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Mary Beth Brown and Alec d’Entremont finished their long course season with outstanding swims at the Ken Dunn Invitational in Centennial Pool in Halifax this past week. Mary Beth placed 3rd in t...

A state of emergency has been issued in British Columbia after hundreds of wildfires have destroyed buildings and forced people from their homes. Firefighters are fighting roughly 200 fires across the...

Andrew Scheer is slamming the Liberal government for what he calls a “secret deal” to pay Omar Khadr a reported $10.5 million. The federal Conservative leader calls the settlement to Khadr...

The Canadian government is issuing what’s reported to be a multi-million dollar settlement to Omar Khadr for its role in his detainment in Guantanamo Bay. While several media outlets are reporti...

The date has been set to send the Farley Mowat packing from Shelburne. The Canadian Coast Guard confirmed the removal of the MV Farley Mowat will take place on Thursday July 27, weather permitting. Th...

David Curry has been appointed a Crown attorney in Digby by the Public Prosecution Service. He is a member of the African Nova Scotian community in Lequille and the L’sitkuk First Nations commun...

Work to renovate the Mill Building on Shelburne’s waterfront has begun. While the entire project won’t be complete for a bit, it’s hoped enough work will be done for the Tall Ships v...

Nice weather is expected to greet participants in the 11th annual Heartland Tour Sunday morning in Yarmouth. It’s a 70 plus kilometre route for cyclists but some elect to do shorter distances, w...

It looks like the Yarmouth Ferry will have a banner year. According to Transportation Minister Lloyd Hines, Bay Ferries sold 80% of last year’s ticket totals by the end of June. Hines is pleased...

Another hike in gas prices this morning. The price of a litre of regular self-serve went up 2.5 cents. It’s selling for a dollar 3 point 5 in parts of Yarmouth County. Diesel also went up. It...