It’s become a tradition on Wharf Rat Rally weekend. Dozens of motorcyclists will ride from Digby to Yarmouth on Saturday, in honour of veteran Darren Williams. The bikes will park at the Maple Grove Afghanistan War Memorial. Organizer Andre Boudreau says they’ll arrive around noon. “They’ll make...
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by Caitlin SnowCanadians are spending more and more time at the emergency department, every year, according to a new report from the Canada Institute of Health Information. Trips to the ER are taking an average of 20 to 30 per cent longer in all provinces than three years ago. This is based on information...
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by Tara ClowHorizon Health is making changes to its masking policies. Starting September 3rd, masks will be required in all patient-facing/clinical areas, including hospitals, community health centres, clinics, addiction and mental health facilities. This is in response to rising rates of respiratory...
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A long time MLA and former cabinet minister will not run again. Kelly Regan announced on Friday she will not be on the ballot for the Liberals when the next election is called. “I want to thank my constituents of the three districts I’ve served in Bedford for your steadfast support over the past...
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by CJ GoaterThe Valley Street Water Fill station is closed until further notice. The City is working to resolve the problem and will issue an update when more information is available on a return to service. Technical issues are the reason for the closure. The water fill station on Highway 61 at Mount...
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by Evan TaylorThe Municipality of the District of Lunenburg is planning to give away 1,000 trees to residents as part of their climate action plan. The larger goal of the climate plan is to see 10,000 trees planted around the municipality over the next decade to improve air quality and mitigate flood risks....
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A 41-year-old man died in a crash on Peggy’s Cove Road. On Wednesday night after 9, RCMP in Halifax responded to a single-vehicle crash, two people were trapped inside a burning vehicle. A passenger was freed and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The victim from Indian...
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by Jacob MooreNova Scotia’s worker’s compensation system needs “substantive changes,” according to the province. A new report from the Workers’ Compensation System Improvement Review Committee, suggests 10 key areas of improvement for workers’ compensation, according to a news release from the Labour...
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by Caitlin SnowAfter what they are calling a ‘marathon day’ of bargaining with representatives from the IWK and Nova Scotia health, healthcare unions have reached a tentative agreement. President of the NSGEU, Sandra Mullens says, it’s a good deal. “The committee worked very hard to conclude this agreement and...
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Tragedy has struck the hockey world. American NHLer Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew have died. The Columbus Blue Jackets released a statement, asking for privacy and prayers for the Gaudreau family. No cause of death has been revealed, but unconfirmed sources on social media say the...
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