There was fire at an apartment building in Yarmouth. Just before 1 a.m, the local fire department were called to the scene at the corner of Cliff and Kirk streets. Reports say everyone is out of the building safely. A look at the building early Thursday morning, there is caution tape across the...
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by Brad PerryAs Nova Scotia moves to tighten cellphone rules in classrooms, a new survey finds a majority of people agree with it. Polling by Narrative Research found that 89 per cent of Nova Scotians support a cellphone ban in classrooms. That is slightly higher than the Atlantic Canadian average of 86 per...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board has some new leadership. They have announced a new superintendent of education. Frank Lacaria is taking on the role starting on Monday. “We are thrilled to welcome Frank Lacaria into the role of Superintendent of Education,” said Chair of the Board,...
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by Jacob MoorePublic health officials from the Northwestern Health Unit have voiced their concerns with the province. The health unit met with the minister of health at an annual conference for Ontario municipalities. Marilyn Herbacz, the CEO of the Northwestern Health unit, says they talked about how the...
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by Evan TaylorPainting has begun for a new art installation in Bridgewater that is bringing the community and local businesses together. In celebration of the town’s 125 anniversary, an idea was put forward by the South Shore Centre to construct a large “BRIDGEWATER” sign on the backside of the mall which...
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River of Pride will hold its annual Pride parade in downtown Moncton on Saturday. The Anglophone East School District’s superintendent, Randy MacLEAN, has been named the grand marshal. He shared that this role is a true honour and privilege, adding he has been a strong advocate for creating a...
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The Canadian Cancer Society praised the federal government’s announcement of new regulations to limit the sale of nicotine pouches. The regulations require that nicotine pouches be sold exclusively in pharmacies, specifically from behind the counter. This practice has already been adopted in...
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Yarmouth residents are coming together to help a little boy. Three-year-old Lucas Walker-King was born with HIE, which causes a lack of oxygen and blood-flow to the brain, and can lead to cerebral palsy. His mother Morgan Walker says Lucas is never excluded in anything, and lives his best life....
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Federal funding for tourism in Digby. The Digby Area Tourism Association is getting $95,000 to help with a destination development strategy. It includes a plan to focus on the region’s potential for tourism, extending the visiting season. Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings made...
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by Brad PerryOne of our country’s Olympic athletes has received an international honour. Nova Scotia gymnast Ellie Black has won the Paris 2024 Fair Play Award. The award honours extraordinary acts of sporting spirit during the Games. Black and teammate Shallon Olsen were seen comforting a French competitor...
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