by CJ GoaterCity council has approved by-law changes to support a significant retail warehouse and gas bar development on Central Avenue. The property, 1091 Central Avenue, is located on the south side of Central Avenue, the west side of Golf Links Road and on the north side of Innovation Drive, to the west...
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by Randy ThomsLabour, student, and post-secondary advocates say more money is needed for Ontario’s colleges to respond to the fallout of the U.S. trade dispute. They estimate the dollar figure to be over $1.35 billion. They point to government estimates that identify the need for at least 225,000 spots to...
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by Caitlin SnowThree students walked away as grand prize winners after the Strait Regional Science Fair. About 150 participated in the event with 39 students online and 110 students in-person with 112 science-based projects showcased. The Grand Prize went to Grade 8 student from St. Andrew Junior High School,...
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by Jacob MooreHalifax’s mayor said the city is growing and everyone needs to help build. About 750 people gave Andy Fillmore a standing ovation after his first state of the municipality speech, which was hosted by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce at the Trade and Convention Centre. Just few months into his...
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by Tim DavidsonAbout 18,000 people in the region will be eligible for the Canadian Dental Care Program in May. The program will be expanded to include anyone between the ages of 18 to 64, meaning another 6,350 people in the region will be eligible. Currently only those younger than 18 or older than 65 are...
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by NewsTwo crates of lobsters worth over $2,000 were stolen in Clare. Meteghan RCMP say it happened sometime over the weekend on Peter Dugas Road in Mavillette. They say someone damaged a garage door and accessed the building. Investigators believe a small, dark coloured truck or SUV with a broken rear...
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by Randy ThomsNDP Leader Jagmeet Singh wants to hire more nurses. He unveiled a national strategy to tackle the country’s nursing shortage as the federal election campaign heads into its final two weeks. His goal is to hire 35,000 new nurses over the next five years. Singh says he will also take steps to...
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by Caitlin SnowHuge hiccups on the way for crossing the harbour. The Macdonald bridge is about to be closed for four weekends for major preservation work. Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) says it is part of a two-year, $70 million project to work on the ‘iconic towers’ that will have 85 people involved. Ninety...
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by NewsA Millbrook man was arrested for allegedly obstructing fishery officers. It happened late Friday night as DFO officers were conducting an inspection on the Tangier River. A man allegedly tried to take elver fishing nets held by the officers, and a struggle ensued. RCMP say the man resisted...
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Yarmouth town council is looking to improve the South End Playground. Ideas were brought forward from the community last August, and the town is focusing on three of the most popular items. They include the removal of the hill, a new outdoor pavilion and more green space and picnic tables. Mayor...
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