Category Archives: News
Cleanup Continues At Ecole Secondaire de Clare After Small Fire
Cleanup continues at a school in Meteghan River after a small fire late Tuesday night. The fire began in the woodworking room at Ecole Secondaire de Clare. The sprinkler system was activated and the f...
Apr 22, 2021
'Adopt-A-Block' Begins Today In Town Of Yarmouth
It's time to Adopt-a-Block once again in the Town of Yarmouth. Starting today, the Communities in Bloom committee is encouraging citizens to get together and tidy up areas of Yarmouth. It's about find...
Apr 22, 2021 (Via Town of Yarmouth Facebook page)
Jim Irving On Why We Need Immigration To Grow The Economy
J.D. Irving, Ltd. is among the largest employers across Atlantic Canada and in recent years has been struggling to recruit staff particularly into specific occupations such as truckers and forestry wo...
Apr 22, 2021
Potential COVID exposure at 16 locations
Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 at various locations in the Central and Western Zones. In addition to media releases, all potential exposure notification...
Apr 21, 2021
Nova Scotia reports 26 COVID-19 cases (April 21)
Twenty-six new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Nova Scotia today, April 21. Twenty cases are in Central Zone. Four are related to travel outside of Atlantic Canada and nine are close contacts ...
Apr 21, 2021
IIHF women’s hockey tournament cancelled – again
The IIHF women’s hockey tournament has been cancelled for the second straight year. Premier Iain Rankin withdrew permission for the event to take place in the province at this time because of th...
Apr 21, 2021
Nancy Quinlan Named Barrington's Volunteer Of The Year
The Municipality of Barrington has named Nancy Quinlan as Volunteer of the Year. In a statement, the municipality says Quinlan is being recognized for her initiative and selfless service in keeping Ba...
Apr 21, 2021 (Courtesy - Municipality of Barrington)
Alberta Doctor With Yarmouth Ties Passes Away From COVID-19
An Alberta doctor, who once practiced in Yarmouth passed away last week of complications from COVID-19. Media outlets in Lethbridge reported last week that Dr. Wayne John Edwards became the seventh he...
Apr 21, 2021 (Cornerstone Funeral Home Obituary Photo)
Churchill Says COVID Testing, Vaccination Important
The province’s Health and Wellness Minister is urging Nova Scotians to get tested for COVID-19. Zach Churchill says he visited a rapid testing site in Halifax yesterday, and to not let long line...
Apr 21, 2021
Former premier Stephen McNeil set to resign as MLA
Former Nova Scotia premier Stephen McNeil will resign his seat in the legislature on May 3. McNeil’s resignation announcement came only one day after the Liberals passed their budget and the spr...
Apr 21, 2021
