Category Archives: News
Small Tax Rate Increase In Town Of Yarmouth
A small tax increase for Town of Yarmouth residents. Council approved a one cent increase in the tax rates as the operational budget was passed at last night's meeting. The residential rate is now $1....
May 14, 2021
Decision On Demolition Delayed For Yarmouth Building
A building in downtown Yarmouth was deemed dangerous and unsightly after a recent inspection. Town council recently issued a notice of demolition for 305 Main Street. Town staff say the building's sou...
May 14, 2021 303/305 Main Street, Yarmouth has been deemed 'dangerous and unsightly' by the Town of Yarmouth. (Y95 News Photo)
CDC Eases Restrictions For Fully Vaccinated Americans
A reduction in the restrictions for those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made the move Thursday to ease indoor mask...
May 14, 2021
Acadia To Begin Operating Two Stations In Halifax Friday
Acadia Broadcasting Limited, the parent company of this radio station announced Thursday it’s growing again, and will assume ownership and operation of two Halifax-based radio stations beginning...
May 13, 2021
Hope Is Growing At Mariners On Main
Mariners On Main is getting a little greener. On Tuesday, Communities in Bloom cleaned and planted flowers outside the building. Local president and town councilor Heather Hatfield says it was part of...
May 13, 2021
110 new cases, 1572 active infections
The Department of Health and Wellness is reporting 110 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday. Officials say, after 155 recoveries, there are now 1572 active infections in the province. They say 83 are in Cen...
May 13, 2021
Ethics Commissioner Releases WE Charity Reports
Canada’s ethics watchdog has cleared Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in relation to his involvement in last summer’s WE Charity controversy. But the ethics commissioner ruled that former fin...
May 13, 2021
West Nova MP Wants Clear Plan, Consultations With Fishers
The MP for West Nova is concerned tensions could rise in St. Mary’s Bay this summer. Chris d’Entremont recently sent a letter to Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan, calling for DFO to in...
May 13, 2021
A Rare Interview With Atlantic Canada Business Legend John Bragg
In this episode of the Huddle "Insights" podcast, Don Mills and David Campbell have a look at the challenges of rural economic development and speak to one of the region's biggest proponents of rural ...
May 13, 2021
Lyme Disease Awareness Month: How To Prevent It
The month of May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. The Tri-counties, and most of Nova Scotia, are at high risk for Lyme Disease which is caused by tick bites, according to the Department of Health and ...
May 12, 2021
