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Morien Resources is informing residents of a small geological drill program in the Lazy Head area. It is taking place from December 1 until next week, and could affect residents in Tickle Road, Hazel Hill, Three Mile Lake, Island Main, and surrounding areas. The drill equipment will be moved with a helicopter that may ...

The Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library (PARL) possibly cutting hours and services after being denied sustainable funding is raising concerns. The cuts could mean some locations may need to close once a week, which limits access to books, internet, workspaces and event spaces. Children's Services Librarian for PARL and ...

Four people have been charged for drug trafficking in Antigonish. RCMP say they seized cocaine, cash, and other drugs after observing a transaction in a parking lot on Creighton Lane on Tuesday, November 25. They arrested a man from one car and the four occupants of the other vehicle. The 42-year-old man was arrested a...

The cat that went missing in Port Hastings in July has come back. Lucky, a black cat, visiting with her owner Sara Tadayyon from New York, escaped from her harness while at the tourist centre in Port Hastings on July 25. After four long months, she was spotted on Saturday, November 22 and Forget Me Not Animal Rescue So...

A major film Production Designer from Inverness is sharing her behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Frankenstein movie. The Inverness County Centre for the Arts (ICCA) is inviting the public for an afternoon with Academy Award-nominated Tamara Deverell. She will walk guests through how she created visual setting...

A man is dead after a homicide on Gottingen Street in Halifax, late Wednesday morning. Police say they responded to a call of a man who had been injured just after 11 a.m. on the 2400 block. Gottingen Street is closed to traffic between North and Cunard Streets. Officers remain on scene while the investigation continue...

A man has been charged after a recent break and enter at a fire department in Guysborough County. The theft occurred at Seven Communities Volunteer Fire Department on Hwy. 344 in Hadleyville on October 12. Backup fuel and donated prizes for their grand opening were taken, while essential tools and equipment needed for ...

The Chief Librarian of Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library (PARL) says he is deflated that branches will not get sustainable funding. The province denied changing the funding formula for PARL, so services will get cut back. Eric Stackhouse told us it means some locations may need to close one a week, which is a big issu...

The Old Fashioned Christmas at Sherbrooke Village is making its return this year. The Village will be decked out with over 65,000 lights, decorations, and activities for the whole family to enjoy. There will be workshops, crafts, wagon rides, Victorian tea, an escape room, music, fireworks and Santa's Workshop. You can...

There's fire hydrant flow testing happening on Monday, November 24 in Port Hawkesbury. If you live on Church, Queen, Kennedy or Pitt Streets, you may experience low water pressure and temporary water discoloration between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Town apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks you for your cooperation.

A suspicious death at a home in Hillside Boularderie early Sunday morning. Cape Breton Regional Police say it was around 1:14 a.m. when they got a call about a female in distress. She was taken to hospital where she later died. One male was arrested on scene. At this point in the investigation, police say, this is not ...

RCMP are looking for information after a rollover on Highway 104 in Auld's Cove. Police say it was Friday just after 8 a.m. when a Cadillac that was driving erratically, hit a Buick going in the opposition direction. The Buick then hit the guardrail and flipped onto its roof. The driver of the Buick, a 51-year-old man ...

Two more long-term care homes have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action, adding pressure to ongoing coordinated bargaining between CUPE and the provincial government. Richmond Villa workers in St. Peter's voted 98 percent in favour of a strike mandate this week. The vote follows a unanimous 100-percent manda...

Emergency vehicles were on the scene at a vehicle crash on Hwy. 104 in Aulds Cove. It was reported shortly after 8 a.m. on Friday morning. Traffic was stopped in both directions. More details to follow as they become available.

Mabou is transitioning from a mandatory to a voluntary water conservation notice. The Municipality of Inverness County says while conserving water is no longer required, residents are still strongly encouraged to conserve water voluntarily. This includes: Take short showers and avoid baths. Turn off taps when brushing ...

The Traffic Authority for the Town of Port Hawkesbury is reminding drivers of winter parking regulations. From November 15 to April 15, vehicles cannot be parked on public streets or highways between 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. or could be ticketed with a fine to pay. This is to relieve congestion on roads in case of emergencies ...

Inverness County is looking for feedback as they consider getting rid of a sewer and water bylaw. Bylaw 50 was created to amend Bylaw 30 - adding a connection charge for those who live on Maple Street and access the Inverness water and wastewater system. The street was not included in the original Capital Cost of Sewer...

Another step forward for the Port Hawkesbury waterfront development. Council has approved that the Town of Port Hawkesbury support the Strait Area Yacht Club Project by seeking funding opportunities for the project. Mayor Brenda Chisholm-Beaton shared the benefits of giving the waterfront a makeover as she thinks it an...

An initiative near Guysborough that provided a free meal during the pandemic, continues to bring people together. The Eat, Drink and Be Happy program brings those of all ages to cook, eat and be social. Sabrina Skinner with the Sunnyville Community Association shared her vision with us. "I wanted to start somethin...

An advocacy group is urging the wind turbine industry to take action to protect the province's moose population. The Moose Conservation Association of Nova Scotia (MCANS) says before wind turbine projects can proceed, accurate movements of moose in development areas need to be known. MCANS says the current method of st...