by Tara ClowNext steps are being taken in the investigation into undiagnosed neurological illnesses in New Brunswick. The investigation started in 2021 when Public Health studied a group of 48 patients with a range of neurological symptoms. The investigation found no evidence of a common illness, and a...
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by Caitlin SnowA long-time Halifax councillor has passed away. Russell Walker represented the Fairview and Clayton Park area for nearly three decades. MLA Brad Johns gave him tribute at legislature Wednesday and said Walker died after a long battle with cancer. He was first election in 1994 and served as...
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by Alex AllanThe Village of Memramcook has unveiled plans for three major projects aimed at improving local infrastructure and providing better services for residents. With over $10 million in federal funding already committed for two projects, the municipality is focusing on expanding access to drinking...
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An underdog role isn’t phasing the Halifax Mooseheads. The young team secured the last playoff spot in the QMJHL, and will face the defending champion Drummondville Voltigeurs in the first round. The Herd finished 16th out of 18 teams in the league with a record of 19-35-8-2, and moved over to...
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by Caitlin SnowA musical duo from Nova Scotia says it’s been overwhelming since they experienced a very unusual traffic stop in the United States. It was earlier this month in Columbus, Ohio when award-winning sisters Cassie and Maggie MacDonald were pulled over after being followed for half an hour on an...
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by Tara ClowNo word yet on the cause of a fire that extensively damaged a detached garage in Upper Coverdale. Riverview Fire and Rescue managed to contain the flames in the one-story, two-bay garage before the fire spread to a nearby home. The siding on the residence was damaged. The fire was reported at...
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by Alex AllanOntario Premier Doug Ford is speaking out against U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 25 per cent tariffs on cars, light trucks, and key automobile parts. In a social media post, Ford criticized the tariffs, calling them harmful to American families and disruptive to U.S. markets....
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by Jacob MooreFire crews have contained a fire in a portable classroom at a Clayton Park high school. Firefighters say they got the call just after 11 a.m. on Thursday. When first-responders arrived on scene, they found an active fire in a single room. Crews upgraded the response to a structure fire and...
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The province is supporting victims of gender-based violence. They’re giving nearly $3 million over the next three years to support two projects led by YWCA Halifax. The ‘Safer Spaces’ program offers round-the-clock support to those fleeing human trafficking situations. And there’s money for the...
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by Evan TaylorThe South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) has reversed a directive that limited outdoor flagpoles at schools to only the Canadian and Nova Scotian flags. Diversity flags representing communities such as Mi’kmaw, African Nova Scotian, and 2SLGBTQ+ are now being returned to school...
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