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The warden for the Municipality of Shelburne says it’s exciting news for the community and the lobster fishery. The municipality has sold its first set of lots to a Chinese-based company at the ...

Hockey returns to Yarmouth tonight as the Junior A Mariners play their home opener against the Valley Wildcats tonight at 7:30. Yarmouth won their first two games on the road last weekend, 4-3 in a sh...

In a news release, the RCMP say its Southwest Nova Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate the murder of a 63-year-old North Weymouth woman. Investigators are asking anyone to contact them if they ...

A society focusing on keeping Sara Corning’s memory alive in Yarmouth has big plans. The Sara Corning Society wants to erect a bronze statue of the Cheggogin native, and develop a festival next ...

The issue of whether to allow burning in small fire pits in the Town of Yarmouth will be further examined. Town staff will provide recommendations to amend the Fire Prevention By-law to include small,...

Most municipalities in Southwestern Nova Scotia continue to help residents without water. That includes the Municipality of Argyle. Help for Argyle Residents with Water Issues: Information on assistan...

Organizers of a lobster forum next week are hoping for a full house. The South West Nova Scotia Lobster Forum will be held Wednesday September 21 at the Rodd Grand hotel in Yarmouth from 9-5 It’...

The emergency department at Digby General Hospital will be closed tomorrow. This is due to physician availability. The department will be closed from 6am to 8pm. The Nova Scotia Health Authority says ...

It will be a three-way race for Mayor in the Town of Yarmouth. Pam Mood is re-offering after being elected for the first time in 2012. Mood says a lot has been accomplished in four years, and the town...

The Liverpool Privateers Junior ‘B’ hockey club is showing their support for local firefighters. The team is partnering with the Region of Queens to hold a Firefighter Appreciation Night d...