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Lt. Governor Masterworks Nominations Open
If you or someone you know has produced a masterpiece this year the time to nominate them for the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia Masterworks Arts Award is now. The nomination period opened this we...
Evan Taylor Feb 18, 2021 Tepkik, a 100-foot long site-specific sculptural work by visual artist Jordan Bennett won the Lt. Gov. Masterworks Award in 2020. Photo: Nova Scotia Government
New African Nova Scotian Flag Unveiled
The Black Cultural Centre in Cherry Brooke, Nova Scotia held a ceremony last week unveiling the official African Nova Scotian flag. The new flag is red, gold, and green with a black symbol called a Sa...
Evan Taylor Feb 17, 2021 The African Nova Scotian Flag being raised at the Black Cultural Centre in Cherry Brooke, NS. Photo: BCC Youtube
Local Cannabis Grower Switches To Ocean Sourced Plastic For Packaging
A local cannabis grower is doing its part to make cannabis packaging more environmentally friendly. Aqualitas who are based in Brooklyn, Nova Scotia (Queens) recently announced a partnership with Sana...
Evan Taylor Feb 17, 2021 Aqualtias is switching to ocean sourced plastic containers for its cannabis products. Photo: Aqualitas
Atlantic Canadas' Pandemic Response Ranked Best
A new Narrative Research poll has shown Atlantic Canada's response to the COVID-19 pandemic is perceived as the best in the country. Participants in the survey were asked these two questions; Which pr...
Evan Taylor Feb 17, 2021 The flags of the provinces and territories of Canada. Photo: Government of Canada
NSLC Sales Grow Amidst Ongoing Pandemic
The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) has enjoyed a good quarter with them crediting a change in purchasing patterns as the cause of their sales growth. With restaurants facing restrictions on cap...
Evan Taylor Feb 16, 2021 NSLC Signature in Bridgewater, NS. Photo: NSLC
Conservatives Uncomfortable With China Hosting 2022 Olympics
The Federal Conservatives are calling on the Canadian government to reconsider their plans for the 2022 Bejing Winter Olympics. Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is condemning the event citing China's ...
Evan Taylor Feb 16, 2021 The Crow's Nest Olympic Facility in Beijing, China. Photo: Canadian Olympic Committee
Heritage Day Closures
Heritage Day this year falls on Monday, February 15 meaning many businesses will be shut down for the day. Below is a list of businesses around the South Shore that will be closed; Note: This list is ...
Evan Taylor Feb 13, 2021 Steve Snodgrass / CC
Cineplex Reopens Tonight
Moviegoers rejoice, Cineplex Theatres around Nova Scotia, including the Bridgewater location reopen tonight. The province lifted restrictions surround movie theatres recently and General Manager of th...
Evan Taylor Feb 12, 2021 Cineplex Cinemas in Bridgewater is set to host a COVID-19 testing clinic. Photo: CKBW Files
Lunenburg Raises Pan-African Flag For the First Time
Flying in Lunenburg now, for the first time ever is the Pan-African flag in recognition of Black Heritage Month. A handful of people attended the flag-raising ceremony where Lunenburg Mayor Matt Risse...
Evan Taylor Feb 12, 2021 The Pan-African flag was raised in Lunenburg to celebrate Black Heritage Month. Photo: Evan Taylor
Lunenburg Issues Winter Parking Ban This Evening
The Town of Lunenburg is enforcing its Winter Parking Ban tonight as they work to clear snow from the town. Public Works will be working tonight on removing the buildup of snow on Montague Street from...
Evan Taylor Feb 11, 2021