RCMP in Meteghan say they need more resources. The Municipality of Clare is holding a special meeting on Tuesday to hear from police representatives, along with the province’s justice department. RCMP are dealing with a rise in violence and calls in the community, as crime related to illegal...
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by Caitlin SnowWe are learning more about the Air Canada plane that made a fiery landing at Halifax Stanfield International Airport over the Christmas holidays. The DHC-8-402 aircraft operating under Provincial Airlines (PAL) airlines, had trouble with its landing gear when touching down, leading to a fire and...
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by Evan TaylorThe Lunenburg Fire Department recently held its annual meeting during which it’s leaders were selected for the upcoming year and awards were presented to some firefighters for their service. Six firefighters were honoured for their crucial role in battling the 2023 Shelburne wildfires. Captains...
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by NewsStudents from St. Stephen and Milltown are partnering up to bring a multicultural fair to the community. Teacher Catriona McLanaghan has been helping coordinate the event, which is scheduled for next week at St. Stephen Elementary. “Because we’ve had so many newcomer families move into the...
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by Brad PerryA significant amount of illness across the border in Calais, Maine, is leading to school closures. The Calais School Department announced that it is closing all schools in the city on Friday. CSD said student and staff attendance have been impacted by a “significant amount of illness in our...
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by Tara ClowNew virtual care options at Sussex and Charlotte County Hospital emergency departments through the Horizon Health Network. This one-year pilot project, powered by Teladoc Health Canada technology, offers an alternative pathway to care and potentially quicker access for those experiencing urgent,...
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by Brad PerryThere was an increase in housing starts across Canada last year compared to 2023. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released its latest figures on Thursday. Housing starts reached more than 245,000 in 2024, up two per cent year over year. That includes 227,697 units in centres of...
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by Tim DavidsonThe City of Kenora should know more next month about the state of the roof at the Keewatin Public Library. The building has been closed since last summer due concerns about the roof. Director of Engineering and Infrastructure Greg Breen says a report on the library building is just being...
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Nova Scotia Health’s text message appointment reminder service is temporarily on hold. According to Wednesday’s NSH release, some patients had incorrect times in their reminders on Tuesday. The pause affects reminders for appointments at Nova Scotia Health and IWK services plus some specialists....
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by Caitlin SnowThe much-loved parrot who took up residence for nearly 20 years at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is starting to thrive at his new home in Ontario. Merlin the macaw made the big trip from Halifax to Stephensville last year when a change of routine and lack of visitors through COVID, led to...
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