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A winter storm warning for part Nova Scotia. Environment Canada is calling for up to 10 cm with winds gusting to 80 km/h, Monday evening, in Inverness and Victoria Counties Meantime, for Pictou and Antigonish Counties, snow squalls are expected to develop. There could be another 15 cm and last through until Tuesday mor...
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Some of Highway 2 in Fall River will be better protected from flooding with $3.6 million from the city and federal government. Heavy precipitation often causes flooding at three sites on Highway 2, from Holland Road to Howe Avenue, from Coach Avenue to #3476 Highway 2, and from Fall River Road to Miller Lane. So, the d...
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Nearly 1000 customers are in the dark from Porters Lake to East Lawrencetown after a crash. NS Power's outage map estimates the lights went out around 4:30 p.m. and could be back on by 6:45 p.m.
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Canada's top aerobatic team will be in Saint John next summer to perform. The Canadian Forces Snowbirds recently released their 2026 performance schedule, and it includes two days of shows as part of Airshow Atlantic at the Saint John Airport on Aug. 29 and 30. The 2026 season will be a special one for the Snowbirds, a...
9h ago Roncesvalles_MP / CC
While the construction traffic delays in Antigonish are frustrating for drivers, the delays are also negatively impacting local businesses. One owner has lost a third of her regular clients due to the Bay Road construction project, equaling about $15,000 in loses. Owner of Happy Dogs Antigonish daycare and Jamieson's M...
10h ago
Premier Tim Houston is defending the province's decision to crack down on illegal cannabis operations, saying the move is driven by growing concerns over product safety, potency, and the lack of regulation in Nova Scotia's unlicensed market. Houston says the province has seen a sharp increase in illegal cannabis storef...
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A handful of communities in Antigonish County will have their power turned off, Monday afternoon. Nova Scotia Power says it is to replace a broken insulator and to complete the work, electricity will be cut off for two hours in the following areas: St. Andrews Lower South River Marydale Pomquet Tracadie Afton Bayfield ...
11h ago Mirage3 / Depositphotos.com
A new awareness campaign to help youth in Nova Scotia recognize the warning signs of gender-based violence in relationships. The province says it is for young people aged 12-20 and includes a website that has information and resources. "This campaign brings awareness to the red flags like manipulation, jealousy an...
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Th'YARC is getting a major facelift. Funding is on the way for Yarmouth's playhouse and theatre. It's going towards new seating, flooring and accessibility upgrades. Acadie-Annapolis MP Chris d'Entremont made the announcement at the venue on Parade Street. He says it's been needed for a long time. "We can support ...
13h ago
Dozens and dozens of 12-feet blow-up Santas are lined up in a Halifax-area neighborhood for the third year in a row, in an effort to bring some Christmas cheer while raising money for Feed Nova Scotia. Meagan Boudreau is one of number of residents of Colby South - Colby 'North' over the holidays - who helps organize an...
14h ago
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