by Jacob MooreThe U.S. president plans to double the planned tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports. Donald Trump said a 25 per cent tariff due to take effect on Wednesday will now be 50 per cent. It comes after the province of Ontario placed a 25 per cent tariff on all electricity heading to the...
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by Caitlin SnowYour local library could be facing an uncertain time if you live in Pictou County, Antigonish or New Glasgow. Chief Librarian for the Pictou-Antigonish Regional Libraries, Eric Stackhouse tells our newsroom, they are facing a $190,000 shortfall in their budget for next year after some unexpected...
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by Tara ClowDawn Arnold is excited about her move to the Senate. Arnold applied in August 2024, and after several months of security checks and in-depth interviews, she got a call from the prime minister. “I think it was late February, I got a call from the Prime Minister asking me if I would serve...
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Another huge lineup for the Halifax Music Fest. Seven-time Grammy nominated band ‘The Killers’ will make their Halifax debut on Sunday, June 29 at Garrison Grounds on Citadel Hill. The Las Vegas alternative rockers will close out the festival, supported by Canadian acts ‘LIGHTS,’ ‘Said the...
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by Jacob MoorePolice are investigating after a dock near Wabigoon Lake caught fire. Dryden Fire Service says they got a call about smoke near the Government Dock around 9 a.m. yesterday. When crews arrived, they found and put out a small fire. Pitcures show several boards were torn out of the dock to prevent...
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by Tara ClowIt was a tense Monday afternoon for parents, students and staff at Riverview High School. A letter was sent out via email from Anglophone East after reports of suspicious activity. Superintendent Randy MacLEAN stated reports came in just after 3 p.m. on Monday. A hold and secure went into...
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by Brad PerryThe long-time chief administrative officer for the Town of Sussex is preparing for his retirement. Scott Hatcher will wrap up a 33-year career in municipal governance at the end of March. Hatcher has been a tremendous asset for the town during his 14 years there, according to Mayor Marc Thorne....
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You’ll be able to enjoy the Emera Oval during March Break. The city says it will close for the season on Sunday. But they caution, it could close sooner based on ice conditions and warmer temperatures. The surface will open for rollerblading, biking and skateboarding this summer.
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by Jacob MooreMark Carney said his transition to Prime Minister will be seamless. Carney won the Liberal Party leadership race by a landslide on the weekend. He’ll soon replace Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister. Carney said he had a long meeting with Trudeau and the Liberal caucus on Monday. “There is...
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by NewsA man is in custody after barricading himself in a home near Highway 7. RCMP say it was Monday around 4 p.m., when residents were asked to stay home and lock their doors. Highway 7 near 15785 in Tangier was closed and the public was asked to avoid the area. At 5:50 p.m., the man was taken into...
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