Liberals Gear Up for Cumberland By-election Liberals Gear Up for Cumberland By-election Staff Reporter / Wednesday, January 31, 2018 0 2014 Article rating: No rating Liberals in Cumberland South seem to be preparing for a by-election following the departure of the deposed Progressive Conservative leader, Jaimie Baillie. Read more
Wentworth to Host Public Meeting of Concern Wentworth to Host Public Meeting of Concern Larry Duchesne / Wednesday, January 31, 2018 0 1506 Article rating: No rating A public meeting has been called in Wentworth to discuss how possible industrial development might impact the area’s eco-tourism potential. Read more
UPDATE: PFD Toonie Draw—We Have a Winner Staff Reporter / Wednesday, January 31, 2018 0 1227 Article rating: No rating Number 59 proved to be a winner in tonight’s 50/50 draw at the Pugwash Fire Department (PFD). The lucky winner takes home $332. Read more
Province Selects Nine Stores to Sell Pot Province Selects Nine Stores to Sell Pot Staff Reporter / Tuesday, January 30, 2018 0 1641 Article rating: No rating Cannabis will be sold at only nine Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) stores across Nova Scotia. Attorney General and Minister of Justice Mark Furey announced the locations today. Read more
NS Power Offers Scholarships NS Power Offers Scholarships Staff Reporter / Monday, January 29, 2018 0 1745 Article rating: No rating Nova Scotia Power (NSP) is now accepting applications for its 2018 scholarship program, which is offered annually to students seeking higher education in a variety of educational programs across the province. Read more
Pugwash Emergency Service Shutdown Again Pugwash Emergency Service Shutdown Again Staff Reporter / Thursday, January 25, 2018 0 1658 Article rating: 4.0 Emergency service at the Pugwash hospital is suspended once again. Described as “temporary”, by the Nova Scotia Health Authority, this marks the fourth week in a row with the local ER shutdown. Read more
New Rescue Truck for Shinimicas Fire New Rescue Truck for Shinimicas Fire Larry Duchesne / Wednesday, January 24, 2018 0 1556 Article rating: No rating The volunteer fire department in Shinimicas is getting a new-to-them rescue vehicle. Read more
Ski Operator Wants Tourism Development in Wentworth Ski Operator Wants Tourism Development in Wentworth Larry Duchesne / Wednesday, January 24, 2018 9 4858 Article rating: 3.6 Gregor Wilson, director of Ski Wentworth, visited Cumberland County Council tonight and outlined community plans for developing the Wentworth Valley’s four-seasons tourism potential. Read more
Wells Captures Toonie Prize Staff Reporter / Wednesday, January 24, 2018 0 1318 Article rating: No rating Kevin Wells is the winner of this week’s 50/50 Toonie Draw from the Pugwash Fire Department. Read more
Baillie Exits Politics Under a Cloud of Scandal Baillie Exits Politics Under a Cloud of Scandal Bill Martin / Wednesday, January 24, 2018 0 1954 Article rating: No rating The MLA for Cumberland South abruptly resigned his seat today amid a cloud of speculation over a complaint about inappropriate behaviour at the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative office. Read more