Y-Con to be held at Mariners Centre
Yarmouth's comic book and gaming convention will be bigger than ever. Y-Con is moving to the Mariners Centre for its fourth edition. Organizer Malcolm Seaboyer says the event has grown each year. "We had 556 attendees last year, so we've moved to a larger space at Mariners Centre this year. We'll have more vendors...
May 17, 2024
Podcast: Special Live Audience Recording: Michelle Robichaud on ocean opportunities in Atlantic Canada
This week we present a special edition of the Insights podcast. Don and David recorded a conversation with Michelle Robichaud, President, Atlantica Centre for Energy live at the Canada's Ocean Supercluster event in Saint John. Held on May 14th...
May 17, 2024
ER closures at Roseway Hospital
The emergency department at Roseway Hospital in Shelburne is reopening Friday morning but later than expected. In an update, Nova Scotia Health said it will open at 8:45 a.m. and not 8 a.m., as previously communicated. Roseway's emergency department will also close at 4 p.m. Friday, reopening Saturday morning at 8. It ...
May 17, 2024
Gas and diesel prices dip
Fuel prices are down in time for the long weekend. Self-serve regular gas dipped 3.8 cents per litre at midnight for a minimum of about $1.76 in Nova Scotia. Diesel fell about a cent to $1.74.
May 17, 2024
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Patio permit fees hurt small business: CFIB
Atlantic Canadian businesses are calling on municipalities to either reduce or waive patio permit fees. Restaurants spend an average of $995 on patio permit fees, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Policy Analyst Alex Oulton said small businesses often use patios to help increase their seatin...
May 16, 2024
Gas predicted to go down down for the long weekend
May 16, 2024
New curling facility coming to Timberlea 'terrific' for curlers: Mayflower president
A brand-new curling facility coming to Timberlea, is going to be terrific for those who enjoy the sport in not only Nova Scotia, but Atlantic Canada and beyond. That's according to the President of the historic Mayflower Curling Club, Mike Christie. The province recently announced a grant of $3 million toward a $22 mil...
May 16, 2024
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N.S. Premier questions delays in federal support Chignecto Ithmus
Nova Scotia government officials are questioning why the federal government is spending $1 billion protecting a regional connection in Quebec but continues to drag its feet on similar support for the Chignecto Isthmus. The federal government is spending $1 billion on repairs to the Quebec Bridge which crosses the St. L...
May 16, 2024
Fine for illegal burning bumps to $25,000 during wildfire season
The fine for starting an illegal fire during wildfire season is going up to $25,000. That's up from the basic fine of $237.50. With Victoria Day weekend on the horizon, the province announced the fine is effective for those who violate the daily burn ban. Premier Tim Houston says this will make sure people pause and ch...
May 16, 2024
NSTU needs run-off election to determine new president
Members of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union will have to wait a little longer to find out who their new president will be. The union says there was a vote Wednesday, but no clear winner, so, there will be a run-off election, May 29. Three members have been dropped from the running, Nancy de la Chevotiere, Grant Frost and...
May 16, 2024