ANTIGONISH: StFX University has recorded its first case of COVID-19. The case was confirmed after a successful fall semester in which no positive cases arose and as students arrive back to StFX to prepare...
STRAIT AREA: Nova Scotians are awaiting the results of a strike vote by members of the Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union (NSTU). Following the decision by the Nova Scotia Government to adopt the recommendations from the Dr. Avis Glaze report, the...
HALIFAX: The province has increased gathering limits, campgrounds can open, but the state of emergency has been extended to June 14. Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical officer of health for...
ANTIGONISH: RCMP have laid charges against a 45-year-old Lakevale, Antigonish County man in relation to a fatal two-car collision in Porters Lake along Highway 107 on January 17, 2018. Chet Bernard Chisholm was charged on February 13 with criminal negligence...
ARICHAT: The County of Richmond announced the appointment of Kent MacIntyre as their new Chief Administrative Officer. A graduate of Saint Mary’s University (MBA), MacIntyre brings a mix of private and public sector leadership experience, having been a CEO of...
ANTIGONISH: The Municipality of the County of Antigonish will apply for grants to help fund waterline extension projects, with the municipality’s top priority being St. Joseph’s. If approved, the project, which will mostly be...
GUYSBOROUGH: The Municipality of the District of Guysborough’s (MODG) warden will continue to remain at the helm of council for another four-year term. In the October 17 municipal election, district 6 councillor Vernon Pitts...
PORT HAWKESBURY: A prominent local businessman is facing several charges in violation of the country’s elections act. On March 27, Commissioner of Canada Elections, Yves Côté, announced that Joseph Patrick Shannon faces five charges under the Canada Elections Act, as requested by...
HALIFAX: Community information sessions on adoption records will be held in November and December to ask Nova Scotians what they think about open adoption records. There will be a French language consultation through Université Sainte-Anne on November...
GUYSBOROUGH: Councillors in the Municipality of the District of Guysborough (MODG) voted to raise their concerns with a sunken boat at Tickle Wharf. While Fin Armsworthy, the councillor who currently covers the Tickle portion...




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