Oxford Sinkhole — What's Next the 104? Oxford Sinkhole — What's Next the 104? Bill Martin / Friday, August 30, 2019 0 1680 Article rating: 4.0 The decision to close the Oxford Lions Club and park opens the question, “What’s next?” Read more
Tension Surrounds Water Rescue Call Tension Surrounds Water Rescue Call Staff Reporter / Saturday, August 24, 2019 1 2110 Article rating: 3.9 Pugwash Fire Department responded to its worst fear tonight — a water rescue call. Despite the extensive shoreline within its coverage area, Pugwash firefighters do not have a water rescue boat. Read more
Mural Unveiled at Wild Blueberry Corner Mural Unveiled at Wild Blueberry Corner Bill Martin / Saturday, August 24, 2019 0 2081 Article rating: 5.0 Oxford’s ‘Wild Blueberry Corner’ came to life this morning with the unveiling of a special mural on the adjacent building. Read more
Oxford Hopes Sink with Seismic Report Oxford Hopes Sink with Seismic Report Staff Reporter / Thursday, August 22, 2019 0 3809 Article rating: 4.2 The engineers who conducted seismic tests at the Oxford sinkhole report the hole is still growing and there is strong evidence that more sinkholes may follow. Read more
Five Alarm Woods Fire Near Linden Staff Reporter / Thursday, August 22, 2019 0 1757 Article rating: 5.0 Five fire departments were called to a late-night fire in the woods along Casey Road near Linden last night. Read more
Firefighters Net Fishing Tourney Success Firefighters Net Fishing Tourney Success Staff Reporter / Sunday, August 18, 2019 2 1582 Article rating: 4.5 With more than a fifty percent increase in participation, the 2019 edition of the Pugwash Fire Department fishing tournament was an unqualified success. Read more
Emergency Services Surprise in Pugwash Emergency Services Surprise in Pugwash Staff Reporter / Friday, August 16, 2019 0 1651 Article rating: 4.0 Emergency service at the hospital in Pugwash remains open today for the fifth straight day. And the good news is, it will stay open over the weekend and through Monday. Read more
Village Opens to Direct Dialogue with Residents Village Opens to Direct Dialogue with Residents Staff Reporter / Wednesday, August 14, 2019 0 1419 Article rating: No rating The Pugwash Village Commission is opening the lines of communication directly to the elected commissioners. Read more
UPDATED: Pickleball Volley at Pugwash Commission UPDATED: Pickleball Volley at Pugwash Commission Staff Reporter / Tuesday, August 13, 2019 1 2394 Article rating: 3.7 A few sparks flew at the Pugwash Village Commission last night. Read more
Health Authority Boss Whips Through Pugwash Visit Health Authority Boss Whips Through Pugwash Visit Bill Martin / Thursday, August 8, 2019 0 1743 Article rating: 2.0 The CEO of the Nova Scotia Health Authority made a whirlwind stop in Pugwash this morning as part of a provincial tour before retiring later this month. Janet Knox was accompanied by the interim Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Tom Marrie. Read more
MLA Biographies Now Online from Day One MLA Biographies Now Online from Day One Staff Reporter / Wednesday, August 7, 2019 0 2747 Article rating: 3.0 Did you ever wonder what your MLA did before entering politics? What about the very first Member of the Legislature for your constituency? There is now an online biography for every MLA who ever served. Read more
Online Medical Records System Stumbles Online Medical Records System Stumbles Staff Reporter / Wednesday, August 7, 2019 0 2374 Article rating: 4.0 The vendor that provides Nova Scotia with an online medical records service is severing its ties with the system. Read more
Life for Pugwash Emergency Fizzles Again Life for Pugwash Emergency Fizzles Again Staff Reporter / Tuesday, August 6, 2019 0 1227 Article rating: No rating Following two open days during the holiday weekend, the emergency department at the Pugwash Hospital has fallen back to closed more than open. Read more
Cuba and Oxford Lead at Big Lake Cuba and Oxford Lead at Big Lake Staff Reporter / Sunday, August 4, 2019 0 2547 Article rating: No rating The Big Lake Nazarene Church Camp always has guests but this year one guest played host for the week-long event. Read more