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New COVID Variant Detected in UK
A new variant of COVID-19 is being reported out of the United Kingdom dubbed Omicron XE. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) believes the variant is a variation of the Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 variants...
Evan Taylor Apr 06, 2022 Yuri Samoilov / CC
Lunenburg Company Hopes to Help Manufacture Canadian F-35 Jet
Stelia Aerospace in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia are keeping a keen eye on negotiations between Lockheed Martin and the Canadian Government as it could mean more work for them. They already produce composit...
Evan Taylor Apr 06, 2022
Lumberjacks Captain Named MHL Character Player of the Year
Despite a season that saw the South Shore Lumberjacks miss out on the playoffs at least one of their players will be getting their hands on some silverware. Lumberjacks Captain Matt Helpard was recogn...
Evan Taylor Mar 29, 2022 Lumberjacks Captain Matt Helpard was recently named as MHL Character Player of the Year. Photo: Rhonda Helpard.
NSLC Announces Price Change, Booze Up 3.5%, Cannabis Down 2.75%
The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation revealed their spring price adjustments will increase the cost of alcohol by 3.5 per cent, while cannabis prices are dropping 2.75 per cent. NSLC Spokesperson Beverl...
Evan Taylor Mar 28, 2022 Paulo O / CC
MODL Purchases Two EVs
The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg is purchasing two electric vehicles to replace ones that are aging out. On Thursday, the municipality announced that they have purchased a used 2021 Ford ...
Evan Taylor Mar 25, 2022 The MODL recently purchased two EVs, one of which is a 2022 Volvo XC-40 Recharge. Photo: Volvo Halifax
Nova Scotia Writes Off $15.8 Million in Debts
The Nova Scotia Government has announced they are writing off $15.8 million dollars from various debts owed to them. Finance Minister and Treasury Board Minister Allan MacMaster announced that write-o...
Evan Taylor Mar 25, 2022 Nova Scotia Legislature via Facebook.
MODL Expand Low-Income Homeowners Rebate
The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg is expanding access to their Low-Income Homeowners Rebate by increasing the income threshold. Previously households with annual incomes less than $29,999 ...
Evan Taylor Mar 24, 2022 The new MODL office in Cookville, NS. Photo : MODL
More Delays In Preliminary Inquiry Into Bridgewater Police Officer Stabbing
For the fourth time the preliminary hearing of Tobias Doucette is being delayed, this time for another year. Tobias Doucette was supposed to stand for his preliminary hearing this July, however, earli...
Evan Taylor Mar 23, 2022 Bridgewater Justice Centre
East Ironbound Island Hosting Creative Residency
The East Ironbound Island will hopefully help multiple individuals this summer as a place of creative inspiration, as a residency program aims to bring some attention to the island. The Ironbound Crea...
Evan Taylor Mar 21, 2022
MHL President Steve Dykeman Resigns
Maritime Hockey League President Steve Dykeman is stepping down from his position according to a letter sent out by league officials today. The MHL says Dykeman is leaving effective immediately with l...
Evan Taylor Mar 17, 2022 MHL President Steve Dykeman announced he is reigning from his position effective immediately. Photo: MHL