Author Archives: Evan Taylor
PC's non-committal on permanent paid sick days
It doesn't appear paid sick days will be a permanent option for people without coverage anytime soon. On Monday, the Tim Houston government announced they were reinstating the paid-sick leave program ...
Apr 12, 2022 Tim Houston (CREDIT: Communications Nova Scotia)
Sculptures Stolen From Lunenburg Foundry Front Window
Lunenburg RCMP are investigating a smash and grab art robbery they believe took place during the early hours of April 7. They were called to the Lunenburg Foundry on Falkland street early that morning...
Apr 11, 2022 Lunenburg RCMP say the window was broken at the Lunenburg Foundry and the sculptures on display were stolen. Photo: CKBW Archive
Nova Scotia Extend Provincial Sick Leave To May 7
After facing criticism last week about the end of the provincial paid sick-leave program the Nova Scotia government is reinstating it. The program covered employee wages, including self-employed peopl...
Apr 11, 2022 Premier Tim Houston; from Communications NS
Perkins Weighs in on Federal Budget
Conservative MP for South Shore- St.Margarets Rick Perkins says there is too much spending in the latest federal budget and the increases in spending miss the mark on the needs of Canadians. "Througho...
Apr 08, 2022 Conservative MP Rick Perkins speaking in the House of Commons. Photo: Office of Rick Perkins.
Parkview Rugby Teams Taken Down by KES in Season Opener
Both of PVEC's rugby teams were handed heavy losses in their regular-season openers on Tuesday with both the boys and girls teams falling to King's Edgehill. The boys were blanked 39-0, while the girl...
Apr 08, 2022 PVEC contest for a lineout against King's Edgehill in Windsor, NS. Photo: Evan Taylor
Lunenburg United Way Announces Over $200k in Community Investments
The United Way of Lunenburg County's volunteer Board of Directors has approved their latest round of funding to support 31 community projects and organizations. The latest round of funding will see $1...
Apr 07, 2022
New Tancook Island Ferry Pushed Back to 2024
The new Tancook Island ferry has fallen behind schedule due to complications caused by the pandemic, permitting, and problems at the dock site. Originally announced in 2020 the new ferry will replace ...
Apr 07, 2022 The William G. Ernst Ferry is set to be replaced by a new vessel in 2024. Photo: MODC
Netflix Announces Locke & Key Will Conclude With Third Season
Netflix has announced that the third season of its fantasy show Locke and Key will be concluding in its third season. The show utilized Lunenburg as a primary filming location for all three seasons wi...
Apr 06, 2022 Locke & Key Actors Emilia Jones and Connor Jessop celebrating the wrap of Season 3. Photo: Locke & Key/Twitter.
New COVID Variant Detected in UK
A new variant of COVID-19 is being reported out of the United Kingdom dubbed Omicron XE. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) believes the variant is a variation of the Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 variants...
Apr 06, 2022 Yuri Samoilov / CC
Lunenburg Company Hopes to Help Manufacture Canadian F-35 Jet
Stelia Aerospace in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia are keeping a keen eye on negotiations between Lockheed Martin and the Canadian Government as it could mean more work for them. They already produce composit...
Apr 06, 2022
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