Category Archives: News
Yarmouth COVID-19 Testing Changes Location Temporarily
A temporary change in location for anyone looking for COVID-19 testing in Yarmouth. The testing centre is moving from the Mariners Centre to the Yarmouth Regional Hospital today, July seventh, until S...
Jul 07, 2022 COVID Testing. Image by fernando zhiminaicela from Pixabay
Youth Plea to Chiefs at AFN Assembly
An emotional plea to Chiefs attending the Assembly of First Nations general assembly in Vancouver from members of its youth council. They’re asking Chiefs to refocus their attention on matters t...
Jul 07, 2022
Gas under a Toonie for the first time since May after big drop
Gas and diesel is under two bucks per litre for the first time since May. The price dropped about 10 cents overnight after the gas regulator used its interrupter clause. Regular is $1.92 in Halifax, w...
Jul 07, 2022
Rick Emberley On How Older Workers Can Help Address The Labour Shortage
Atlantic Canada has a growing workforce problem. There are not nearly enough young people to take the place of those who are retiring. Rick Emberley, the founder of SeasonedPros, thinks he has one par...
Jul 07, 2022
Digby's Lobster Bash On This Weekend
You'll be able to get your fill of Southwest Nova lobster, Digby's Lobster Bash is back in full swing this year. It kicks off Friday, attendees can look forward to the kid's King and Queen Contest, Tr...
Jul 06, 2022 c/o Lobster Bash Facebook page.
Changes Coming To Canada’s Military Dress Code
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces will soon sport a new look this September after the Department of National Defence unveiled its updated dress code Tuesday. Starting in early September, CAF member...
Jul 06, 2022
Pump prices to shift at midnight
Expect a shift in gas prices when you roll up to the fuel pumps on Thursday. The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board has announced the interrupter clause will be invoked at midnight for gas and diese...
Jul 06, 2022
Strong Message From VIA Rail Workers Before Strike Deadline
A strong strike mandate ahead of July 11 deadline for VIA Rail members across Canada. “The strike vote result sends a clear message to the employer: The membership supports the bargaining commit...
Jul 06, 2022
Queens revokes development permit for Eagle Head development
The Region of Queens council has revoked the development permit for the house construction near Eagle Head Beach which is being undertaken by former Halifax Mayor Peter Kelly. Since work first began a...
Jul 06, 2022
NHLer Ryan Graves Hosting Hockey School In Yarmouth
A Nova Scotian NHL blueliner is hosting a summer hockey school this week in Yarmouth. Defenseman Ryan Graves of the New Jersey Devils, along with several on-ice instructors are putting on the camp for...
Jul 06, 2022
