Category Archives: News
Clark's Harbour Council To Get Smaller
Councillors had a long discussion about the issue at their meeting Wednesday. Mayor Leigh Stoddart says it was decided to reduce the size from 6 councillors and a mayor to 4 councillors and a mayor. H...
May 12, 2017
Another Break At The Pumps
Gas prices continue to fall. Around parts of the Tri-Counties regular self serve is selling for $1.05.1 cents per litre. A drop of nearly one and a half cents from last week. Those using diesel will s...
May 12, 2017
Only Road Out Of Yarmouth County Community About To Get Some Attention.
The embankment beside the road in Pinkney’s Point has been washing away over the years. Tides from storm-surge has caused erosion, and a post holding a guardrail is almost completely visible. De...
May 12, 2017
Digby RCMP Investigate Fatal Crash
According to a news release, at 7:20 this evening (Thursday May 11), Digby RCMP, EHS and the Fire Department responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 217 in Rossway, Digby County. RCMP say a veh...
May 11, 2017
Safety Test Your Motorcycle And Helmet
Every year, Nova Scotians are injured in motorcycle collisions. The RCMP wants to make sure that drivers and their passenger wear a CSA approved helmet. They also says properly maintaining your bike i...
May 11, 2017
RCMP Looking For Suspect After Robbery Reported At Starrs Road Irving
Yarmouth Town RCMP responded to a report of a robbery at the convenience store at the Starrs Road Irving just after 4am Thursday May 11. Corporal John Stoddart says a lone male entered the store, bran...
May 11, 2017
No Change In Tax Rates For Municipality Of Argyle
The residential rate remains at $1.07 for every $100 of assessment, and the commercial rate is still $2.25 for every $100. CAO Alain Muise says the budget is balanced at around $8.8 million. “On...
May 11, 2017
Cancer Fundraiser In Digby Hailed A Success
A recent fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society being deemed a success on a couple of levels. After a 15 year hiatus, the Digby Jail and Bail was held last week at the Digby Curling Rink. It also ...
May 10, 2017
Shelburne's New Guild Hall Ready For Grand Opening
Construction of the new Shelburne Guild Hall is complete and the town has invited community groups to take part in its grand opening. That is scheduled for May 26-28. The weekend-long launch aims to s...
May 10, 2017
Yarmouth Man Fights For Fair Cancer Drug Coverage For Everyone
A Yarmouth man’s promise to his daughter is fuelling debate and discussion about coverage for cancer drugs. While radiation and chemotherapy treatments given to patients in hospital are covered,...
May 10, 2017 Derek Lesser at our Y95 Studios in 2019. (Y95 News Photo)
