Author Archives: Evan Taylor
More LTC beds announced for New Germany
Seniors in the New Germany region requiring long-term care are set to benefit from an upgraded Rosedale Home for Special Care, marking a positive stride in the community's healthcare infrastructure. S...
Dec 15, 2023
Date error derails rockweed harvesting plans in Lunenburg County
A recent update on the rockweed harvesting lease application by Scotia Garden Seafood reveals that a date error has necessitated the issuance of a revised public notice. The error was identified in th...
Dec 14, 2023
Nova Scotia tackles gender based violence with $18.3 million in funding
In a historic move to combat gender-based violence, the federal government has committed $18.3 million over the next four years to support Nova Scotia's efforts. The funding agreement, inked on Decemb...
Dec 14, 2023
Barrington contracts Rikjak Construction for new rec centre
The Municipality of Barrington has selected Rikjak Construction Ltd. has been selected to lead the construction of the new recreation facility. Positioned as a hub for well-being and social interactio...
Dec 13, 2023
Update: Truro man wanted under province-wide arrest warrant in custody
Police have arrested Brent Eugene Fox. December 13, 2023, Bible Hill, Nova Scotia -Colchester County District RCMP was asking the public's help to locate Brent Eugene Fox of Truro, against whom a prov...
Dec 13, 2023
NS Liberals call for increased enforcement and fines as lobster catch numbers drop
With lobster fishermen in Nova Scotia reporting catches this season are down the provinces Liberal party is calling for increased enforcement from DFO and for the Houston government to follow through ...
Dec 12, 2023
MODL declares gender-based violence an epidemic
On December 6th, the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg took a significant step by officially declaring gender-based violence (GBV) as an epidemic. This announcement aligns with the recent stat...
Dec 08, 2023
Queens residents to get compensation for prolonged boil water advisory
Queens residents are set to receive compensation following a summer boil water advisory. The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board greenlit a request for reimbursement from water customers in the Regio...
Dec 08, 2023
Lunenburg pauses Cornwallis renaming for Inegenous consultation
The Town of Lunenburg is pausing the process of renaming Cornwallis Street to Queen Street which was approved by a 4-3 vote in late November. The original goal of changing Cornwallis Street was to sto...
Dec 07, 2023
Tonnes of elvers poached in 2023, but border agents find no evidence
Baby eels, also known as elvers, command premium prices in Canada when sold to Asian markets for cultivation as food. This lucrative trade has fueled a surge in illegal poaching in Nova Scotia and New...
Dec 07, 2023
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