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At Y95, we want to know about all the soaring wins, the close calls, the grit, the determination, the sweat, and the triumphs! From swimming to hockey, basketball to track, if it's Tri-County sports we want to spread the word. Here's how to report your scores and sports stories: e-mail: news.cjls@radioabl.ca Phone (you...
Oct 21, 2020
Study shows Port of Yarmouth generates $50M per year
A new study shows the Port of Yarmouth generates $50 million a year for the local economy. That includes 280 jobs and hosting over 40 vessels. The port also accounted for $25 million of Nova Scotia's fishing GDP over the last five years. The economic impact study says between 44 and 85 million pounds of lobsters are la...
29m ago
Fund to help those recovering from Shelburne County wildfire
It's been nearly a year since a devastating fire impacted Shelburne County. Dozens of homes and structures were destroyed in the largest wildfire in our province's history. The 'We Rise Again - Shelburne County' fund was developed through local residents and the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia. The fund was initial...
1h ago
Halifax police officer charged with hitting female while off-duty: SiRT
A Halifax police officer faces charges after he allegedly assaulted a female he knew while off-duty. The Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) says the Halifax Regional Police notified them of on Oct. 26, 2023 of a an alleged domestic assault. SiRT launched an investigation and found they had "reasonable and proba...
17h ago
New $20 not expected until 2027
It will be at least three years before King Charles III appears on a new Canadian $20 bill. The Bank of Canada is working on a redesign of the bank note. It will feature a portrait of the King with the back continuing an image of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. It will also be vertical, similar to the $10 note, ma...
19h ago
2 dead after boat flips in Annapolis County
Two people are dead and police believe alcohol was involved after a boat flipped over on a river in Annapolis County. Four people were in the boat when it capsized Monday evening. A 46-year-old Granville Centre man and a 27-year-old Weymouth man were able to swim to shore. In an update, police say a 49-year-old man die...
21h ago
Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada
"Be Prepared. Know your Risks." That's the theme for Canada's 29th edition of Emergency Preparedness Week. Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan encourages Canadians to learn about the disaster risks that could affect their community and how to prepare themselves, their families, and their homes. &quo...
21h ago
WATCH- Pearl Jam Covers The Hip!
It looks like Eddie Vedder is a Tragically Hip Fan! A Pearl Jam concert goer in Vancouver captured this quick cover of Bobcaygeon!
22h ago
Seal Island Bridge closed overnight until Saturday
The Seal Island Bridge is closed every night for a week. According to the Cape Breton Regional Municipality Facebook page, it's from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., until Saturday morning. They say it's closed to vehicles. In case of emergency, emergency crews can still get through.
22h ago
Children in emergency care homes staying for months longer than they're supposed to
Children in emergency care homes stay for eight months on average, when they're only suppose to stay for up to four days. That's one of the reasons emergency care homes lack oversight, which creates more problems for an already vulnerable population, according to a new report from Nova Scotia's auditor general. Auditor...
23h ago