Author Archives: Evan Taylor
Carolyn Bolivar Getson appointed as President of Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities
Mayor Carolyn Bolivar Getson of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg has been elected as the new head of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM). This comes as she continues to fu...
Nov 16, 2023
Province lays out changes needed for Donkin Coal Mine to reach compliance
A consultant's report has delivered crucial insights into ensuring the safety of the Donkin coal mine, prompting the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration to issue substantial dire...
Nov 15, 2023
Equine herpes concerns prompt increased vigilance in Nova Scotia stables
Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) cases have prompted increased vigilance among Nova Scotia stables this week. The virus, which has been identified in the province, is known to be dormant in hor...
Nov 15, 2023
Canadian Coast Guard ship faces emergency engine shutdown in Bay of Fundy
A recent incident in the Bay of Fundy has left a Canadian Coast Guard ship, the CCGS Corporal Teather C.V., temporarily out of service. Last month, while conducting enforcement activities for the Depa...
Nov 15, 2023
Province reminds Nova Scotians to prepare for winter driving conditions
As winter approaches, Nova Scotians are being urged to ready themselves for the inevitable challenges of winter driving. Kim Masland, Minister of Public Works, emphasized the collective responsibility...
Nov 14, 2023
Scotiabank announces closure of Liverpool branch
The Scotiabank at the intersection of Main and Market streets, is set to close its doors on April 11th. The move will relocate all customer accounts to Bridgewater. A notice posted within the Liverpoo...
Nov 14, 2023
Shelburne Scotiabank closing as part of cuts
It appears the Shelburne Scotiabank branch will be part of cuts across Atlantic Canada as it is one of a handful in the region set to close. A representative with Scotiabank has confirmed with our new...
Nov 09, 2023
Transport Canada looking at moving Digby-Saint John ferry to P.E.I.
Nova Scotia, along with provincial and municipal leaders, are expressing concern about the potential temporary redeployment of the ferry currently operating between Digby, N.S., and Saint John. They f...
Nov 09, 2023
New shelter to aid homeless in Bridgewater and Lunenburg County
In response to the pressing need to assist the unhoused population during the harsh winter months, the Department of Community Services has announced the establishment of a new shelter in Bridgewater,...
Nov 08, 2023
Four Nova Scotians honored with province's highest bravery award
Premier Tim Houston presented the Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery to four exceptional individuals from our province during a ceremony in Halifax. Talbot Boyer of Dartmouth, Scott Buchanan of Baddeck, Ada...
Nov 08, 2023
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