Planned power outage to impact South Shore Friday Morning
Nova Scotia Power is advising residents around the South Shore of a planned power outage that will take place early Friday morning. The outage is the result of repair work being undertaken at the Auburndale substation and will take place between 4:00-6:00 a.m. It is expected to impact the following communities: Bridgew...
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Gas predicted to go down down for the long weekend
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New curling facility coming to Timberlea 'terrific' for curlers: Mayflower president
A brand-new curling facility coming to Timberlea, is going to be terrific for those who enjoy the sport in not only Nova Scotia, but Atlantic Canada and beyond. That's according to the President of the historic Mayflower Curling Club, Mike Christie. The province recently announced a grant of $3 million toward a $22 mil...
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N.S. Premier questions delays in federal support Chignecto Ithmus
Nova Scotia government officials are questioning why the federal government is spending $1 billion protecting a regional connection in Quebec but continues to drag its feet on similar support for the Chignecto Isthmus. The federal government is spending $1 billion on repairs to the Quebec Bridge which crosses the St. L...
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Fine for illegal burning bumps to $25,000 during wildfire season
The fine for starting an illegal fire during wildfire season is going up to $25,000. That's up from the basic fine of $237.50. With Victoria Day weekend on the horizon, the province announced the fine is effective for those who violate the daily burn ban. Premier Tim Houston says this will make sure people pause and ch...
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NSTU needs run-off election to determine new president
Members of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union will have to wait a little longer to find out who their new president will be. The union says there was a vote Wednesday, but no clear winner, so, there will be a run-off election, May 29. Three members have been dropped from the running, Nancy de la Chevotiere, Grant Frost and...
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The Coming Invasion
You know it's going to happen. Every year at this time, they come. Flying badly. Bumping into just about anything and everything. The June bug. I know it's not June yet, but we have had a couple warmer days and that's all it takes. I've even seen a couple people saying they have spotted them already. I keep hoping...
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Scottish Gaelic speakers visiting N.S. to promote language and network
Some Scottish Gaelic speakers have come to Nova Scotia to strengthen cultural ties. Celebrating Mìos nan Gàidheal, or 'Gaelic Nova Scotia Month', the group is travelling around the province to learn from locals and promote the language. Sionainn MacMullin, from the Office of Gaelic Affairs at Cape Breton ...
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Woman charged for accessing more than 2000 health records at Antigonish hospital
An Antigonish woman has been charged in relation to a privacy breach at St. Martha's Regional Hospital. RCMP say an admitting clerk at the hospital allegedly accessed 2690 patient records between May 1 and Oct. 4, 2023. Those records were not related to her job duties, police say. Sarah Emily Dewolfe, 30, faces charges...
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Lunenburg Pride announces festival dates, July 7-13
The Lunenburg Pride Festival will take place this year from July 7 to July 13. This year's festival will feature over 15 taking place at various locations around Lunenburg County. Full event details are expected to be released closer to the festival. Organizers have confirmed they are planning to put on another parade ...
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