Author Archives: Evan Taylor
Minister Jordan Says Open-Pen Fish Farms Not Her Jurisdiction
Bernadette Jordan Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard says whether or not Cermaq establishes open-pen farms is out of her jurisdiction. The issue has risen to prominence in rece...
Mar 16, 2020 Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Oceans, Fishery and the Canadian Coast Guard. Photo: Office of Minister Bernadette Jordan.
Daily Catch – March 13: Covid-19 Updates, Open-Pen Fish Farming Concerns and An Olympic Celebration
This is the daily catch for March 13, 2020. In today's collection of South Shore news, we look at all of the latest on COVID-19, how one group in Chester is opposing open-pen fish farms and Liverpool ...
Mar 13, 2020
Liverpool Honors Local Olympian
Today at Queens Place Emera Centre community members from Liverpool and surrounding areas to celebrate a local Olympian. Sarah Mitton recently qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after throwing 18.8...
Mar 13, 2020 Sarah Mitton celebrates after winning gold at the Summer Universiade in Italy (Photo Courtesy - Mathieu Belanger)
PM Sheds Light On COVID-19 Situation
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirms his wife Sophie Grgoire Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19. He spoke to reporters outside Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, calling his wife's symptoms "mild" but poin...
Mar 13, 2020
BREAKING: NHL Season Suspended
The NHL is going to suspend the rest of its season due to concerns over COVID-19. Earlier Thursday, the NHL tweeted "Given the uncertainty regarding the next steps regarding the coronavirus, Clubs are...
Mar 12, 2020 Daniel Thornton / CC
N.S. Energy Employees Working From Home After Covid-19 Contact
The Department of Energy and Minnes announced today that a number of their staff are working from home after coming into contact with a person with COVID-19. The Department of Energy says eight of the...
Mar 12, 2020 Nova Scotia Department of Energy and Mines Photo: Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Limits Who Can Visit Inpatients
The Nova Scotia Health Authority announced new restrictions on patient visits to all hospitals around the province. Effective immediately a patient can name up to two people who will be their family o...
Mar 11, 2020
Nova Scotia Opens Covid-19 Assessment Centres
The provincial government opened up eight assessment centers for Covid-19 on Tuesday morning, including one at Fishermans Memorial Hospital in Bridgewater. The centers will be used to determine whethe...
Mar 11, 2020 A Covid-19 Assessment Center in Cobequid, Nova Scotia. Photo:NSHA
NSUARB To Implement Fuel Interrupter Clause
The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board announced today that they will put the interrupter clause into effect at midnight. The clause exists as a tool to respond to rapid changes in gas prices. In th...
Mar 10, 2020 Mike Mozart / CC
Dufferin Street Down To One Lane For Damaged Utility Pole
Nova Scotia Power crews are currently on scene at the corner of Dufferin Street and High Street in Bridgewater. A utility pole was severely damaged and was visibly very crooked. Officials at the scene...
Mar 10, 2020 Nova Scotia Power crews work to repair a damaged utility pole on Dufferin St. Photo: Evan Taylor
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