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A 150-year-old church in Digby, Nova Scotia is at risk of losing one of its most historically significant features, and advocates are now asking for the public's help to save it. The Trinity Anglican Church was named a top 12 finalist in Canada's Next Great Save competition. Advocate Greg Turner says they're hoping to ...

A historic moment Monday afternoon for the crew on the Artemis II. The four astonauts, including Canadian Jeremy Hansen, officially flew further into space than any other human has gone by about 400,000 km. NASA says It happened at about 2:56 p.m. (ATL) Monday. Apollo 13 in 1970 holds the previous record. The crew is c...

Souls Harbour Rescue Mission is celebrating Easter with three new locations across Nova Scotia, as Dartmouth, Yarmouth, and New Waterford host their first Easter meals for those in need, helping thousands feel supported during one of the organization's busiest weekends of the year. Souls Harbour also cuts waste by serv...

Long-term care workers across the province are one week away from walking off the job. In a post on social media, CUPE Local 1635 says strike action will begin at 7 a.m. on April 13. "This is something none of us want to do, but our government cares NOTHING about Nova Scotia's long term care workers!" says th...

A new playground is bringing joy to a small town in Shelburne County. Last month, the soft-launch of the new Seacaps Playground in Lockeport was held. It came months after the previous wooden structure was deemed no longer safe to use. A fundraising group helped secure over $350,000 in grants toward the new playground....

Halifax Council has taken the next step to push for a dangerous dog registry in the province. In a unanimous vote, Tuesday, Council passed a motion for Mayor Andy Fillmore to write a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs John A. MacDonald, asking for the changes. It was tabled by Councillors Trish Purdy and Kathy...

We're soon going to know the economic impact of a major event in our area. The 2024 Congres mondial acadien brought thousands to Yarmouth, Argyle and Clare for events, concerts and more. That included a Tintamarre parade through downtown Yarmouth, and a nationally televised concert from the Yarmouth Airport. A report i...

For the first time in half a century, astronauts are on their way to the moon and this time, with a Canadian on board. In a historic moment from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Wednesday evening, Artemis II successfully blasted off into space. Forty-seven-year-old Jeremy Hansen is part of the crew of four who have...

A major project is underway at Mariners Centre. The Graves Arena is now closed to the public, as upgrades to the ice pad begin. The last day of activities on the ice was this past Sunday. A new concrete floor will be put in, along with the removal and inspection of the boards and glass. Work is expected to last through...

A former church in Clare needs your vote. Eglise Sainte-Marie in Church Point made the top 12 of Canada's 'Next Great Save' competition. The winner gets $50,000 toward repairs. Stephanie St-Pierre is part of a group called 'Sainte-Marie heritage et developpement.' They've been working for well over a year to save the b...