Category Archives: News
Lobster Traps Stolen From Waters Near Yarmouth; RCMP Seek Help
A theft of lobster traps that had been set in ocean waters near Yarmouth is being investigated by the RCMP. Approximately 70 lobster traps set in the ocean by fishermen near Yarmouth and belonging to ...
Jul 21, 2022
Prime minister announces $255 million for clean energy in NS
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Nova Scotia Thursday morning, where he announced $255 million in new spending for clean energy projects that will provide clean power to hundreds of thousands of N...
Jul 21, 2022
U16 Eastern Challenge Football Tournament In N.B.
National tackle football events are making a return following a two-year hiatus due to COVID. The U16 Eastern Challenge is underway at Alumni Field in Sackville, N.B. Teams from New Brunswick, Nova Sc...
Jul 21, 2022
Wedgeport Legion Hosting Ceremony For Korean War Veterans
A ceremony for Korean War veterans is being held in Wedgeport this Saturday. It will take place at the Legion Branch 155 at 11 a.m. There are ten living Korean War veterans in the local area, while 21...
Jul 21, 2022 Ambassador for Peace Medal from the Republic of Korea embassy in Ottawa. (Contributed Photo)
J-Strong Softball Tournament Returns July 29-31
The J-Strong Softball tournament returns to the Hebron Recreation Complex at the end of the month. Over 20 teams have registered for the event, which raises money for youth to access sport in Yarmouth...
Jul 21, 2022 The J-Strong Foundation began in 2015 in memory of Yarmouth teen Jadon Robinson
Cape Breton Eagles Hire a New Head Coach
The Cape Breton Eagles have named Jon Goyens as their new head coach. The Montreal native brings 28 years of coaching experience to the role and was the head coach of the Baie-Cameau Drakkar during th...
Jul 21, 2022
Humboldt Crash Driver Gets Daily Freedom
Day parole has been granted for a driver that killed 16 people, many of them teenagers. The transport truck driver, Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, blew a stop sign in rural Saskatchewan and hit a bus carrying ...
Jul 21, 2022
Hockey Canada Says It Will Stop Using Fund To Settle Sexual Assault Claims
Hockey Canada’s National Equity Fund won’t be used to settle claims of sexual assault. Reports this week that the organization settled multiple claims with the fund sparked outrage from Pr...
Jul 21, 2022
Planetary Technologies Explores An Ocean Of Opportunities To Address Climate Crisis
In this episode of the "Insights" podcast, Don Mills and David Campbell continue their series on innovative emerging companies in our region with a conversation with CEO Mike Kelland and Chief Chemist...
Jul 21, 2022
The Hidden Homeless: Halifax’s housing crunch making it harder for women to find safe spaces
Halifax has a hidden homeless problem and experts say it’s making it harder for women to find safe spaces. Crystal John with Adsum for Women and Children tells our newsroom they're getting price...
Jul 20, 2022
