Author Archives: Evan Taylor
New Study Finds Canadians are sleeping much better than Americans
While many Canadians may feel they don't get enough sleep a study from Sleepopilis shows most of us do. The study looked at what is considered "ideal sleep" (7-9 hours) and how many people achieve tha...
Nov 25, 2019 Andrew Roberts / CC
Concerns Over Old BMO Development
Editor's Note - The original story accidentally attributed a quote to the wrong party. The story has been updated to reflect the properly quoted party, and more information was added. The former Bank ...
Nov 21, 2019
Maritime Junior Hockey League Rolls Out Mental Health Program
Starting immediately all MHL franchises will participate in the Talk Today mental health and suicide prevention program. Talk Today, according to the MHL is one of the most comprehensive mental health...
Nov 19, 2019 Maritime Junior Hockey League Logo. Photo (MHL)
Bridgewater Fire Departments New Facility Nearing Completion
Over the past few months, the Bridgewater Fire Department has been building a new two purpose facility. It will primarily serve as a storage area, it's secondary purpose will be as a training area for...
Nov 18, 2019
Lunenburg Lighting Of the Trees Campaign Underway
This year one hundred trees will be decorated by businesses, organizations and community members around Lunenburg. The annual Christmas Pilgrimage and Lighting of the Trees encourages people to donate...
Nov 18, 2019 oatsy40 / CC
Today Is Healthcare Foundations Day
Healthcare foundations play a key role in the health care sector. Today they are being celebrated for the contributions they make. Healthcare Foundations day aims to raise awareness for the thousands ...
Nov 15, 2019 NCVO London / CC
Environmental Concerns Raised Over Potential Mahone Bay Fish Farm
Cermaq Canada recently received two land options for salmon farms in Mahone Bay and St. Margarets Bay. The actual site of potential farms remains to be determined, environmental surveys and consultati...
Nov 14, 2019 California Department of Fish and Wildlife / CC
The Petite General Store Now Has Gas
Following a fire earlier this year it has taken some time for The Petite General Store to get back on its feet. The fire completely destroyed the permanent structure. They have since rented a temporar...
Nov 13, 2019
Mahone Bay Residents Meet To Oppose Offshore Drilling
Despite being the first evening of a long weekend, many still attended a meeting Friday night opposing offshore drilling in Mahone Bay. The event took place at the Mahone Bay Community Centre with aro...
Nov 12, 2019
Bird Feeders Now Safe To Hang
Throughout the summer the Nova Scotia Bird Society recommended against the hanging of birdfeeders because of a parasite called Trichomonosis. The parasite is fatal to birds, it primarily affects purpl...
Nov 08, 2019 Tony Alter / CC
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