Category Archives: News
The Weekender: Sunday, April 9, 2017
The Weekender for Sunday, April 9, 2017: April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Gary Nickerson speaks with two Yarmouth County women who have been diagnosed. There has been a lot of ̵...
Apr 10, 2017
'Homeless For A Night' In Yarmouth
About a dozen people braved the cold Friday night in downtown Yarmouth. They camped out at Alma Square as part of SHYFT Youth Services first ever ‘Homeless for a Night’ fundraiser. SHYFT H...
Apr 10, 2017
TIR In Yarmouth Working OT To Grade Gravel Roads
Extended wet winter weather has meant many gravel roads in Yarmouth County are still a mess. Don Houston with Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal in Yarmouth says staff have been working weekend...
Apr 10, 2017
Radon Gas. Silent Killer
Do you know the level of radon gas in your home ? If you don’t then you’re not alone. The Lung Association of Nova Scotia is trying to raise awareness about radon gas, which is called the ...
Apr 10, 2017
Gary J. Surette Memorial Tournament Held At Mariners Centre
The first ever Gary J. Surette Memorial weekend wrapped up this weekend at Mariners Centre. A four team tournament was held over the weekend. In the final game on Sunday, Bay Ferries beat Postech 4-2....
Apr 10, 2017
Health Minister Says Every Nova Scotian Will Get A Doctor
The Minister of Health says government will fulfil its promise of a doctor for every Nova Scotian. Leo Glavine was pressed by reporters to give a timeline on when people in the province should expect ...
Apr 10, 2017
VIDEO: Province Dedicates $10-Million Annually For Gravel Roads
Gravel roads are about to get the attention they need. Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal Minister Geoff MacLellan announced the province will provide $10-million annually to the new gravel roa...
Apr 10, 2017
Service to mark 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge held In Yarmouth
On Sunday April 9 Canadians at home, in France and elsewhere honoured those who served at the Battle of Vimy Ridge, recognized by many as Canada’s ‘coming of age’. Canadian troops al...
Apr 10, 2017
Bantam AA Mariners Compete At Provincials In Glace Bay
The Wade’s Wire Traps Five Star Roofing Bantam AA Mariners traveled to Glace Bay this weekend to take part in the 2016-2017 Bantam AA Provincials. They battled their way through to the semi fina...
Apr 10, 2017
Drone Regulations "Good First Step" Says Flying Association Member
All drones weighing between 250 grams and 35 kilograms can’t fly higher than 90 metres, or at night, or within nine kilometres of an existing airport. The new rules say the machines can’t ...
Apr 10, 2017
