Category Archives: News
Bay Ferries Releases Second Report on CAT Activity
Bay Ferries is out with another update about the CAT ferry’s activity. They say as of June 30th tickets have been sold for 20,468 passengers for the Yarmouth to Bar Harbor, Maine, ferry service....
Jul 04, 2022
Dr. Strang Discusses End of COVID-19 Restrictions.
Nova Scotians now have to make the best decisions for their own health. That was the message from Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Strang, who took questions from reporters today after the p...
Jul 04, 2022
DNR to offer 4,785 antlerless deer tags this season
The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables will once again allow antlerless deer to be hunted in Nova Scotia, this year offering 4,785 antlerless tags. That’s a slight decrease from last...
Jul 04, 2022
$125,000 From ACOA For Upgrades to Argyle Trail
A trail in Argyle has received funding for upgrades from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. $125,000 will go toward the stretch of trail from the county line in East Pubnico to the Bridge at Ar...
Jul 04, 2022 c/o Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
N.S. removing all remaining COVID-19 restrictions
The province has announced it’s dropping all remaining COVID-19 restrictions. They will be lifted beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday. However, most restrictions in high-risk settings will rema...
Jul 04, 2022
N.S. Premier standing by government’s approach to tackle rising inflation
The premier of Nova Scotia is defending how his government is tackling issues of affordability, amid record-high inflation rates. Premier Tim Houston says his government is focused on sustainable solu...
Jul 04, 2022
New Nutrition Symbol For Foods High In Saturated Fat, Sugars, Sodium
A new symbol is coming to food labels. It will be required in 2026 on foods that are high in saturated fat, sugars or sodium. They will come with a magnifying glass and text on the front of food items...
Jul 04, 2022
Atlantic Canada’s Private Sector Underperforming: Report
Our region’s private sector is generally underperforming the rest of the country, according to a new study by the Fraser Institute. The State of Markets in Atlantic Canada looked at five measure...
Jul 04, 2022
Fog Cancels Canada Day Fireworks In Yarmouth
Those hoping to see fireworks over Yarmouth Harbour will have to wait a bit longer. Due to foggy conditions, the Canada Day fireworks scheduled for last night were cancelled. Yarmouth Recreation says ...
Jul 04, 2022 The Canadian flag on the Bluenose II while docked in Yarmouth. (Y95 News Photo)
N.S. gas prices likely to drop over Canada Day long weekend
You might get some relief at the gas pumps this long weekend. Industry expert Dan McTeague tells our newsroom prices are likely to fall when they’re adjusted at midnight. He says we will see abo...
Jun 30, 2022
