by Caitlin SnowThe minister of addictions and mental health said the province has not contacted Sipekne’katik First Nation after it declared a state of emergency over illicit drug use. Brian Comer’s comments on Thursday, followed a cabinet meeting, where he said the province is doing everything they can to...
READ MORE
by Jacob MooreNo charges will be laid after a woman was killed by a snow plow in Truro. Around 6:30 a.m. on Feb. 2, 54-year-old Tina Clyke was hit in a parking lot in front of a car dealership. Truro police say they met with the family yesterday and have ruled the case a tragic accident, according to a social...
READ MORE
by Caitlin SnowA big grant for a community hub in Dartmouth to help launch their very first social enterprise. Through the East Coast Credit Union, The North Grove has received $40,000, for Primrose Preserves. Executive Director Laura Horne tells us, it’s a program they have been building for a number of years...
READ MORE
A winter storm warning couldn’t keep residents away from the city’s first meeting on the future of Mill Cove, where neighbors gathered to share their vision for the area’s development over the next 25 years. Mill Cove community engagement session, 2026. PHOTO BY NATALIE CHIASSON /Acadia...
READ MORE
by Evan TaylorThe small mining community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is mourning after a mass shooting that left eight people dead, along with the shooter, and injured dozens more. A vigil is planned for Feb. 13, with Prime Minister Mark Carney expected to attend as residents gather to remember those who were...
READ MORE
by NewsWitneses are wanted after a hate motivated incident in Musquodoboit Harbour. RMP say it was at the Eastern Shore Community Centre Arena on February 6 between 7:40 p.m. and 8 p.m. It was directed toward a youth refereeing hockey. Details at this time, remain few, but if you have any information...
READ MORE
by Caitlin SnowThe province is ongoing discussions with the federal government on what next steps are when it comes to $10/day childcare. The original goal for that rate was March 31, 2026, but reiterating what was said in January, Education Minister Brendan Maguire said Thursday afternoon, that target will...
READ MORE
by Evan TaylorA long-running community fundraiser aimed at improving local breast cancer care returns to our airwaves this week. The 16th Annual Gift From The Heart Radiothon takes place February 13 on CKBW and Country 100.7, bringing listeners together once again in support of patients at South Shore...
READ MORE
A long-awaited study on the ‘CAT’ ferry is now with the provincial government. They received the economic impact report on the Yarmouth to Bar Harbor, Maine vessel this week. The firm ’21FSP’ began the study in 2023, they released a progress report in October, 2024. The province then extended...
READ MORE
Local markets that provide produce at a lower price could not operate in the Quad Counties after a government grant finished. Square Roots says since funding ended, the volunteers would need to pay out of pocket to cover costs for leftover produce that’s donated to those in need. The affordable...
READ MORE