Dumping Day won't be Monday in LFA 33/34
Dumping Day is delayed once again. It's the day that hundreds of lobster fishing vessels head out to set their traps, marking the start of the commercial lobster fishery. Port representatives from Lobster Fishing Area 34, which includes Digby around Yarmouth to Shelburne County, and the Department of Fisheries and Ocea...
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UPDATE: Scattered power outages in N.S. as rain and wind warnings in effect
A wet and windy Saturday. Environment Canada has rainfall warnings in place for Lunenburg, Halifax, Guysborough and Cape Breton. Up to 70 millimetres of rain could fall through the day. Wind warnings are also in effect for Antigonish and Pictou, along with Halifax, Guysborough and Cape Breton. Wind gusts could reach 90...
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Early voting ends Saturday for provincial election
Saturday is the last day you can vote anywhere before next week's election. Until 8 p.m. Friday and until 6 p.m. Saturday, you can visit any returning office, community poll or advance poll to cast your ballot. For the last two days of voting, you'll have to go to the returning office for your electoral district. That'...
Nov 22, 2024
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Cineplex introduces free refill program for popcorn, drinks
You won't be running out of popcorn at the movie theatre. If you get a large popcorn and drink at Cineplex, you're now entitled to a free refill on both. You don't have to be a member, it applies to the same day and same visit. The theatre chain says it'll make sure there's enough for the ride home. Cineplex has 168 ch...
Nov 22, 2024
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GST cut could boost restaurant revenue by thousands of dollars
A national organization that represents eateries across the country is welcoming a move by the federal government that could bring thousands more into restaurant seats. Ottawa plans to remove GST from things like groceries, toys and your bill at your favorite place to eat out. Kris Barnier, Vice President at Restaurant...
Nov 22, 2024
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LISTEN- Lennie Gallant Talks His Christmas Tour And More!
Lennie Gallant is back on the Christmas trail! He'll be preforming at a venue near you! Check out his full schedule HEREListen to his full interview below!
Nov 22, 2024
Indigenous businesses pump $6.2B into economy in Atlantic region
Indigenous leaders in Atlantic Canada are celebrating the impact they are making in our region. A new report from the Atlantic Economic Council shows Indigenous businesses and communities generated $6.2 billion to the economy in 2021. They supported 89,000 jobs in total and more than $2 billion in tax revenue. Newfound...
Nov 22, 2024
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Queens Provides More Info on water conservation efforts
Residents in Liverpool and Brooklyn are being asked to continue reducing their water usage by half as the Region of Queens Municipality provided more details on the severity of ongoing water supply challenges. The Town Lake Reservoir, which provides water for both communities, is currently three feet below its maximum ...
Nov 22, 2024
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Trump picks Pete Hoekstra as U.S. Ambassador to Canada
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pete Hoekstra as the next U.S. ambassador to Canada. Hoekstra, a former Michigan congressman and ambassador to the Netherlands, thanked Trump for the opportunity, calling it an honour. Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly welcomed the early nomination, no...
Nov 22, 2024
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High winds & heavy rain in the forecast for parts of N.S.
Wet and windy weekend weather is ahead for parts of the province. Environment Canada has issued wind warning for Halifax and much of eastern Nova Scotia. Heavy rain is also in forecast, but much of the province is in desperate need of precipitation to help with drought like conditions. Winds could blow up to 90 km/h al...
Nov 22, 2024
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