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UPDATE: NSGEU Civil Servants Reject Contract Offer From Government
The Nova Scotia Government Employees Union has voted overwhelmingly against the latest contract offer from the Nova Scotia government. Roughly 4,600 of the 7,300 eligible voters rejected the offer by ...
Dec 14, 2016
Black Ice Creating Slippery Conditions Today
(Contributed Photo: A plow truck in Yarmouth County during Monday’s storm) While temperatures in many parts of South Western Nova are above freezing, there are reports of black ice forming. It&#...
Dec 14, 2016
Sustainable Transportation Funding Coming For Shelburne, Wedgeport
The province announced funding for projects in Shelburne and Wedgeport today. Governments Support Sustainable Transportation and Active Living Along the South Shore https://t.co/P6s15IBIDz - Nova Scot...
Dec 14, 2016
Wade Cleveland Elected Chair Of Yarmouth And Acadian Shores Tourism Association Board Of Directors
The Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association has a new board chair. Yarmouth town Councillor Wade Cleveland takes over the role from municipal Councillor John Cunningham. A vote for a new chair...
Dec 14, 2016
Mariners Hosting Toy Drive During Saturday Night's Game
The Yarmouth Junior A Mariners want to give back this Christmas. Fans attending Saturday night’s home game against South Shore are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy. Mariners Head Coach a...
Dec 14, 2016
Decision Expected Early In New Year On Location Of New Argyle Admin Building
Argyle municipal council again discussed the location of the new administration building Tuesday night. There are three options available. Build on a piece of municipally owned land near the current m...
Dec 14, 2016
Yarmouth Curling Association's Tuesday Night Results:
Patti Simpson 6 Pam Crowell 3 Ellen Burton 7 Paula Goudey 2 Monica Doucette 5 Lisette Bourque 2 Jenna Bishara 8 Evangeline Animal Hospital 6 Results for Stick Curling League: Team R.Bullerwell/Aubin 6...
Dec 14, 2016
Canadian-Born Actor Alan Thicke Passes Away At The Age Of 69
The entertainment world has lost another memorable actor. Alan Thicke was well known for a number of roles, including his part in the 80’s as Dr. Seaver on the show Growing Pains. .He was also a...
Dec 14, 2016
Mathieu Pompei, U-Sports All-Stars Drop Two Exhibition Games To Team Canada's World Junior Squad In Quebec
(Photo: CIS Website) A former Yarmouth Junior A Mariner forward got to play against Canada’s World Junior hockey team in a two-game exhibition series. Mathieu Pompei, a fifth year forward with t...
Dec 13, 2016
Small Earthquake Felt In Clare
A small earthquake was felt in Clare this morning. Earthquakes Canada has confirmed a 3.0 magnitude quake occurred 42 kilometres southwest of Digby. It happened around 10:40, and the epicenter is beli...
Dec 13, 2016
