The MP of Acadie-Annapolis wants a meeting with the federal fisheries minister. Conservative Chris d’Entremont made the request to Joanne Thompson, who remains in the role under Mark Carney’s new cabinet. He says Lobster Fishing Areas from Digby around to Halifax need to be protected, as they...
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A new medical clinic and school for foreign workers is coming to Yarmouth. The old high school on Parade Street will be the site, it’s been empty for over a dozen years. Town council passed second reading last week to allow the work to proceed. Mayor Pam Mood says they’re thrilled to see a use...
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by Jacob MooreThe province has designated three sites for uranium exploration in Pictou, Annapolis and Hants counties. Starting on Wednesday, they’re looking for companies to explore sites in Louisville, East Dalhousie, and Millet Brook. In the request for proposals, the province says they’re looking for...
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by Caitlin SnowA case of the whooping cough has been confirmed at Caledonia Junior High School in Dartmouth. In an email to our newsroom, Nova Scotia Health says they have worked with the individual and the school to identify and contact those who are considered close contacts. “Letters were sent to specific...
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by Tim DavidsonThe City of Kenora says section of Lakeview Drive and Highway 17 west in Keewatin will be down to one lane or closed intermittently today. Highway 17 between St. Clair Street and May Avenue will be affected starting at 9:30 this morning. Lakeview Drive between the Tim Horton’s and the Co-op gas...
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by Jacob MooreThe CAT Ferry in Yarmouth will sail for the first time this season on Thursday. Fewer Canadians are taking it to the U.S. this year, but about the same amount of American travellers are visiting Nova Scotia. Mark Wilson, owner and CEO of Bay Ferries, says the province is open for business. “I...
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by Randy ThomsA house in Emo has been completely destroyed by fire. It broke out at around 3 Wednesday morning. Firefighters from Emo and LaVallee were called upon to put out the flames. The homeowners managed to escape without serious injuries, but everything in the home, including pets, was lost. Family...
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by Brad PerryThe Municipal District of St. Stephen is mourning the passing of one of its newest councillors. Earle Eastman has represented Ward 3 since 2023 after winning a seat in the inaugural election. In a statement, the municipality said Eastman worked tirelessly to ensure the interests of rural...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Nuclear Waste Management Organization is ready to move on to the next phase of their Deep Geological Nuclear Repository near Ignace. Five vendors have been approved by the NWMO for the design and planning phase of the project. Craig MacBride is a spokesperson for NWMO and says all five are...
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by NewsA 32-year-old man from the valley is facing child pornography charges. RCMP say his home was searched on Main Street in Middleton on February 27, where several electronics were seized including smartphones, computers and a hard drive. After a forensic exam, the man was charged with Possession of...
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