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Atlantic Canadians can donate financially online at redcross.ca, or call toll-free 1-800-418-1111 and specify the donation is for the Hurricane Matthew appeal. They can also visit any local Red Cross ...

Southern Haiti is said to be devastated in the wake of Hurricane Matthew with the damage being compared to the earthquake that struck in 2010. The hurricane is said to be the strongest to hit the Carr...

For the second time, Nova Scotia teachers have rejected the government’s contract offer. Ninety-four percent of the province’s 9,000 teachers turned out to vote. Seventy percent of those, ...

The MLA for Queens-Shelburne will have more responsibility on his plate during the upcoming fall session of the House of Assembly. NDP Leader Gary Burrill has named Sterling Belliveau as the partyR...

The province is clamping down on illegal wood cutting. Penalties for cutting timber on crown land used to start at a fine of $2000 or up to six months in jail. The new fines will start at $50,000 for ...

“I can assure you that it is not my intention or the intention of my government to put a carbon tax on Nova Scotians.” says Premier Stephen McNeil. The premier was responding to yesterday&...

"Peml'gat Toqwa'q Mawoi'mi: A Mi'kmaq Cultural Culinary Experience" is a chance to experience Mi'kmaq food and cultural interpretation, all while going on a hike. The event, taking place along the Tki...

Yarmouth’s Ryan Graves scored his first NHL preseason goal last night. Graves scored in the second period for the New York Rangers in a 4-3 overtime loss in Philadelphia. The Rangers fall in Phi...

The Yarmouth Junior A Mariners moved up a spot in the CJHL Top 20 rankings this week. @MarinersHockey move up a spot to number 3 in @cjhlhockey top 20 this week.@MTimberWolves number 10, @weekscrusher...

Fire Prevention Week takes place from October 9 to October 15. The theme for this year is: Don't Wait - Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years. According to statistics, working smoke alar...