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Tourism in N.S. looking positive for 2025
Posted 28 March 2025

Tourism in N.S. looking positive for 2025

A tourism association in Nova Scotia says there’s an optimistic outlook this year. Darlene Grant Fiander, president of the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS) tells our newsroom it’s still early, but numbers look good so far and flights have increased coming into our province,...

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Fire at Mapleton Road apartment building, pets rescued
Posted 28 March 2025

Fire at Mapleton Road apartment building, pets rescued

Fire has damaged a unit in a three-storey apartment building on Mapleton Road. Acting Platoon Chief James Rooney says they responded to the scene at around 5:15 Thursday afternoon, “Upon arrival, the crews discovered smoke coming from an apartment window. It was occupied not on all floors. It’s...

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American doctors looking north: Bridgewater sees rising interest from U.S. health workers
Posted 28 March 2025

American doctors looking north: Bridgewater sees rising interest from U.S. health workers

Bridgewater is receiving increased attention from American health professionals, with Mayor David Mitchell calling it an emerging trend tied to political unrest in the United States. In the past three weeks, all physician tours hosted in Bridgewater have involved candidates from the U.S.—a...

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RCMP search for suspect in Hammonds Plains arson
Posted 28 March 2025

RCMP search for suspect in Hammonds Plains arson

RCMP are searching for a man after alleged arson at a gas station on Hammonds Plains road. Officers say it happened around 7 a.m. near the intersection of Kingswood Drive, according to a release from police. They say the suspect is 40-year-old Matthew Gauthier, who police believe “is in crisis...

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MacKay Bridge to close all weekend for toll removal
Posted 28 March 2025

MacKay Bridge to close all weekend for toll removal

A heads up if you are going to be crossing the harbour this weekend. The MacKay Bridge will be closed to all traffic Friday at 7 p.m. until 5:30 a.m., Monday as crews work on removing the toll booths. Halifax Harbour Bridges says to plan ahead and use alternate routes. There will be extra...

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Update: Police investigate shooting in Halifax
Posted 28 March 2025

Update: Police investigate shooting in Halifax

Halifax Regional Police are investigating a shooting and have issued an update regarding the Armdale Roundabout. In a social media post shortly after 6:30 a.m. Friday, they asked people to avoid the area. As of 9 a.m., police say St. Margarets Bay Road from Fenerty Road to the Armdale Roundabout...

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School buses cancelled, several school closures in Thunder Bay
Posted 28 March 2025

School buses cancelled, several school closures in Thunder Bay

All school bus transportation is cancelled Friday due to inclement weather in Thunder Bay. While schools in the area remain open, several rural schools under Lakehead Public Schools are closed for the day. The affected schools include: Crestview Five Mile Gorham Ware McKenzie Norwester View...

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Fuel prices rise in N.S.
Posted 28 March 2025

Fuel prices rise in N.S.

We’re paying more at the pumps in Nova Scotia on Friday morning. The province’s Utility and Review Board adjusted gasoline and diesel prices at midnight. Self-serve regular gas is up by 3.9 cents a litre to a minimum of about $1.64, while diesel is up 3 cents to $1.81.

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School bus cancellations due to poor weather on Friday
Posted 28 March 2025

School bus cancellations due to poor weather on Friday

There will be no school bus transportation for many students in the region on Friday due to poor weather and road conditions. The affected areas include Kenora, Dryden, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Ear Falls, Red Lake, and Upsala. Pickle Lake is the only exception, where...

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Motorists paying more for fuel this week in N.B.
Posted 28 March 2025

Motorists paying more for fuel this week in N.B.

Prices are up across the board for fuel this week. The Energy and Utilities Board made its weekly price adjustments overnight. The maximum cost for regular gas is up 4.1 cents to around $1.64 this morning. Diesel and furnace oil are also up by 3.0 cents a litre. The maximum for diesel is around...

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