New funding is available for some of Nova Scotia’s fruit growers. Wild blueberry and apple farmers can now apply for up to $50,000 to buy new equipment for safer and more efficient harvesting. The provincial government says the Wild Blueberry and Apple Harvest Efficiency Program can provide up...
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by Tim DavidsonThe City of Kenora is getting $5.9 million from the province for repairs to the Keewatin Channel Bridge. Mayor Andrew Poirier says the funding will not only help with painting the bridge, but improve the intersection of Lakeview Drive by the Dairy Queen. Work on the bridge is expected to take...
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by NewsA 32-year-old man is facing a handful of charges after a woman died after she was hit by a car in the south end of Halifax while in a marked crosswalk. Police say it happened Monday night after a car crashed into another vehicle on Jubilee Road. The driver then drove away before hitting the...
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It’s the largest minimum wage increase in Nova Scotia’s history. It’s going up $1.30 by October to $16.50 an hour. The first raise will take it to $15.70 on April 1. Labour, Skills and Immigration minister Nolan Young says inflation continues to put pressure on families, and they need to do what...
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by Tara ClowThe Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton hosted the 2025 State of the Tri-Communities event on Tuesday morning at the Delta Beausejour. Chamber CEO Kim Wilson asked the three Mayors questions during the event, based on a survey of Chamber members that was conducted in late 2024. The survey...
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by Jacob MooreDonald Trump’s tariffs could happen as early as Saturday. The U.S. president previously said he would put a 25 per cent tax on Canadian and Mexican exports, if the two countries do not tighten up border security. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated Trump’s position yesterday....
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by Brad PerryA United States company has announced plans to build a cold storage facility at Port Saint John. Americold will invest between $75 million and $80 million, the company announced on Tuesday. The project, according to Americold, is expected to create up to 100 new jobs by the end of 2029. CEO...
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The Richmond Warriors Boxing Club is sending a team to compete in an Olympic-style tournament in Ontario. The local fighters are scheduled to leave for the Brampton Cup on Wednesday. According to the Barra Head club’s social media, Matt Cavanagh, Luc Aucoin, Zack Lafford and Matt Kyte will fight...
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by Brad PerryA tentative agreement has been reached for more than 2,200 general labour and trades workers in New Brunswick. The province announced the agreement with CUPE Local 1190, the union representing the workers, on Tuesday evening. “The parties came to an agreement after returning to the bargaining...
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by Brad PerrySome relief is coming for New Brunswickers who have faced massive rent increases in recent years. The province’s long-awaited three per cent rent cap officially takes effect on Saturday, Feb. 1. It was one of the first measures introduced by the new Liberal government after their election last...
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