by Caitlin SnowA longstanding tradition in Halifax that has been entertaining audiences for more than three decades is coming back to Point Pleasant Park this summer. Shakespeare By the Sea (SBTS) has released its lineup for its 32 season and Associate Artistic Director Drew Douris-O’Hara tells our newsroom,...
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by Brad PerryMany Campobello Island residents are likely breathing a huge sigh of relief. The seasonal ferry returned to service Thursday, more than one month early. It comes amid the ongoing tariff dispute between Canada and the United States. “Our government understands the need to have a reliable...
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by Tara ClowCodiac RCMP are continuing to investigate a shooting incident in Moncton. Corporal Dave Allard says it happened at around 6:31 pm Wednesday on Vail Street. A 45-year-old man was shot and suffered what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.. Allard confirmed this was not a random...
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by Jacob MooreDonald Trump says Mark Carney will visit the White House within the week. The Prime Minister won a Liberal minority government after Monday’s election. President Trump says Carney was a very nice gentleman over the phone. “I think we’re going to have a great relationship. He called me up...
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by Caitlin SnowYou soon won’t be able to hike on the busiest trail in Cape Breton Highlands National Park for several days. The Skyline Trail will close temporarily for maintenance work. In a post on social media, the park says it was a busy winter season, so it needs to replace and repair worn steps and...
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More work at the Nova West Regional Business Park. The Municipality of the District of Yarmouth is going ahead with phase two, which includes $1.8 million to complete the road and services construction of seven new commercial lots. Warden John Cunningham says it’s an important piece to the...
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Over $1.2 million toward big projects in Shelburne County. The province is giving $912 thousand to the Town of Shelburne for a wastewater infrastructure study and upgrades for development projects. Another $255 thousand will go to the Town of Clark’s Harbour for wastewater treatment facility...
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A newly-formed hockey league has announced its first two teams. The Nova Scotia Senior Hockey League will have franchises in Truro and Cape Breton West. Truro’s team will play out of Colchester Legion Stadium, the same spot where the Truro senior Bearcats won the Allan Cup in 1998. Cape Breton’s...
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by Jacob MooreFour people in Pictou County face 56 charges related to drug trafficking, guns, and stolen property. On April 24, a coalition of police agencies used a warrant to search a home on Gill Court in Pictou and arrested five people, according to a news release from the RCMP. The agencies, known as the...
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by Jacob MooreThe Moncton Wildcats will move on to the Q-League finals. They swept their series against the Huskies 4-0. The Huskies came close Wednesday night, with both teams tied at 3 goals each heading into overtime. But Alex Mercier scored the game winning goal with about four minutes left in the period....
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