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Digby County woman dies in Hwy 101 crash
Another life has been lost on a road in Nova Scotia.
A 79-year-old woman died in a two vehicle crash Thursday afternoon on Highway 101 in Marshalltown, Digby County.
The woman from Plympton was driving one vehicle, she died at the scene.
The driver of the other vehicle had serious, but non-life-threatening inj...
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Session coming up in Digby on electric fishing vessels
Electric fishing vessels and infrastructure will be discussed in Digby.
IGNITE Atlantic will host the event from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at the Fundy Restaurant.
It will bring fishers and industry leaders together for meaningful conversations.
IGNITE CEO Doug Jones says it's about shining a light on where the in...
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Pedal boat races, Kids Day highlight final stretch of Seafest
We're into the home stretch of Yarmouth Seafest.
The traditional herring toss was being held on Friday.
In the evening, pedal boat races at Lake Milo return for the second straight year.
Seafest will wrap up Saturday with the Kids Day on the Waterfront from 11-6.
It's the 46th annual festival in Yarmouth.JT...
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Collision closes section of Hwy 101 in Digby County
Part of Highway 101 in Digby County is shut down due to a collision.
The road near Exit 26 in Marshalltown is closed in both directions.
RCMP ask drivers to avoid the area.
Department of Public Works says a detour is through Route 217 and Route 303.
They say the crash involved 'multiple vehicles.'JTNDYmxvY2...
Jul 25, 2024
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Man arrested after driving through Clare golf course
A man is facing several charges after fleeing from police and driving onto a golf course in Clare.
It happened Wednesday morning, as RCMP attempted a traffic stop in Church Point when they found a truck with no license plate.
The 32-year-old man from Meteghan then fled, and drove at high speed through a golf cour...
Jul 25, 2024
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Shelburne receives $2.5M from province for three infrastructure projects
The Town of Shelburne is set to receive $2.58 million from the province to fund three infrastructure projects.
"The word has gotten out about Shelburne. We are a welcoming, growing and beautiful area of Nova Scotia, and more and more people want to come to our community or stay as they age," said Nolan You...
Jul 25, 2024
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Meadowfields playground opens to public
The playground at Meadowfields School is open.
The first phase of the work at the school has been completed.
A large play structure and accessible spinner is included.
A committee has been fundraising for years, they've come up with over $300,000 for the first two phases.
Fundraisers will be held for Phase ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Seafest into final stretch with scavenger hunt, herring toss
We're getting into the final stretch of Seafest in Yarmouth.
Thursday night, the Seafest Scavenger Hunt takes place at the Killam Brothers Wharf.
Another 'Concert of the Bells' will also be held at the Holy Trinity Church.
The start time for both events is 6 p.m.
Friday at noon, a Seafest classic: the Scoti...
Jul 25, 2024
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N.B. man charged with murder after suspicious death in Sydney
A 34-year-old man from New Brunswick is charged with second-degree murder after a death in Sydney.
Cape Breton Police say officers were called to a home on Macaulay's Lane Tuesday afternoon.
That's when they discovered someone dead inside and arrested the suspect.
He remains in custody.
Police say the inves...
Jul 25, 2024
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NSCC Shelburne gets new fishing simulator for marine programs
Starting in the upcoming fall semester students at NSCC Shelburne will have access to a new Class-A marine and fishing simulator.
"It will be like walking onto the bridge of a fishing boat," said Mary Thompson who is the Principal at NSCC Burridge, Shelburne, and Digby campuses. "They'll be using all ...
Jul 23, 2024