NS Readies for Spring Road Weight Restrictions Staff Reporter / Sunday, February 28, 2021 0 1514 Article rating: No rating Spring weight restrictions on provincial roads will begin rollout tomorrow. Read more
Cumberland to Wrestle with Fire Service Issues Cumberland to Wrestle with Fire Service Issues Bill Martin / Sunday, February 28, 2021 0 1328 Article rating: No rating Cumberland Council has agreed to create an advisory committee to deal with issues and concerns in the fire service. Read more
MP Thanks Pugwash Legion for Community Service MP Thanks Pugwash Legion for Community Service Staff Reporter / Saturday, February 27, 2021 0 1756 Article rating: No rating The Member of Parliament for Cumberland-Colchester met with leaders of the Pugwash Legion yesterday to say thanks for the efforts in the community and among veterans. Read more
Fundy Geopark Promotes Local Food Branding Fundy Geopark Promotes Local Food Branding Bill Martin / Saturday, February 27, 2021 0 1662 Article rating: No rating A GEOfood initiative with the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark is further proof of the unique ‘living’ nature of Cumberland’s latest international tourism attraction. Read more
New Premier's Priority — Greening Nova Scotia Staff Reporter / Friday, February 26, 2021 0 1423 Article rating: No rating Nova Scotia’s new premier has wasted no time in putting his stamp on a new ‘green’ initiative. Read more
Farmers Teaching Students About Food Security Farmers Teaching Students About Food Security Staff Reporter / Friday, February 26, 2021 0 1214 Article rating: No rating When asked, where does our food come from, most students are hesitant to reply. Given that some say, “The grocery store,” Nova Scotia farmers want to help people understand the importance of local food production. Read more
County to Recognize Mi'kmaq Ancestral Land Staff Reporter / Friday, February 26, 2021 1 1280 Article rating: No rating Cumberland may become the next municipality to formally recognize the ancestral home of the Mi’kmaq people. Read more
Surprise Admin Shakeup at Oxford Town Hall Surprise Admin Shakeup at Oxford Town Hall Mark Rushton / Wednesday, February 24, 2021 0 2150 Article rating: 3.0 Surprising news from Oxford — the town eliminated the position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The current CAO, Rachel Jones, was released from her contract early today. Read more
It's Official: New Premier, New Cabinet, New Names Staff Reporter / Tuesday, February 23, 2021 0 1316 Article rating: No rating Iain Rankin is now officially the Premier of Nova Scotia. He was sworn in as Nova Scotia's 29th Premier today by Lieutenant-Governor Arthur J. LeBlanc in a ceremony at Halifax's Convention Centre. Read more
EHS Under Fire for Emergency Response Times EHS Under Fire for Emergency Response Times COVID SAFETY PROTOCOL ADDS TO EMERGENCY DELAYS Bill Martin / Tuesday, February 23, 2021 0 1283 Article rating: No rating The death of a woman in Bass River continues to fuel debate over the efficiency of emergency services. Read more
Bay Ferries Management Fee Guarantees Millions Staff Reporter / Monday, February 22, 2021 0 1283 Article rating: No rating Nova Scotia pays Bay Ferries management 1.17 million dollars each year, even when the ferries have not made a run between Yarmouth and Maine in three years. Read more
NS Vaccine Program Launched Today in Halifax NS Vaccine Program Launched Today in Halifax Staff Reporter / Monday, February 22, 2021 0 1234 Article rating: No rating Nova Scotia's COVID-19 vaccine program launched today with a so-called ‘prototype community vaccine clinic’ at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. Read more
Canoe Cove Saturday Comes to Six Rivers Sunday Canoe Cove Saturday Comes to Six Rivers Sunday Bill Martin / Sunday, February 21, 2021 0 2333 Article rating: 5.0 When is a Saturday night radio program broadcast on a Sunday? When it’s very special, that's when — and it is special today! Read more
Seven Seats, Seven Councillors in Oxford Seven Seats, Seven Councillors in Oxford Mark Rushton / Wednesday, February 17, 2021 0 1382 Article rating: No rating Oxford Town Council is back up to full strength, with the swearing-in of two new councillors who were elected on January 30th. Read more