N.S. residents face charges after firearms seized at N.B. border
Two Nova Scotians are facing charges of smuggling and possession after being stopped at a New Brunswick border. The individuals were trying to cross into Canada at the St. Stephen Ferry Point port of entry on April 5th after an extended stay in the United States. They were told to pull over for a secondary examination....
Apr 26, 2024
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Lunenburg CAO issues apology after comments caught on video
Lunenburg's Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) has apologized after some of his off-the-cuff remarks were captured on the town council video feed. CAO Jamie Doyle made some disparaging comments towards those opposing the development of Blockhouse Hill. The video has since been pulled so what exactly was said cannot be ...
Apr 26, 2024
First Nova Scotia Health provincial career fair underway
Nova Scotia Health is hosting its first provincial career fair. It's happening in 11 communities across the province, including Inverness, Antigonish, Halifax, Bridgewater and Yarmouth. Representatives from various NSH departments are on hand to discuss career and volunteer opportunities until 7 p.m. on Friday. Vice-pr...
Apr 26, 2024
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Bridgetown Baptist Church a "complete loss" after Friday morning fire
Firefighters were called to the Bridgetown Baptist Church around 7 a.m. on Friday after receiving reports of smoke coming from the church's roof. "We got there and the fire was starting to come through the walls and starting to show through the roof near the entryway," said Bridgetown Fire Chief Randy Sherida...
Apr 26, 2024
Keeping It Fresh
It was interesting over the last few days seeing posts about the demise of Ben's bread. The once iconic Nova Scotia brand is being done away with. Then again, that it seemed to be harder to find over the past few years anyway. It isn't unusual to see smaller brands taken over by larger companies and be consolidated o...
Apr 26, 2024
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How Many Billionaires Buy Lottery Tickets?
I'm guessing very, very few do. You've probably heard about the Cape Breton man who just won 1.5 million from a Scratch'N'Win ticket after he bought $200 worth of them. I'm astounded by that kind of purchase. I mean, I'm glad it paid off for him, but you only need one ticket to dream, right? Does $200 for scratch and ...
Apr 26, 2024
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Gas up, diesel down in N.S.
Changes at the pumps - in both directions. The Utility and Review board adjusted fuel prices at midnight in Nova Scotia. Self-serve regular gas is up about 2 cents to a minimum of $1.87. Diesel is down though, nearly 5 cents to about $1.82.
Apr 26, 2024
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RCMP searching for man on province-wide arrest warrant
Halifax RCMP are looking for Michael Roy, who is wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. Roy faces charges for assault and two counts of uttering threats, according to a news release from RCMP. Police say he's also known to use the last name Rodriguez-Roy. Police describe Roy as: five-feet-four-inches tall 135 pounds...
Apr 25, 2024
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Liberals still pushing for Coastal Protection Act
The Coastal Protection Act was a hot topic at a recent Liberal town hall in Yarmouth. Many feel the Houston government shouldn't have scrapped the plan earlier this year. It passed with all-party support when the Liberals were in power in 2019. Yarmouth's Ginny Smith says government needs to address it. "There wer...
Apr 25, 2024
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Pump Prediction April 25
Apr 25, 2024