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Canada Donating 17.7M AstraZeneca Shots
The federal government is touting a donation of millions of COVID-19 vaccine shots to help boost the rate of vaccination around the world. International Development Minister Karina Gould says Canada i...
Jul 12, 2021
Voters will be able to mail in ballots in upcoming election
Voters in Nova Scotia will have several options to vote safely when the next election is called including mail in ballots and the option to vote early. Elections Nova Scotia says people are encouraged...
Jul 12, 2021
N.S. reports 1 new case of COVID, 37 active infections (July 12)
Nova Scotia is reporting one new case of COVID-19 and no recoveries. The case is in Eastern Zone and is a close contact of a previously reported case. There are 37 active cases in the province with th...
Jul 12, 2021
New institute to address anti-Black racism in justice system
The province is investing $4.8 million in a new community-led justice institute that will support African Nova Scotians in contact with the law and help address overrepresentation and anti-Black racis...
Jul 12, 2021
Accessibility Plan Being Developed For Eastern Shelburne County
Three municipal units in Shelburne County are teaming up to form an accessibility plan. The Eastern Shelburne County Accessibility Advisory Committee is made up of councillors, staff and community mem...
Jul 12, 2021
Town Of Yarmouth Creates Flag Policy
The Town of Yarmouth now has a flag policy. At last Thursday's meeting, council approved the policy, which will help organize which groups can fly their flag in front of town hall on Main Street and F...
Jul 12, 2021 YCMHS students help raise transgender flag at Yarmouth town hall (Y95 Photo)
Richard Branson Takes Flight To Space
Billionaire Entrepreneur Richard Branson blast into space yesterday, along with five crewmates. This is a part of his Virgin Galactic space tourism company, created in an effort to make space accessib...
Jul 12, 2021
Barrington Hosting In-Person Nova Scotia Marathon
It’s one of the only in-person running events in the province this year. The Nova Scotia Marathon will celebrate its 50th anniversary on July 25th in Barrington. Recreation Coordinator Misty Jam...
Jul 12, 2021
VIA Rail’s ‘The Ocean’ Route Returns In August
For the first time since March 2020, passenger rail service will soon be operating in the Maritimes. VIA Rail has announced The Ocean will gradually resume service with one weekly round trip. The firs...
Jul 12, 2021
Death Toll In Florida Condo Collapse Hits 90
The death toll in last month’s condo collapse in Surfside, Florida, continues to rise. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says 90 people have now been confirmed dead. “71 victims...
Jul 12, 2021
