The Mayor of Port Hawkesbury hopes everyone is really excited about the possibility of a new 55-unit housing development. The Town is proposing to sell the land, where the former Port Hawkesbury Arena and Kinsmen Club were, to a developer New Dawn Enterprises and the not-for-profit At Home...
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by Tara ClowA man who helped to lead the city of Moncton from 2008 to 2016 has died. George Leblanc passed away on Monday at the Moncton Hospital after a long battle with the neurodegenerative disorder, corticobasal syndrome. Leblanc served most recently as mayor and also served three terms as a city...
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The Artemis II mission, which will launch three Americans and one Canadian around the moon on a ten-day voyage, has been delayed until early March due to a liquid Hydrogen fuel leak. The mission was slated for February 8, but has now been pushed to the next launch window of March 6 to 11. The...
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by Evan TaylorHalifax Regional Police say it has signed an agreement with the federal government to take part in the national Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program, commonly referred to as the gun buyback. Under the program, more than 2,500 makes and models of firearms that were previously legal to own...
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As Canadians discuss whether the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit is sufficient, a newly announced government strategy is flying under the radar. The federal government is planning a new National Food Security Strategy, announced alongside the upped GST rebate, to increase and improve...
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The voluntary water conservation directive for Judique water system users has ended on February 4, according to the Municipality of Inverness County. They thank the community for their patience and cooperation. The Municipality reminds residents that leaks can go unnoticed and waste thousands of...
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by Evan TaylorLunenburg is showing support for its sister city of Gloucester, Massachusetts, after the tragic loss of the seven crew members aboard the fishing vessel Lily Jean. The town has lowered Gloucester’s flag to half‑mast, and Mayor Jamie Myra placed flowers at the Fishermen’s Memorial to honour the...
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The Yarmouth SPCA have temporarily reduced their shelter hours. But they’re still serving the community. For now, the shelter on Hardscratch Road is open Friday to Monday, instead of the normal Tuesday to Sunday. In a post on Facebook, the shelter says it’s a slower season, and they need to...
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Home owners in HRM will soon be able to build more than one secondary unit — like backyard mini homes or basement suites — on their property. The province says the Secondary Unit Incentive Program has expanded their application deadlines and eligibility to include non-profit organizations and...
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by Caitlin SnowA new elementary school in Halifax’s north end is just two weeks away from opening after a five and a half year wait but according to a local MLA, the announcement is bittersweet. The NDP’s Suzy Hansen tells Acadia News she is extremely excited for St. Joseph’s-Alexander McKay Elementary School...
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