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Volunteers needed for tall ship festival in Digby

DIGBY, NS – Have you ever wanted to see a tall ship from the inside out? Are you free August 15 and 16?

Justin Trudeau coming to Shelburne, Queens Counties July 21

‘He still roams around here’ : Sharpshooting snooker player still haunts Windsor's fire hall

Girl hit by tractor, not combine in Clementsvale accident

Nova Scotia man looking for fresh start on P.E.I. ends up in jail

Judge to rule in Cape Breton animal cruelty case

Annapolis County child seriously injured in ‘tragic’ combine accident

An out of order outhouse and more issues at Lake Midway

LAKE MIDWAY, NS – There are several problems that need fixing at Lake Midway Provincial Park according to two of the area’s residents.

Dr. Ronald Matsusaki responds to closure of his thyroid clinic

DIGBY, NS – The Thyroid Clinic in Digby was closed June 6 by the Nova Scotia Health Authority and its doctor, Ronald Matsusaki, has been accused of unauthorized medical research.

New events and old favourites this year at Festival Acadien de Clare

CLARE, NS – The Festival Acadien de Clare is bringing back some staple events and has created new ones for this year’s celebration.

News

Tar Sands in the Bay of Fundy: Energy East information tour

WOLFVILLE, NS - The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) wants to spread the word about risks posed by tar sands supertankers passing through the Bay of Fundy.

‘The thing is a mess’: Shelburne planning to send derelict Farley Mowat off in style

‘Just disrespectful’: Mischievous vandalism disappointing, says Shelburne mayor

Yarmouth South home destroyed by blaze

Colchester councillor resigns over alleged racist comments by fellow councillors

Six TCRSB sites among 43 locations announced by province for phase one of pre-primary program

Saving History -- Annapolis Royal mayor hopes Atlantic Canadian artifacts won’t be shipped to Quebec

Collision on Highway 215 sends two motorcycle passengers to hospital following crash with pick-up truck

UPPER BURLINGTON, N.S. — A Life Flight helicopter was required following a collision between a pick-up truck and a motorcycle on July 17.

Digby emergency department to close July 19 and reopen July 20

DIGBY, N.S. – The emergency department at Digby General Hospital will close Wednesday, July 19 at 6 a.m. and reopen Thursday, July 20 at 8 a.m.

Sydney Mines woman charged with running down and killing her former partner

SYDNEY, N.S. — A 35-year-old Sydney Mines woman charged with running down and killing her former partner is to appear in Supreme Court next month for a bail hearing.

Sports

Brier Island youth among 160 to attend Sidney Crosby hockey camp

WESTPORT, NS – A Brier Island youth was among 160 hockey players selected from around the globe to participate in the Sidney Crosby Hockey Camp.

Ready to race: 47th annual N.S. Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k in Barrington July 23

Nova Scotia Keltics come out on top with gold medal rugby win

Yarmouth a special place, Sheila Poole a special race, for Denise Robson

Martial arts coming to Brier Island for first time

Middleton grad Rachel Holland makes academics and athletics a winning combination

Southwest Nova Scotia: A summer camp destination for cycling group

Tires flying, cars dying and the occasional fire: Not your typical race day at Lake Doucette Motor Speedway

LAKE DOUCETTE, Southwestern N.S. – Tires flying. Cars dying. Track delays. And the occasional fire – June 25 wasn’t your typical day of racing at the Lake Doucette Motor Speedway for either the racers or the spectators. Not that any race day is predictable.

Third Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie coming in September

Baie Sainte-Marie - A spokesperson for the third annual Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie, to be held Sept. 24, says they are slightly ahead of last year’s pace in terms of registrations (375 as of June 19). People from a variety of places are signing up.

Northern Nova Scotia player gets shot at Jamaican national hockey team

AMHERST, N.S. – An Amherst hockey player is taking a shot at playing for the Jamaican Under-20 national hockey team.

Community

A parent's worse nightmare: Fundraiser planned in Shelburne to help Page family

SHELBURNE, NS - The Shelburne County community will be coming together on Aug. 13 to help a young Shelburne family that is facing a tragic loss and bittersweet joy when their twin girls are born this fall.

Forestry industry, outdoor sportsman being celebrated at Barrington’s lumberjack challenge

A look at some of the people who celebrated Cherry Carnival this year

PHOTOS: Shelburne Founders' Days celebrated

Tradition celebrated with fun at Bear River’s 124th Cherry Carnival

2017 Yarmouth Seafest Rudder's Parade of Lights: The view from shore

From Sea to Shore: New venue for this year's sea glass festival in Kings County

Little Bear won’t be lonely much longer in his new enclosure at Two Rivers Wildlife Park

HUNTINGTON, N.S. — Two Rivers Wildlife Park has found a future mate for Little Bear.

Roy Henderson of Truro Heights has decided to say goodbye on his terms

TRURO HEIGHTS, N.S. – When you know time isn’t on your side, the gift of a proper goodbye means so much more.

Flying kites is a breeze at Belliveau’s Cove beach event

BELLIVEAU’S COVE, NS – Things are taking off nicely for one man with a soaring vision.

Business

Cape Breton couple transforms cutlery into jewelry

SYDNEY, N.S. — A small business is Cape Breton that transforms old silverware and family heirlooms into unique and creative jewelry is now growing and reaching customers all over the world.