Category Archives: News

Author and Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison has passed away at the age of 88. Morrison, author of the novels 'Beloved' and 'The Bluest Eye,' was described as a "literary pioneer" for her work depicting th...

The 8th annual Yarmouth Seafood and Wine Extravaganza has added a different flavour this year. Extravaganza Society president Carole Hill-Bojarski says this year it's called a Twist of Jamaica. "We ha...

In what could be described as a scene from a reality cop show, two men are facing a number of charges relating to an incident yesterday near Hebron. It began as a routine traffic stop after an RCMP of...

Yarmouth's fire chief is retiring. John Verrall had given a 5-year commitment to the town but remained longer. Mayor Pam Mood says they follow a process when replacing senior management. "We are in th...

With the warmer months rolling ahead, it may seem like the perfect time to pave older driveways and lane ways. While it may seem good, the Better Business Bureau is reminding those looking for contrac...

A provincial byelection has been called for three electoral districts, including Argyle-Barrington for the beginning of September. It will see a new MLA elected for the district, who will step in to r...

A community group is sounding the alarm on smart power meters. The new meters send information via a wireless signal that will allow Nova Scotia Power to more accurately monitor when homeowners are us...

Years ago there were about 100 dairy producers in Yarmouth County, now there are just two. Local dairy farmers were honoured Wednesday evening at Mariners Centre for their contribution to the communit...

Three major street paving projects that were announced in June will be done in September. Those are Water Street (Richard's Lane to Gardner Street), Pleasant Street (Parade to Forest Street), and Fore...

No surprise with the long weekend ahead that the price of gas is up. The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board hiking the price of regular self-serve gasoline by 3.8 cents a litre. Diesel is up by 2.2 ...