Author Archives: Syndicated Content
World Swimming Body Adjusts Rules For Trans Athletes
A new gender inclusion policy has been approved for international swimming competitions and water sports. International Swimming Federation (ISF), the governing body, voted for new rules regarding com...
Jun 20, 2022
Minister: “Can’t get homeless off the streets fast enough”
The Minister of Community Services in Nova Scotia feels getting the homeless off the street can not happen fast enough. Karla MacFarlane admits it is an issue she struggles with on a personal level. &...
Jun 20, 2022
Infant Formula Recalled For Salmonella, Cronobacter Sakazakii
If you recently stocked up on baby formula, you may want to check your shelves. Shoppers Drug Mart has issued its second recall of certain Abbott-brand powdered infant formula due to possible Salmonel...
Jun 20, 2022
CAT ridership numbers released
The province is out with the numbers for ridership on the Yarmouth to Maine ferry. The news release comes after reporters pressed the Public Works Minister on Thursday for the information on the Bay F...
Jun 17, 2022
Students celebrate first Black Excellence Day in classrooms across NS
Education Minister Becky Druhan visited the Dr. John C. Wickwire Academy in Liverpool to join them for their celebrations of Black Excellence Day. Today marked the first time schools observed the newl...
Jun 17, 2022
MHL Board Approves Sale Of Yarmouth Mariners
It’s official, ownership of the Yarmouth Jr. A Mariners has changed hands. Earlier this week, it was announced Mariners Head Coach and GM Laurie Barron, assistant coaches John Murphy and Jared P...
Jun 17, 2022
Historical Residential School Assault Charge Going To Court
A historical case of assault from a residential school is going to court. RCMP in Manitoba have laid charges against a retired priest in connection to an indecent assault against a victim that was 10 ...
Jun 17, 2022
COVID-19 Alert App Discontinued
The COVID-19 Alert app is no more. The Government of Canada says after a thorough review they have decommissioned the app effective today. Users can now delete it from their devices. The app was launc...
Jun 17, 2022
Hundreds Of Submissions Received To ‘Name The RCMP Foals’
The RCMP foals now have names. In April, a contest was launched looking for submissions. More than 300 were received from schools, which is the most entries in over five years. The winning names will ...
Jun 17, 2022
Ottawa Unveils $8.9B Plan To Tackle Inflation
The federal government unveiled an $8.9 billion plan Thursday that aims to tackle rising inflation and put money back into the pockets of Canadians. Speaking at the Empire Club in Toronto, Ont., Deput...
Jun 17, 2022
