Category Archives: News
Town and Municipality of Yarmouth Explore Questions About Possible Merger
The Town and Municipality of Yarmouth are exploring questions about a possible merger. A joint release says the respective councils met on Tuesday for an exploratory discussion on municipal consolidat...
Jun 30, 2022
Mitton included in 54 person team by Athletics Canada for World Championships
Sarah Mitton will be one of the 54 athletes from Canada attending the World Championships in Eugene Oregon later this summer. Mitton who hails from Brooklyn, Nova Scotia is arguably enjoying the best ...
Jun 30, 2022
COVID-19: Four deaths, 28 hospitalizations since last report
Four deaths and 28 hospitalizations since the last COVID-19 update from the province. Three of the four deaths were people over the age of 70. Positive lab-confirmed cases were up slightly for the rep...
Jun 30, 2022
Spouse of N.S. gunman will not face cross-examination during public inquiry testimony
The public inquiry into the Nova Scotia mass shooting has announced when the gunman’s common-law spouse will testify. Lisa Banfield will share her experiences on July 15th, and she won’t f...
Jun 30, 2022
Canada Day Activities Return To Tri-Counties
There are lots of places to celebrate Canada Day tomorrow in the Tri-Counties. We told you this week about all the events on the Yarmouth waterfront and at the south-end playground. In Shelburne Count...
Jun 30, 2022 The Canadian flag on the Bluenose II while docked in Yarmouth. (Y95 News Photo)
MHL Releases 2022/23 Regular Season Schedule
The Maritime Junior Hockey League released their regular season schedule this morning. Each of the league’s 12 teams will play 52 games, and face their division rivals eight times. It starts on ...
Jun 30, 2022
Economy Grew 0.3% In April
Statistics Canada says the economy grew by 0.3 per cent in April, down from 0.7 per cent the month before. The agency said real GDP growth was led by the mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction s...
Jun 30, 2022
Lifeguard Service Returns Tomorrow
Lifeguard supervision starts tomorrow at many beaches across Nova Scotia. Most beaches will be supervised from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service will have lifeguards on duty u...
Jun 30, 2022
Sponsorships Suspended Amidst Hockey Canada Sexual Assault Allegations
The list of companies suspending support of the World Juniors and Hockey Canada is growing after sexual assault allegations. Sponsorships from companies including Tim Hortons, Imperial Oil, Scotiabank...
Jun 30, 2022
Woman Dies In Digby County House Fire
A 66-year-old Digby County woman died in a house fire early yesterday morning. It happened on Highway 217 in Roxville just before 4 a.m. A 76-year-old man was able to escape the home, but RCMP say due...
Jun 30, 2022
