Category Archives: News
Councillor Echoes Opposition To Sandy Point Wind Project
A municipal councillor in Shelburne says she’s speaking up for her community. Sherry Thorburn Irvine represents Sandy Point, Jordan Ferry and Jordan Bay, where there is a proposal for a wind far...
Feb 15, 2022
President of Black Loyalist Heritage Society Talks Black History Month
February is Black History Month. While the pandemic has limited gatherings, there are still learning opportunities through the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre, who have shared a three part series ̶...
Feb 15, 2022
MHL Plans Series To Celebrate First Responders
The Maritime Junior Hockey league announced plans to celebrate first responders from around the Atlantic provinces with a slate of games to be played in recognition of the work first responders do. Th...
Feb 15, 2022
UPDATE: Spanish fishing boat sinks off NFLD; 10 dead, 11 Missing
Ten people are dead after a Spanish fishing boat sank off Newfoundland early Tuesday. Three people have been rescued and 11 crew members remain missing. Rescue efforts involve multiple choppers and th...
Feb 15, 2022
RCMP Focused On Distracted Driving
Nova Scotia RCMP are reminding motorists to pay attention to the road. 905 people were charged with using a cellphone while driving in our province in 2021 according to the RCMP. They say members will...
Feb 15, 2022
Man Arrested In Saulnierville Kwik-Way Robbery, Fire
A Weymouth man has been charged in a convenience store robbery and arson. We learned last Wednesday that a man entered Saulnierville Kwik-Way, robbed it and set it on fire. There were no injuries, and...
Feb 15, 2022
COVID-19: N.S. reports 7 deaths linked to the virus over the weekend
Nova Scotia is reporting seven deaths and three new hospital admissions since the last update on Friday. Those who passes away are from the Western Zone. — a man in his 60s — two men and a...
Feb 14, 2022
MODY Votes Not To Allow Aquaculture In Rural Industrial Zones
Aquaculture activities will not be expanded in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth. Last month, council voted not to expand the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-Law to allow aquacu...
Feb 14, 2022 Municipality of the District of Yarmouth Council 2020
Local COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics This Week In Tri-Counties
Some local drop-in clinics for COVID-19 vaccinations in the Tri-Counties this week. Tomorrow, there will be vaccinations held at the Shelburne Fire Hall, at the Digby Legion is holding on Wednesday an...
Feb 14, 2022 NIAID / CC
New Property Tax Could Penalize Out-Of-Province Home Owners
The Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS (NSAR) has some concerns over a proposed out-of-province homeownership tax. If passed, the tax would triple property taxes for those who own a home in Nova Scot...
Feb 14, 2022
