Category Archives: News
Municipality of Yarmouth Approves Strategic Plan
A three-year strategic plan is now in place for the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth. Council says the plan will focus on the people, economy, governance and stewardship of the region. Warden ...
May 28, 2021 Warden John Cunningham poses for a photo during council's swearing-in ceremony in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth on November 4, 2020.
Joint Government Investment In Long Term Care Homes
A $14.2 million investment is being made long term care facilities in the province. The joint investment from the provincial and federal governments will go towards important infrastructure upgrades a...
May 27, 2021
33 new cases, vaccinations open to everyone 12+
The Department of Health and Wellness is reporting 33 new cases of COVID-19. There are 18 cases in Eastern Zone, 14 in Central Zone and one in Northern Zone. Officials say, after 182 recoveries, there...
May 27, 2021
Halifax doctor will lead new mental health and addictions office
The provincial government has appointed Dr. Sam Hickcox to lead the new Office of Mental Health and Addictions. Dr. Hickcox is currently the physician lead for addictions medicine at the Nova Scotia H...
May 27, 2021
PEI Sets June 27 As Reopening Date To Atlantic Canada
It appears Atlantic Canadians may be permitted to travel across the border to PEI, starting on June 27th. That was the date outlined in the Prince Edward Island government’s reopening plan. Thei...
May 27, 2021
RCMP Make Statement On Upcoming Moderate Livelihood Fishery
RCMP are sharing few details about how they will handle the start of the Sipekne'katik First Nation summer lobster fishery. Chief Mike Sack has said they will move ahead with a 'moderate livelihood' l...
May 27, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination appointments open up in Nova Scotia to 12+
Appointment booking for the COVID-19 vaccine has now opened up to Nova Scotians as young as 12 years old. The Pfizer vaccine is available to anyone 12 and older, while the Moderna vaccine is accessibl...
May 27, 2021
Vaccine Outreach Clinics To Be Held In Shelburne/Weymouth
People living around Shelburne and Weymouth have been booking vaccine appointments closer to home. Nova Scotia Health announced two outreach clinics will be held, this Friday and Saturday at Shelburne...
May 27, 2021
No Tax Increase This Year In Municipality of Yarmouth
Tax rates remain the same in the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth. At last night's council meeting, it was confirmed the rates of $1.18 per $100 of assessment for residential, and $2.17 per $1...
May 27, 2021 Council for the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth during swearing-in ceremonies on November 4th, 2020.
Nova Scotians can now order cocktails, mixed drinks from bars and restaurants with take-out
Nova Scotians can now order cocktails and mixed drinks with their delivery and take-out food orders from bars and restaurants. The province says it’s making amendments to the Liquor Licensing Re...
May 27, 2021
