Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill visited the local area recently to speak with residents about the concerns ahead of the Nova Scotia Legislature opening this October. Churchill was in Antigonish on Wednesday as part of a tour across the province. He said the focus of the visit was to meet with groups helping people […]
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Eastern Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department to Reopen Tonight
The emergency department at the Eastern Memorial Hospital in Canso is reopening tonight. The ED was scheduled to be closed until Monday. However officials with the Nova Scotia Health Authority says shifts have been filled , allowing the department to reopen tonight at 9.
Ride For Refuge in Scotsburn to Support Pictou County Safe Harbour
This weekend, Pictou County Safe Harbour is taking part in Ride for Refuge, a national fundraiser supporting charities providing refuge for vulnerable people. Since 2015, Pictou County Safe Harbour has been able to help bring 10 refugee families to the area with money raised. This year, they are hoping to raise money to help bring […]
RCMP investigating incidents of Motorists Driving Around Crosswalk Guards while Children Were Crossing the Street
Crossing guards for the Town of Antigonish are reporting incidents of motorists driving around crosswalk guards while children are still crossing the street. Antigonish RCMP Sgt. Warren MacBeath said police received a report of the incidents from the Town of Antigonish. He said officers monitored local crosswalks Wednesday and will continue to do so over the […]
Gasoline Price Falls Five Cents a Litre as UARB Invokes Interrupter Clause
Some relief at the gas pump for motorists. The Utility and Review Board invoked the Interrupter Clause to lower the price of gasoline by five cents a litre. The minimum price for a litre of regular self-serve unleaded is now $1.89.5 in the eastern mainland, and $1.90.3 on Cape Breton. Invoking the Interrupter Clause only […]
Inverness MLA Allan MacMaster says Additional Portfolio Touches all Communities
Last week, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston shuffled his cabinet and one local MLA saw his responsibilities increase. Houston named Inverness Allan MacMaster as the new Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. MacMaster will also retain his previous duties as Minister of Finance and Treasury Board, Minister of Labour Relations, Minister of Gaelic Affairs […]
Richmond MLA Trevor Boudrueau is Honoured and Humbled to be Named to Cabinet
Richmond MLA Trevor Boudreau accepted some new cabinet responsibilities last week. During a recent cabinet shuffle, Premier Tim Houston named Boudreau as the new Minister of Community Services and Minister responsible for L’nu Affairs. Boudreau replaces Pictou West MLA Karla MacFarlane in the role, after Houston nominated MacFarlane as the new Speaker in the […]
Central Nova MP Sean Fraser says Weavers Mountain Wind Energy Project has a number of Benefits
Central Nova MP Sean Fraser says he’s pleased about an Indigenous-led wind energy project coming to Weavers Mountain, on the boundary of Pictou and Antigonish Counties. Earlier this month, Fraser announced the federal government is committing up to $25 million for the initiative,which will supply nearly 95 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 14,000 homes […]
Sobeys Chair Emeritus David Frank Sobey Passes
The Board of Directors of Empire Company Limited has announced the passing of David Frank Sobey, Chair Emeritus of Sobeys Inc. He was 92 years old. David, like his brothers Bill and Donald, was introduced to the grocery business at an early age. His career took him into increasingly senior leadership roles, including serving as Vice Chairman […]
Local First Responders Receive Funding from the Province to Upgrade Equipment
The province is providing $1.5 million to first responders; including fire departments, ground search and rescue organizations and hazardous materials teams Funding is going to 80 groups, including a number locally through government’s Emergency Services Provider Fund. It helps organizations with the cost of upgrading equipment used in response to fires or other emergencies, such […]
