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Three more years for the Head Coach and General Manager of the Yarmouth Mariners. Laurie Barron has signed a contract extension to remain in the position. He says Yarmouth is home. "My kids were raised here. It's really special to have the other owners commit for me to be back. I'm super excited, and looking forwa...

It's the sixth day of Seafest in Yarmouth. Pets take the stage tonight, as the Nova West Kennel Club hosts a 'Meet the Breeds' event at the Killam Brothers wharf. Tomorrow, a pet pageant will take place. At the Holy Trinity Church, an Escape Room is taking place. Visit seafest.ca for more.

Beautiful weather for Yarmouth's classic car show and cruise. The vehicles paraded down Main Street Friday night, then were parked on the street Saturday. The Roaring 20s Antique Auto Club said around 600 vehicles were expected to take part. Monday is Museum Day for Seafest, with free admission to all participating mus...

Lots of progress on a new playground at Meadowfields School. Phase one of the project should be complete and open for public use by the end of the month. It includes a large play structure and accessible spinner. Physical Education teacher and committee member Lori MacLeay says Phase two should begin in the fall. "...

A driver died in a single-vehicle crash in Digby County. Around 2 a.m. Saturday, RCMP say they responded to Highway 217 in Centreville. The car left the road and went into the ditch. RCMP say they're working to identify the driver, who died at the scene.

A 38-year-old Digby County man is facing firearms charges. He was arrested after a traffic stop on Highway 101 in Plympton on Wednesday. Digby RCMP say this was after the suspect allegedly threatened another man he knew after a verbal altercation. Police then searched a residence on Bloomfield Road and found two firear...

A man from Middle East Pubnico is facing theft charges. Barrington RCMP say tobacco was stolen last Monday at two local gas stations, and a suspect fled in a stolen Dodge Avenger. Police did extensive patrols, the vehicle was found at a residence on Seal Point Road. On Thursday, the 45-year-old suspect was seen walking...

A big party in Frost Park to kick off Yarmouth Seafest. The annual Children's Parade and Mayor's Picnic in Frost Park was held Friday afternoon, with hot dogs, cake and refreshments. The musical group Hourglass helped start the festivities. Mayor Pam Mood says it's a time to come together as a community. "There's ...

The latest section of Highway 103 to be twinned is now open. The 22-kilometre stretch between Upper Tantallon and Exit 6 at Hubbards and Exit 5 at Upper Tantallon is now complete and will open to the public sometime next week. Public Works Minister Kim Masland was on hand for the announcement and as someone who travels...

Shelburne's 'Dock Street Days' festival is back. There will be entertainment at the Guild Hall Friday night. Events Saturday include the Bluenose Fun Run, a foam party, trawl tub races, and the Parade of Lights and fireworks at dusk. On Sunday, a car show runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Water Street.

The case of two men charged in a 2022 murder was in Digby Provincial Court. Both Tyler Langford and Dillon Deveau are due back in court on August 15 to set future dates. They're charged with murdering 64-year-old Vernon Doucet in Concession. He died in hospital after a violent home invasion. Deveau is already facing ch...

Weather is looking great for Yarmouth's classic car show and cruise. Around 600 vehicles will be in downtown Yarmouth on Saturday for the show, which will close a section of Main Street. Dwayne Deveau with the Roaring 20s Antique Auto Club says it's a big attraction for the area. "All the hotels are booked, the re...

It's the first day of Yarmouth Seafest. A walking tour is planned this afternoon with David Sollows. Tonight, the 'Concert of the Bells' takes place at the Holy Trinity Church. Tomorrow's official opening will be in Frost Park with the Mayor's Picnic and Children's Parade.

A Digby man has been charged with sexually assaulting a youth. On Monday, RCMP arrested the 23-year-old after they received a complaint of a sexual assault happening several days earlier. They also conducted a search warrant for evidence. He appeared in court on Tuesday, and was released on conditions. Police believe t...

Violence, arson and more crimes are plaguing the Municipality of Clare. Meteghan RCMP say they have several open investigations from the last few months. The most recent saw a home being shot at for the second time, there were no injuries. Cpl. Carlie McCann says it's causing concern in the public. "There have bee...

Yarmouth's biggest festival is almost here. The 46th annual Seafest begins on Thursday and runs until Sunday July 27. President Darryl LeBlanc says the official opening ceremony will be Friday in Frost Park. "At 1:15 p.m, the Mayor's Picnic in the Park is happening in Frost Park. The Children's Parade will be held...

Shots were fired into a home in Clare once again. It happened between July 9 and 11, as the home on Second Division Road had damage from gunshots. No one was home at the time of the shooting, according to Meteghan RCMP. It's been determined the shots were fired from a moving vehicle. Police say it's the second time sho...

A section of Highway 103 has re-opened after a crash outside of Bridgewater. It shut down just before 9 p.m. on Saturday. Police say the highway opened around 9:40 p.m. but no other details were released.

Nova Scotia is set to experience its third heatwave of the summer starting Friday. Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for mainland Nova Scotia excluding Digby, Yarmouth, and Shelburne Counties. High temperatures and humidity are expected to begin Friday morning and last until Wednesday. During that period dayt...

We are less than a month away from a week-long congress focusing on Acadian culture. The Congres Mondial Acadien will take over southwestern Nova Scotia for nine days, starting on August 10. Banners are up in Yarmouth, Argyle, Clare and Barrington, as tens-of-thousands are expected to take part. Communications deputy d...