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Friday, September 22, 2023

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Financial Help for Wallace Hits a Snag

A proposal to help the Wallace Community Centre has turned into a ‘dog’s breakfast’ for Cumberland County Council.

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Big Changes to County Garbage Collection

Miller Waste Systems is gearing up for a major change in the way garbage is collected in Cumberland County.

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Special Grants for Emergency Groups

Premier Tim Houston announced that eighty organisations will share almost $1.5 million through the Province's Emergency Services Provider Fund, available to fire departments, ground search and rescue organizations, and hazardous materials teams.

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NS Helps Preserve Cumberland Wetlands

The MLA for Cumberland South announced a $1.9 million contribution to preserve wetlands in Cumberland County.

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Premier Pushes Tantramar Flood Upgrade

The Premier of Nova Scotia says work is proceeding on the plan to shore-up the dykes and flood systems on the Isthmus of Chignecto.

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Springhill Hospital Expands Virtual Care

Nova Scotia Health is expanding its virtual urgent care service at All Saints Hospital in Springhill.

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Hurricane Lee Sputters Through Nova...

Hurricane Lee Sputters Through Nova Scotia

Hurricane Lee has diminished considerably since making landfall in Yarmouth and Digby.

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Cumberland Prepares for Storm Emergency

Cumberland County’s Regional Emergency Measures Organisation (REMO) is urging residents to continue to prepare for the arrival of hurricane Lee this weekend.

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Thank You Rain, Now Go Away

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Rain has transformed the forest fire index across Nova Scotia. Just days ago, the province was a tinderbox as all of the mainland was on high alert for fires in our woodlands. But today, blue is taking over the fire index map.

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OPEN or CLOSED

CLOSED - the emergency centre at the hospital in Pugwash is closed Saturday and Sunday. A virtual urgent care service is available from 11 am to 4 pm.
CLOSED - the emergency department at All Saints Hospital in Springhill is closed today, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. A virtual urgent care service is available from 11 am to 4 pm.

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Saturday, September 23, 2023 8:00 PM

Saturday Night in a Harbour Town

Saturday Night in a Harbour Town, featuring traditional East Coast music, airs every Saturday at 8 PM on Six Rivers Radio.

Sunday, September 24, 2023 9:00 AM

Sunday Wrap

Sunday Wrap, the week in review, is aired on Six Rivers Radio every Sunday morning. Listen at 9:00.

Sunday, September 24, 2023 2:00 PM

Special Replay

A special replay of Saturday Night in a Harbour Town with host Eric MacEwen is heard every Sunday at 2 pm.

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 9:05 AM

Tory Rushton

Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources, is on Morning Talk each Wednesday at 9:05.

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 10:45 AM

Mayor Greg Henley

Oxford Mayor Greg Henley is on Morning Talk the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Listen at 10:45. On summer break for July and August.

Thursday, September 28, 2023 9:05 AM

Mayor Murray Scott

Murray Scott, Mayor of Cumberland County, is on Morning Talk every Thursday. Listen at 9:05.

Events This Week

Friday, September 22, 2023 6:30 PM

Jimmy the Janitor

The Wentworth Learning Centre will host Comedian Jimmy the Janitor "LIVE". Click HERE for details.

Saturday, September 23, 2023 10:00 AM

Pickle Ball

Pickle Ball is played every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 10 am to noon at the Wentworth Recreation Centre.

Sunday, September 24, 2023 2:00 PM

Hope Centre Online

Join Hope Centre Online for an uplifting message of hope and understanding every Sunday at 2:15 pm. Click HERE to join on Zoom. The room opens at 2 pm.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 1:00 PM

Walk and Talk

Walk and Talk is held every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 pm at the Wentworth Recreation Centre.

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 6:00 PM

Women's Pickle Ball

Women's Pickle Ball is played every Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM at the Wentworth Recreation Centre.

Wednesday, September 27, 2023 6:00 PM

Toonie Draw

Pugwash Fire Department Toonie Draw, the 50/50 community fundraiser. Click HERE for details.

Thursday, September 28, 2023 7:00 PM

Bingo

Bingo is held at the Wentworth Recreation Centre every Thursday at 7 PM.

Your Online Community Newspaper

Financial Help for Wallace Hits a Snag

Financial Help for Wallace Hits a Snag

Big Changes to County Garbage Collection

Big Changes to County Garbage Collection

Special Grants for Emergency Groups

Special Grants for Emergency Groups

NS Helps Preserve Cumberland Wetlands

NS Helps Preserve Cumberland Wetlands

Premier Pushes Tantramar Flood Upgrade

Premier Pushes Tantramar Flood Upgrade

Springhill Hospital Expands Virtual Care

Springhill Hospital Expands Virtual Care

Hurricane Lee Sputters Through Nova...

Hurricane Lee Sputters Through Nova Scotia

Cumberland Prepares for Storm Emergency

Cumberland Prepares for Storm Emergency

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