Category Archives: News

The Department of Health and Wellness is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 and one recovery. The cases are in Central Zone. One is related to a close contact of a previously reported case. The other...

Nova Scotia Health is launching a request for proposals process for overdose prevention sites. It begins with an open invitation for letters of intent from those interested in running a site, and an i...

The New Democratic Party The province’s NDP are promising free before and after-school care. Leader Gary Burrill said the programs will be school-based and mean parents will be able to afford to...

The Town of Yarmouth will explore moving to a four-day work week option for non-union employees. It was discussed at yesterday's Committee of the Whole meeting. The policy would increase hours of oper...

Yarmouth town councillors talked about the allowance of backyard fires in the town at yesterday's Committee of the Whole meeting. Staff presented a draft by-law, after reviewing best practices of othe...

It's time to race in Barrington on Sunday. The 50th Nova Scotia Marathon will run through the area and Cape Sable Island. About 500 participants are taking part in different events, with staggered sta...

Politicians are continuing to pound the pavement on Day 7 of the election campaign. NDP Leader Gary Burrill will make an announcement about childcare in Fairview before hitting the streets in Fairview...

Work is progressing on the Parade St. sewer separation project in Yarmouth. Parade St. between Main St. and First St. will be closed beginning Monday, July 26th for fine grading work, followed by pavi...

A new online system is making it easier for commercial fishers to report ghost gear. The new tool called the ‘The Fishing Gear Reporting System’ allows fishers to report their lost fishing...

The Progressive Conservative Party The provincial Tories have released their full platform. Tim Houston announced the platform, they’re calling, “Solutions for Nova Scotians,” at a c...