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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Representatives for MADD made a presentation to the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth this morning and discussed impaired ATV driving. They recommended that the council provide funds to the RCM...

The Department of Health and Wellness is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday. Officials say one case is in Central Zone and the other is in Eastern Zone, both are related to travel. After fi...

With what was a relatively mild winter many of the South Shore golf clubs will be opening early this year or are already open. Last year, clubs were forced to remain closed until May 16 due to COVID-1...