Author Archives: Evan Taylor
Seasonal Travelers Welcome in NS, Says Premier
Seasonal travelers have never been restricted from entering the province, according to Premier Stephen McNeil. Seasonal travelers refer to people who own property in a Canadian province, but their pri...
May 22, 2020 The Nova Scotia border Entrance from New Brunswick. Photo: Nova Scotia Government
NS Government Looking Into COVID-19 Equipment Grant
The Nova Scotia government is looking into a program that would cover the costs of protective equipment installations. In response to COVID-19 many businesses have begun installing equipment like plex...
May 21, 2020 Many businesses across Nova Scotia have already installed plexiglass safety shields, such as the Bridgewater NSLC.
30-Day Prescription Limit Lifted
The Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists announced the 30-day prescription limit is being lifted for most drugs. The announcement was made via media release which said the change came into effect back o...
May 20, 2020 Travis Wise / CC
'Crown Jewel of the Atlantic' - Premier says Atlantic Tourists Will Want Access to Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia will likely be left out of the initial bubble between New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island that has been proposed due to relatively high case numbers. Premier Stephen McNeil says that No...
May 20, 2020 Premier Stephen McNeil at Nova Scotia's COVID-19 daily briefing for May 19, 2020. Photo: Nova Scotia
Chester Race Week Pushed To 2021
The Chester Yacht Club sent out a release over the weekend confirming this year's Helly Hansen Chester Race Week has been postponed to 2021. In the release, it says the decision was made in coordinati...
May 19, 2020
Mahone Bay Mayor, Father Christmas Festival 'Likely' Cancelled
Mahone Bay has already cancelled it's annual Scarecrow Festival in October and town officials say the Father Christmas Festival could be next. David Devenne, Mayor of Mahone Bay, doesn't see the COVID...
May 15, 2020 Mahone Bay Town Hall adorned in holiday decorations. Photo: Father Christmas Festival/Facebook
Over 500 Without Power on South Shore
Nova Scotia Power is reporting an outage that is affecting over 500 customers. The areas affected are primarily to the south of Lunenburg. They include Back Centre, Front Centre, First South, Corkum's...
May 14, 2020 Customers affected by May 14th's power outage in Lunenburg County. Photo: NS Power
Paramedics Being Asked To Keep Disposable Valve Bag Masks
The province's Chief Medical Officer of Health has confirmed EHS paramedics have been asked to hang on to used valve bag masks. Dr. Robert Strang said during Tuesday's COVID-19 briefing that the move ...
May 13, 2020 An EHS ambulance outside of South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater, NS. Photo: Evan Taylor
Lunenburg County to Open Municipal Parks This Weekend
This weekend the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg will be opening most of it's parks and trails for the first time in three months. In a release the Municipality says anyone visiting the park...
May 13, 2020 The pond at the MARC in Dayspring
ABCO Expansion Approved By Town Council
Lunenburg's Town Council has voted in favour of giving ABCO Industries an exception from the towns Architectural Protection Area. The majority vote means that ABCO will be able to use materials that w...
May 12, 2020 ABCO location on Tannery Road , Lunenburg
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