The province is funding Ignite Atlantic. During an event in Yarmouth, Growth and Development minister Colton LeBlanc said they’re giving $1.6 million over three years. Ignite is a rural start-up space for for entrepreneurs to grow their business. LeBlanc says places like Ignite are important,...
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by Jacob MooreA porch fire is now under control in Lower Sackville. Halifax firefighters were called to the scene at about 8:31 a.m. They found fire on the porch, heading into the townhouse and up the outside of the building, according to a social media post from the Halifax Professional Fire Fighters union....
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by Tara ClowUpgrades are planned for Mrs. Dunster’s bakery in Sussex. It’ll close its doors from May 9 to May 26 and will fully reopen by June 9. After 50 years in use, the donut fryer will be replaced with a new 20-foot fryer that will increase production by 25 per cent. The production floor will also be...
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by Jacob MooreMore 51st state threats from Trump as the prime minister prepares to visit the U.S. In an interview with NBC on Sunday, Trump said he’ll keep talking about Canada becoming the 51st state. “Well, I think we’re not going to ever get to that point,” Trump said, but added that “something could...
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by Jacob MooreNew Brunswick marked wildfire season with its first burn ban last week. Warm and dry weather lead to a total ban for most of the province on Thursday. The seasonal fire watch typically runs from the third Monday of April until the end of October. But according to a social media post from the...
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by Evan TaylorLunenburg County is taking part in Emergency Preparedness Week, which runs from May 4 to 10 across Canada. The theme this year is “Be Prepared. Know Your Risks,” and officials are encouraging residents to use the week to review or create emergency plans for their households. Angela Henhoeffer,...
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A major search in the case of Zach Lefave. RCMP, along with Yarmouth County and Barrington Ground Search and Rescue teams were in Plymouth, Yarmouth County on Saturday and Sunday. An RCMP spokesperson tells our newsroom the search was about following up on information they’ve received. Lefave...
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by Brad PerryExpect delays when travelling between the north end and the uptown areas of Saint John over the coming weeks. Work on the long-awaited active transportation improvements along Main Street begins on Monday, May 5. Main Street will be down to one lane in each direction from Union Street to Chesley...
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Sidney Crosby is joining Team Canada. The Cole Harbour native has been added to the roster for the World Hockey Championship, which starts this weekend in Sweden and Denmark. Crosby’s Penguins missed the playoffs for the third straight year, he captained Canada’s 4-Nations team to victory in...
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A big honour for Yarmouth’s Allie Munroe. She’s been named an assistant captain for the PWHL’s Toronto Sceptres. Munroe is in her second year with the team on the blueline. In a statement, GM Gina Kingsbury says Munroe is the ultimate teammate, and loves representing the team on and off the ice....
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