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Thursday, March 23, 2023

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New Care Act Cuts Medical Paperwork

The Patient Access to Care Act, introduced today in the Legislature, is intended to reduce administrative burdens on healthcare providers, giving them more time to see patients.

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Oxford Enjoys Full Council and Agenda

Oxford Town Council welcomed its newest member last night at its regular monthly meeting. Olivia Canning was acclaimed to the vacant seat, after Paul MacDonald withdrew his candidacy.

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Conservatives Propose "Blue Seal" for...

Conservatives Propose "Blue Seal" for Pros

The federal Conservatives want to create a “Blue Seal”national standard for professionals.

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Pugwash Woman Injured in Off-road Mishap

RCMP are investigating a serious off-road accident that required a Pugwash woman be air-lifted to hospital in Halifax.

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Amherst Man Arrested After Break-in

A twenty-eight year old Amherst man faces multiple charges following an investigation into a break-in at a shed in the Copp Avenue area.

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Miners Bow Gracefully from Sr....

Miners Bow Gracefully from Sr. Semi-Final

The Springhill Coal Miners gave their home fans a real taste of playoff hockey in the Beausejour Senior League last night, and more than their money’s worth too.

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Special Grant Rewards Volunteer Services

The Nova Scotia government is once again investing in the province’s volunteer services — fire departments and ground search and rescue organizations.

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County Looks for Lead in Springhill...

County Looks for Lead in Springhill Water

The Municipality of Cumberland will conduct water quality tests in Springhill.

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General Applause for Oxford Poetry Festival

Staff Reporter / Monday, April 29, 2019 0 1401 Article rating: 5.0

By all accounts, the 2nd Annual Wild Blueberry Poetry-at-Large Festival in Oxford was a success and worthy of number three next year.

Oxford Hosts Encore Poetry Festival

Staff Reporter / Friday, April 26, 2019 0 1128 Article rating: No rating

Oxford is celebrating its 2nd Annual Poetry Festival this weekend. It opens Saturday with a poetry breakfast and ends Sunday with a Poetry Café, but in between, you’ll find activity throughout the town.

Ekphrastic Art Opens at Riverside Gallery

Bill Martin / Sunday, August 26, 2018 0 1859 Article rating: 5.0

The Riverside Gallery in Oxford was a popular spot last night with the official opening of a new exhibit called “Neither Rhyme Nor Reason”.

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023 12:00 AM

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Listen to Morning Talk Replay. Click HERE to listen to recent interviews from our archive.

Thursday, March 23, 2023 9:05 AM

Mayor Murray Scott

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

Thursday, March 23, 2023 9:45 AM

Bill Dowe

Bill Dowe, President of the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce, will be live on Morning Talk to discuss Brunch at the Pugwash Library, an outreach of the newly enlarged, county-wide organisation.

Thursday, March 23, 2023 10:45 AM

Pastor Mark Collins

Pastor Mark Collins is on Morning Talk each Thursday to talk not about religion, but about personal faith. Listen at 10:45.

Friday, March 24, 2023 9:45 AM

Paige Harrison

Paige Harrison, Senior Safety Coordinator for Cumberland County will be on Morning Talk to discuss programs for seniors and how you can help. Listen at 9:45.

Friday, March 24, 2023 10:05 AM

Sharon Bristol

Sharon Bristol, Director of Community Living in Amherst will be on Morning Talk to describe a new county-wide initiative to see what it will take to give young people hope to stay in Cumberland for their working future. Listen at 10:05.

Saturday, March 25, 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 All Hit Radio and Six Rivers Country.

Events This Week

Thursday, March 23, 2023 1:00 PM

Walk and Talk

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

Thursday, March 23, 2023 7:00 PM

Bingo

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

Saturday, March 25, 2023 10:00 AM

Pickle Ball

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

Saturday, March 25, 2023 10:00 AM

Arm Wrestling Championships

The Atlantic Canadian Arm Wrestling Championships will be held at the Murray Community Centre in Springhill. Weigh-Ins began at 10 am and competition starts at 11 am. Click HERE for details.

Sunday, March 26, 2023 2:00 PM

Hope Centre Online

Hope Centre Online is a worship service every Sunday at 2:15 pm. Click HERE to join on Zoom. The room opens at 2 pm.

Sunday, March 26, 2023 3:00 PM

Yoga

Yoga is held every Sunday at 3 pm at the Wentworth Recreation Centre.

Monday, March 27, 2023 10:00 AM

Pickle Ball

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

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 1:00 PM

Walk and Talk

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

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 10:00 AM

Pickle Ball

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

Your Online Community Newspaper

New Care Act Cuts Medical Paperwork

New Care Act Cuts Medical Paperwork

Oxford Enjoys Full Council and Agenda

Oxford Enjoys Full Council and Agenda

Conservatives Propose "Blue Seal" for...

Conservatives Propose "Blue Seal" for Pros

Pugwash Woman Injured in Off-road Mishap

Pugwash Woman Injured in Off-road Mishap

Amherst Man Arrested After Break-in

Amherst Man Arrested After Break-in

Miners Bow Gracefully from Sr....

Miners Bow Gracefully from Sr. Semi-Final

Special Grant Rewards Volunteer Services

Special Grant Rewards Volunteer Services

County Looks for Lead in Springhill...

County Looks for Lead in Springhill Water

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