South Shore News
New guideline for nurse-to-patients ratio, coming to N.S.
A new guideline is coming to Nova Scotia to help guarantee the number of hours nurses work and patients they care for in a single shift. The Nova Scot...
May 06, 2024
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NDP talks housing at provincial convention
Nova Scotia's New Democrats held their annual convention. Leader Claudia Chender was joined by federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh in Halifax for the eve...
May 06, 2024
Alert Ready tone to sound on Wednesday, May 8
This week, an alarm will sound on your radio, television and compatible wireless devices. Not to worry, chances are it is only a test. As a part of Em...
May 06, 2024
Tentative agreement reached between WestJet and mechanics union
A strike has been avoided for now between WestJet and the union representing its maintenance engineers. In a statement, the airline says they have com...
May 06, 2024
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Mobile Health Clinic returns to Bridgewater this week
The Nova Scotia Health Mobile Clinic will be back in Bridgewater this Wednesday offering non-urgent medical care. It will once again be setup at the S...
May 06, 2024
Ways to prepare yourself for mosquito season
With longer days and warmer weather on the horizon, Canadians are bracing for an irritating summer nuisance: mosquitoes. The small, long-legged insect...
May 06, 2024
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ECMAs wrap up in Charlottetown
It was a week to remember for East Coast Music in Charlottetown. The 2024 ECMAs were handed out on two separate nights during the week-long festival. ...
May 06, 2024
Stamp prices increase as of Monday
Sending a letter in Canada will now cost you a bit more. Canada Post has received approval to increase prices by seven cents per stamp. As of Monday, ...
May 06, 2024
Fatal ATV crash in Guysborough County
One person has died and another suffered serious injuries after an all-terrain vehicle crash in northern Nova Scotia. Guysborough County District RCMP...
May 05, 2024
Man killed in Colchester County crash
An 18-year-old man has died after police say his vehicle left the road in Colchester County. First responders were called to Highway 289 in Middle Ste...
May 04, 2024