Category Archives: News
UPDATE: Rogers Restores Services To ‘Vast Majority’ Of Customers
Rogers says it has restored services for the "vast majority" of customers affected by a widespread network outage on Friday. In a tweet posted by the telecom giant around 7 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday...
Jul 09, 2022
Not enough host families for Ukrainians in Halifax
Halifax doesn't have enough hosts to support Ukrainians who want to live here. That's according to Carol Ailles, who manages the Facebook group Atlantic Canada hosts for Ukrainians. "We do have some h...
Jul 08, 2022
Provincial Funding will Improve Frost Park
Improvements are coming to Yarmouth's Frost Park. The Department of Municipal Affairs has awarded a beautification grant of $11,900 to the Town of Yarmouth. The town plans to use it for improvements t...
Jul 08, 2022
ACOA Investment for Playground and Community Park In Brighton/Barton Area
A new playground and community park will be coming to the Brighton and Barton area. The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency has invested $105,000 through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund for ...
Jul 08, 2022 Members of the Brighton and Barton Volunteer Fire Department. c/o ACOA.
Job Gains Slow Nationally As Wages Struggle To Catch Inflation
As wages struggled to keep pace with rising inflation, there was little change in either full-time or part-time employment across Canada last month. However, according to Statistics Canada’s lab...
Jul 08, 2022
Gas drops again, down 20 cents per litre in two days
It’s another little break at the pumps for drivers. Regular is down again and now sitting at $1.83 to $1.87 per litre in Nova Scoia. The cheapest is in Halifax and you’ll pay the most in p...
Jul 08, 2022
Minister Of Transport Proposes School Bus Changes For Safety
School bus safety needs to be strengthened across the country, that from Canada’s transport minister. Omar Alghabra wants to see a new visibility system for bus drivers, to enable them to see be...
Jul 07, 2022
Dr. Lisa Barrett Discusses End of Mandatory COVID-19 Restrictions
Infectious disease expert Dr. Lisa Barrett is sharing her thoughts on the end of mandatory COVID-19 restrictions in Nova Scotia. Mandatory restrictions, including the requirement to self-isolate after...
Jul 07, 2022
Godfather star James Caan dead at 82
Legendary actor James Caan has died. His family has released a statement announcing The Godfather star passed away on Wednesday night. In 1973, he received an Oscar nomination for best supporting acto...
Jul 07, 2022
N.S. pharmacies not worried about future COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Nova Scotia’s pharmacies are ready to continue rolling out COVID-19 booster shots. The Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia says they have the tools to ensure shots get into arms routinely for th...
Jul 07, 2022
