Bugs, Air and Water System Delays Explained Bugs, Air and Water System Delays Explained Bill Martin / Thursday, February 28, 2019 1 1348 Article rating: 5.0 The engineer in charge of the new water system in Pugwash now sees light at the end of the tunnel. Justin Waugh-Cress says the last two major concerns in the system are being addressed this week. Read more
Temporary Good News for Pugwash Emergency Service Temporary Good News for Pugwash Emergency Service UPDATED SCHEDULE Bill Martin / Thursday, February 28, 2019 0 1229 Article rating: No rating In a surprise move today, the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) announced the emergency department will be open tomorrow and Saturday at the Pugwash Hospital. Read more
County Transfer Stations Avoid the Axe for Now County Transfer Stations Avoid the Axe for Now Bill Martin / Thursday, February 28, 2019 0 1702 Article rating: 5.0 Cumberland Municipal Council continues to slog through an arduous review of how it governs and the services it provides. It is a tough agenda with deep questions that challenge the status quo and beg serious change. Read more
Woman Seriously Hurt in Wentworth Crash Woman Seriously Hurt in Wentworth Crash Staff Reporter / Wednesday, February 27, 2019 0 2629 Article rating: 4.5 RCMP closed Highway 4 in Wentworth, this morning, following a serious car/truck collision. Read more
Pounding Drum for Secure Internet Begins to Roar Pounding Drum for Secure Internet Begins to Roar Bill Martin / Wednesday, February 27, 2019 0 1282 Article rating: 5.0 Too many families and businesses are still waiting on the promise of high-speed internet. Access to high-speed internet is an essential service in today’s world. Read more
A Lot of Time and Money Spent on Garbage A Lot of Time and Money Spent on Garbage Bill Martin / Wednesday, February 27, 2019 0 1227 Article rating: No rating Transfer stations are high on the agenda for tonight’s Municipal Council meeting. Cumberland has been debating what to do with the scattered dump facilities for a few months now, and tonight could be the night for a decision. Read more
Local Promoter Invited to Help Build Trump's Wall Local Promoter Invited to Help Build Trump's Wall Staff Reporter / Monday, February 25, 2019 0 1609 Article rating: No rating Bert McWade has always been upfront with his support for Donald Trump. The Pugwash resident has been outspoken since “The Donald” announced his bid to run for the presidency. Read more
Respite Care for Caregivers NOVA SCOTIA RESPITE GUIDE Ginger Gates / Saturday, February 23, 2019 0 1806 Article rating: No rating Nova Scotia Respite Partnership is a formal collaboration of parents/caregivers and professionals working in human services, health care, research, and policy. The membership is comprised of individuals who understand the complex and sensitive nature of caregiving. Read more
Local Volunteer Wins National Award Local Volunteer Wins National Award Bill Martin / Friday, February 22, 2019 0 2054 Article rating: 4.0 Norene Smiley has been awarded the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. Read more
Planned Upgrade Affects Six Rivers News Planned Upgrade Affects Six Rivers News Bill Martin / Thursday, February 21, 2019 0 1210 Article rating: No rating Six Rivers News will be unavailable at times tomorrow (Friday) beginning at 9 am, as our service provider will be upgrading electrical service in Ontario. Read more
Rushton Wants Answers on Health Care Crisis Rushton Wants Answers on Health Care Crisis Staff Reporter / Thursday, February 21, 2019 0 1150 Article rating: 5.0 The MLA for Cumberland South will try his hand at motivating the provincial government to deal with health care issues. Read more
Municipal Council Meeting Cancelled Municipal Council Meeting Cancelled Staff Reporter / Wednesday, February 20, 2019 0 1616 Article rating: No rating The meeting of Cumberland Municipal Council, intended tonight, has been cancelled due to a water break. Read more
Bravery Citation for Oxford Boys Bravery Citation for Oxford Boys Staff Reporter / Wednesday, February 20, 2019 1 1771 Article rating: 4.6 Two boys were honoured last night by Oxford Town Council for their bravery in a river rescue early in January. Read more
Rushton Pleased for New School in Springhill Rushton Pleased for New School in Springhill Staff Reporter / Wednesday, February 20, 2019 0 990 Article rating: No rating The province has finally committed to a new school in Springhill. Read more