm, and the woman was unknowingly given a noxious substance, then held against her will and sexually assaulted at a residence. A 51-year-old Ingomar man was arrested...
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A Nova Scotian is a PWHL champion for the first time. Mae Batherson of New Minas is part of the Minnesota Frost, who won their second straight Walter Cup. She put up three assists in 25 games this season. The former Syracuse University defender is the younger sister of Ottawa Senators forward...
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by Evan TaylorFishermen’s Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg has officially become the first hospital in Nova Scotia to receive ENERGY STAR certification, joining just six other hospitals across Canada with the designation. The certification reflects the hospital’s commitment to energy efficiency and...
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by Brad PerryA boil water advisory has been issued for municipal water users in Blacks Harbour and Beaver Harbour. The advisory follows a water line break between the water source and the reservoir that happened earlier this week. All water being consumed should be brought to a rolling boil for at least one...
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It’s Nova Scotia Access Week. St. Francis Xavier University is celebrating and promoting accessibility and inclusion on campus. On Monday, the university kicked off events by presenting Brendan Doyle with the inaugural Jeffery Murray Award for Accessible and Inclusive Communities. Doyle was...
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by NewsA 23-year-old man is facing charges after attempting to rob a Halifax Walmart. Police say it happened Monday around 5:15 p.m. on Mumford Road. A man entered the store, began to steal items, then assaulted and threw the items at a security guard when they tried to stop him. The security guard had...
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by Tara ClowRiverview residents are invited to another RCMP community engagement session. It’s the second to be held in the Town. It’ll be held from 6 pm to 8 pm on June 11 at the Riverview Community Hall on Lakeside Drive in Riverview. Residents will have the opportunity to hear from members of the Codiac...
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