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Yarmouth Regional Hospital is still drying out after the flood on Saturday. Drying equipment and fans are set up throughout the hospital and people are advised to be careful. The hospital’s emer...

A bold way to take the plunge into 2017. On New Year’s Day, White Point will host their second annual Polar Bunny Dip – named after White Point's iconic bunnies. Donna Hatt says they start...

(photo courtesy of Jill d’Entremont) It was 3 wins at home for The Wades Wire Traps/Five Star Roof Bantam AA Mariners. Game 1: December 17: Yarmouth VS Antigonish Bulldogs: Final score 3-1 for Y...

A remediation company from Halifax has been contracted to clean up water damage after a pipe burst early Saturday morning in Building B at the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Health authority spokesman Fr...

For some, the festive season is a time of joy. But Counselling Therapist with the Atlantic Wellness Center Jason Jones says for others, it can be very difficult emotionally. He adds there are several ...

Recommendations were released last week from a Federal Task Force on the legalization of pot and The Canadian Public Health Association is welcoming those recommendations. Media release: Public health...

The cold weather has wreaked havoc at the Yarmouth Hospital. According to the Nova Scotia health authority a frozen pipe has caused major flooding which has shut down large sections of Building “...

Premier Stephen McNeil says it’s not a tax. McNeil says the recent agreement between the province and the federal government will introduce carbon pricing to Nova Scotia in the form of a cap and...

The Municipality of Yarmouth is disappointed over cutbacks to the Canada Legacy Society. A group municipal units from Western Nova Scotia had seen a collaborative regional approach as the best way for...

Not even work to rule could keep Christmas from coming for grade primary students at Bluenose Academy. The students had been preparing a Christmas concert. But with extra-curriculars cancelled because...