You will be paying less at the pump today. The Utility and Review Board set its weekly gasoline and diesel prices overnight. Gasoline fell by 4.1 cents a litre. The minimum price for a litre of regular self-serve unleaded is now $1.67.4 in the eastern mainland and...
Increase in Carbon Tax will raise Gasoline Price by 3.3 Cents a Litre and Diesel by 4.01 Cents in Nova Scotia on April 1st
We now know what the impact of the increase in the federal fuel charge, commonly referred to as the "carbon tax" will be on gasoline and diesel prices in the province. The Utility and Review Board says for gasoline, it will increase by 3.3 cents per litre on Monday. ...
Province Signs New Service Exchange Agreement increasing funding to Municipalities
It's being called by provincial government officials an historic investment in municipalities. The Nova Scotia government has signed a new service exchange agreement with the province's 49 municipalities. The agreement, also known as a memorandum of understanding...
St. FX Day of Giving Raises more than $166,000
St. FX Univeristy's annual Day of Giving has been declared a success. Unofficially, the event, held on Tuesday raised $166,366. That surpasses the school's goal of $150,000. Money raised will go towards student bursaries at St. FX.
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Central Nova MP Sean Fraser says Progress being Made toward National Pharmacare Program
A new piece of legislation in the House of Commons will move the country towards the goal of a...
Baddeck Lawyer Daniel T. L. Chiasson Receives Prestigious Kings Counsel Designation
A local lawyer is one of 14 attorneys in the province being recognized with the prestigious King's...
Province announces Funding for Community Upgrade Projects in Richmond County
The Provincial Government has announced funding to a number of community projects in Richmond...
St. FX Business Student Luke White Receives Prestigious Frank H. Sobey Awards For Excellence in Business
A third year St. FX University Business student is one of eight students from across Atlantic...
Local Company Submits Low Bid for Gravelling Projects in Inverness County
A local company submitted the lowest bid for three gravelling projects in Inverness County. Zutphen Contractors posted the lowest estimate of $1.5 million. Three other companies offered quotes on the project. The work involves 3.5 kilometres of Meagher Road, 3.3...
Province Writes Off $11.6 Million in Unpaid Debts
The province is writing off $11.6 million in unpaid debts. Government officials says it is mainly unpaid fines, loans and fees from previous years. Finance Minister and Inverness MLA Allan MacMaster says removing debts unlikely to be paid is a standard accounting...
Local Company Acquires City Mazda of Halifax
A local company has purchased a car dealership in Halifax. City Mazda has announced the operation will be taken over by David and Michael MacGillivray of Century AutoGroup of Antigonish. The Scarff family has led City Mazda for more than three decades. The owner of...
More Options for Voters to Cast Ballots Expected for next Federal Election
It's expected there will be more ways for voters to cast their ballot the next time a federal election is held. Central Nova MP Sean Fraser says there are a handful of proposed amendments to the Elections Act currently before the House of Commons. Fraser says there's...
Sports
Sports Roundup – March 29
LOCAL SPORTS AUS: The X-Women are hosting Keltic Spring Cup Women’s Soccer cup this...
Veteran’s Cup Championship Series Opens in Antigonish
The schedule has been set for the Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League's Veteran's Cup...
Weekend Sports Roundup
The Antigonish Bulldogs are the U11 AA Fundy Highlands North Champions with a 7-2 win...