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A single-vehicle collision in Guysborough County has shut down part of the highway and knocked out power for some. ON X, RCMP say that Highway 16 just south of Guysborough is reduced to one lane. Emergency crews are responding to the crash scene. Police say residents can expect delays, and there is a resulting power ou...

A huge milestone for a community hub in the town of Antigonish that has been entertaining audiences for decades. Theatre Antigonish is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. To celebrate this achievement, the company is gearing up for their first show for this season, Hector the Spectre Steals the Show. It's a new comedy co...

The Municipality of Inverness County has officially launched its first Excellence in Healthcare Awards. In a release, Warden Bonny MacIsaac says, "This announcement is so exciting and long overdue. The Inverness County Excellence in Healthcare Awards will be an annual event to acknowledge many of our dedicated hea...

New Glasgow police are seeking the public's help to locate Jonathan William Boutiler, a 35-year-old man from Pictou County, wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. Boutiler faces several charges, including: Using a firearm in the commission of an offense Careless use of a firearm Possession of a weapon for a dangerou...

An early closure for the Canso Canal. Marine vessels won't be able to pass through starting November 24. Normally, the canal closes on December 24, but work on the north gates needs to be done. The passage through the Causeway will re-open in April, over 2,000 ships pass through each year. Next year the canal will clos...

The first direct flight from Cape Breton to Alberta will take-off this spring. WestJet is adding Sydney to Calgary flights starting in June. Myles Tuttle is the CEO of the Sydney Airport Authority and says it will cut down on travel time for many working out west. "We are overjoyed to welcome WestJet back to the M...

A string of thefts in Port Hawkesbury has resulted in 26 charges against two people. A truck was stolen from a residence on Highway 4, and thefts from unlocked vehicles were also reported in the area. The two were arrested last week after the truck was found by the owner with several items inside. A 30-year-old woman f...

RCMP The 11-year-old child who was reported missing and last seen this morning in Chapel Island has been found safe. The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and by offering tips.

The foul smell that has blanketed the Town of Antigonish over the summer and fall months, will hopefully be a thing of the past -the sewage treatment plant is going to get desludged. The odour has been pungent and was disturbing residents for a while, but new mayor, Sean Cameron, is aiming to fix the problem with a maj...

Look out for higher than normal water levels in Inverness County. Environment Canada says they could reach three-to-five metres during high tide Friday on north and east facing coastlines. A special weather statement is in effect for the county, south of Mabou. They say the waves can cause coastal erosion and damage al...