Category Archives: News
N.S. reports 8 new COVID cases, 92 active
Nova Scotia is reporting eight new cases of COVID-19 and 13 recoveries. Five of the cases are in Central Zone. Four are close contacts of previously reported cases and the other is under investigation...
Jun 16, 2021
'Seafest' Returns Next Month
Seafest will happen next month in Yarmouth. The 42nd annual summer festival will be a combination of in-person and virtual events. President Darryl LeBlanc says the event has been re-branded with a ne...
Jun 16, 2021
Assault And Mischief In Digby Last Weekend
Digby RCMP are seeking more details on an assault over the weekend on Water Street. Just before 3 a.m. on Sunday, police responded to an assault involving multiple people, but on arrival, no one was l...
Jun 16, 2021 A photo of some of the damage after an assault and mischief on Water Street in Digby on June 13, 2021. (RCMP Photo)
Lotto Max Jackpot Unclaimed Once Again
There was no winner once again Tuesday night for the massive $70-million Lotto Max jackpot. A ticket sold in Riverview, N.B., and another in Ontario won $490,426.40 by having six of seven numbers plus...
Jun 16, 2021
Clare Multicultural Festival Coming June 25th
Next Friday will mark the start of the first edition of Les Journes Multiculturelles de Clare. The festival will celebrate the rich traditions of people living in Clare. The event is being held by Cla...
Jun 15, 2021 As part of the Multicultural Days of Clare from June 25 to 27, Mohamed and Marielle Duranteau from Wontanara Drum & Dance will present a virtual African dance workshop, followed by a presentation of traditional instruments.
Province moving into Phase 2 Wednesday
Phase 2 is a go. We’re moving into the next stage of our COVID-19 re-opening plan as of 8 a.m. Wednesday. You can have informal social gatherings of 10 people indoors without masks or physical d...
Jun 15, 2021
Canadian Chamber Wants Detailed Reopening Plan
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is pushing for the federal government to release a detailed plan, on lifting border restrictions. President and CEO Perrin Beatty says businesses in the travel and tou...
Jun 15, 2021
Nova Scotia has fewer than 100 active cases
Nova Scotia is reporting four new cases of COVID-19 and 29 recoveries. Three of the cases are in Central Zone and are close contacts of previously reported cases. The other case is in Eastern Zone and...
Jun 15, 2021
Creator Of Cancer Support Group Reacts To Funding News
The co-creator of a Facebook group that helps cancer patients in Southwestern Nova Scotia is applauding last week's funding announcement by the province. Derek Lesser of the Western Nova Scotia Cancer...
Jun 15, 2021 Derek Lesser at our Y95 Studios in 2019. (Y95 News Photo)
Yarmouth Town Council Orders Demolition Of Main Street Building
A building in downtown Yarmouth will be demolished. At a special meeting yesterday, council voted unanimously to proceed with demolition at 307/309 Main Street. The building owner, who did not appear ...
Jun 15, 2021
