Category Archives: News
Booming Housing Market Disrupting Renters And Retirement
The hot housing market is taking its toll on renters and Canadians preparing for retirement. A recent survey from Canada Life reveals current market conditions are changing people’s homeownershi...
Jun 23, 2022
Canadian Passport Backlogs Causing Frustration
If you are planning a trip out of Canada, do you have your passport? A renewed interest in travel post-pandemic has prompted backlogs in the application process. Families Minister Karina Gould advises...
Jun 23, 2022
Survey Finds Gas Prices Affecting Travel Plans For Canadians
Rising fuel prices are forcing Canadians to make travel plan adjustments. A recent survey by CAA found that 64 per cent say the cost is forcing them to re-evaluate. Some say they are limiting the numb...
Jun 23, 2022
Steve Matier On The Commercial And Tourism Potential For Canada's First Spaceport
This episode of the "Insights" podcast features a fascinating conversation with Steve Matier, the CEO of Maritime Launch Services, the company behind the Spaceport to be built near Canso, Nova Scotia....
Jun 23, 2022
Special weather statement out for parts of N.S. ahead of ‘significant rainfall’
Grab your umbrella… A special weather statement has been issued for parts of Nova Scotia. It covers the eastern half of the Halifax Regional Municipality and stretches into Cape Breton. Environm...
Jun 22, 2022
Record Mako Shark Replica Installed On Yarmouth Waterfront
A record Mako shark caught off Yarmouth has been immortalized on the town's waterfront. A replica of the shark made from fiberglass was unveiled Saturday by the Yarmouth Shark Scramble Committee. The ...
Jun 22, 2022 Replica of the record Mako shark caught in 2004 at the Yarmouth Waterfront, Y96 Photo.
Doctor recruitment efforts on the right track, says newly formed office of recruitment
Ten months since the creation of the Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment, they feel they are making headway in improving the province’s ability to lure healthcare professionals to Nov...
Jun 22, 2022
‘As you wish:’ Princess Bride star coming to Hal-Con
Organizers of Hal-Con can now finally say “as you wish” to fans of The Princess Bride. They’ve announced special guest Cary Elwes will be coming to the celebration this October of al...
Jun 22, 2022
Inflation Reaches 7.7% In May
Canada’s inflation rate skyrocketed to a nearly 40-year high of 7.7 per cent during the month of May. Statistics Canada says that is up from the 6.8 per cent gain recorded just one month earlier...
Jun 22, 2022
Staples Ditching Air Miles Too
The company is telling customers that, as of July 1, they will no longer be able to collect or redeem Air Miles in stores or on any of Staples' retail websites. Staples' decision creates even stronger...
Jun 22, 2022
