Category Archives: News
Commemorative walk for mass shooting victims an ‘opportunity to heal’
A commemorative walk for the 23 victims (including Baby Beaton) of Nova Scotia's mass shooting last April has drawn an overwhelming response this week. Denise Burgess, a member of the Nova Scotia Lega...
Apr 15, 2021
Mike Deveau Becomes Chief Of Yarmouth Fire Department
After more than a year and a half as acting chief, Mike Deveau will become the chief of the Yarmouth Fire Department. The town of Yarmouth announced that Deveau would be taking the job as chief today....
Apr 15, 2021
Fundraising campaign tops $30,000 for injured fisher
A GoFundMe campaign for an injured fisher from Yarmouth has pulled in more than $30,000. Twenty-four year-old Andrew Saulnier was seriously injured last Saturday after getting caught up in the engine ...
Apr 15, 2021
Conservatives Unveil Climate Plan
The federal Conservatives have disclosed their own climate change plan. The $5-billion plan introduces a $20-per-tonne carbon price for consumers. The centerpiece is a “personal low carbon savin...
Apr 15, 2021
Forestry Minister Chuck Porter Will Not Reoffer
Nova Scotia’s Lands and Forestry Minister is calling it quits as Chuck Porter announced he will not reoffer in the next provincial election. Porter adds his name to a growing list of Nova Scotia...
Apr 15, 2021
Three New Cases Added To Provincial Numbers
Three new cases Thursday, all in residents outside the province. The Department of Health and Wellness reported the new cases are all confirmed UK variant infections. Officials say two are in resident...
Apr 15, 2021
Yarmouth Fire Department To Launch Recruitment Campaign
The Yarmouth fire department will launch a volunteer recruitment campaign this year. Currently, the department has 26 volunteers and nine full-time career staff. They are one of only three departments...
Apr 15, 2021 Yarmouth Fire Hall...Town of Yarmouth photo
Aidaen's Place Receives Provincial Grant
A Yarmouth organization offering support for youth has received a grant from the province. The Aidaen Mae Fund will get $125,000 to help purchase the building they're currently renting, known as Aidae...
Apr 15, 2021 (Contributed Photo)
MP Apologizes After Appearing Naked Before Virtual Meeting
Members of Parliament got a reminder about dress code this week. This comes after a Quebec MP appeared naked in the virtual House of Commons. A screenshot of William Amos has been circulating on socia...
Apr 15, 2021
The Case For Population Growth In Atlantic Canada
In this episode, Don Mills and David Campbell make the case for population growth across Atlantic Canada. There are over 300,000 people expected to retire in the next decade and not nearly enough youn...
Apr 15, 2021
