Author Archives: Evan Taylor
Oaklawn Farm Zoo announces closure after 40 years of operation
In a Facebook announcement on Tuesday, Oaklawn Zoo officially confirmed the circulating rumors within the community: the zoo will not be reopening for the 2024 season. The post expressed gratitude, wi...
Dec 27, 2023
Details on reimbursement for Queens Water Boil advisory
Residents served by the Region of Queens Water Utility can anticipate a welcomed relief in their upcoming quarterly water bills. Effective January 1, 2024, customers will benefit from a one-time 70% r...
Dec 22, 2023
NS to provide one-time payment for post-secondary students textbooks
In a move to alleviate the financial burden on post-secondary students in Nova Scotia, the provincial government is taking steps to provide additional support. Through a one-time, needs-based grant an...
Dec 21, 2023
YMCA expands childcare services into Queens County
The YMCA of Southwest Nova Scotia opened their new Liverpool YMCA Childcare Centre this week, situated at 108 College Street in the heart of Liverpool. "We are thrilled to become a part of your lives....
Dec 21, 2023
Rain and snow on the way for Eastern NS
Eastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton are set to receive a significant amount of precipitation starting Wednesday and extending into Friday. The areas primarily set to be impacted are Cape Breton, Easte...
Dec 20, 2023
NS to provide benefits and wage increases for ECEs
Early childhood educators (ECEs) and staff in licensed child-care centres across Nova Scotia are set to receive a boost in their wages and, for the first time, will have access to comprehensive benefi...
Dec 20, 2023
Stats Canada reports record population growth in Q3
Canada's population surged by over 430,000 in the third quarter, the highest quarterly growth since 1957, according to Statistics Canada's latest release. As of October 1, the national population surp...
Dec 19, 2023
Thousands waking up without power as pre-Christmas storm sweeps across N.S.
Restoration efforts continue As of 9 a.m. Nova Scotia Power has got outages under 50,000. There remain around 45,000 without power, with the largest concentration in the Windsor/Wolfville area. "Crews...
Dec 18, 2023
Update: 51-year-old missing in Yarmouth found safe
December 15, 2023, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia - Yarmouth RCMP are seeking the community's help in locating 51-year-old Andrew Dresser, who was last seen leaving his Yarmouth residence at around 8 p.m. on D...
Dec 15, 2023
More LTC beds announced for New Germany
Seniors in the New Germany region requiring long-term care are set to benefit from an upgraded Rosedale Home for Special Care, marking a positive stride in the community's healthcare infrastructure. S...
Dec 15, 2023
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