Liberals Gear Up for Cumberland By-election Liberals Gear Up for Cumberland By-election Staff Reporter / Wednesday, January 31, 2018 0 2156 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 1655 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 1345 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 1768 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 1893 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 1771 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 1660 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 5064 Article rating: 3.7 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 1419 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 2077 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
NS Invites New Tidal Energy Ideas NS Invites New Tidal Energy Ideas Staff Reporter / Wednesday, January 24, 2018 0 1732 Article rating: No rating With the Bay of Fundy in our reach, Nova Scotia is inviting developers to prove their ideas for innovative new devices in the tidal energy industry. Read more
Report: NS Schools Not Working for Students Report: NS Schools Not Working for Students Staff Reporter / Tuesday, January 23, 2018 0 1304 Article rating: No rating An internationally recognized expert says the province's education system is not working the way it should for students, parents, teachers, and principals. Read more
Breakfast Joins the Three R's at NS Schools Breakfast Joins the Three R's at NS Schools Breakfast Joins the Three R's at NS Schools Staff Reporter / Monday, January 22, 2018 0 1255 Article rating: No rating All public school students across Nova Scotia will soon be able to start each day with a healthy breakfast at school. Read more
Watch Out for Iconic Door-to-Door Sales Watch Out for Iconic Door-to-Door Sales Staff Reporter / Friday, January 19, 2018 0 1309 Article rating: No rating Service Nova Scotia says Nova Scotians should be on the look-out for unlicensed door-to-door sales of home alarm systems. Read more