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  Buried history not found near Tideview construction site

  Febuary 15th, 2010 - 9 h 17

  An archeological assessment did not find anything of historical or aboriginal importance at the Tideview construction site last Wednesday. When crown land is used or crossed in Nova Scotia a study takes place before the land is disturbed to make...

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  Emera now owns entire Digby wind project

  Febuary 9th, 2010 - 7 h 00

  Emera, the parent company of Nova Scotia Power, has purchased Scotian Windfield’s 50 per cent share of the Digby wind farm project, giving it full ownership. Emera had previously bought the 50 per cent stake owned by SkyPower Corp., which was...

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  Finance minister in Digby for advice

  Febuary 5th, 2010 - 12 h 44

  Steele will hold his meeting in the fire hall on First Avenue from 1-3 p.m. To obtain a copy of the Back To Balance discussion guide or to sign up for a meeting in your community, visit www.gov.ns.ca/finance In announcing his trip around the...

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  Lathe turns into winner for county business

  Febuary 5th, 2010 - 10 h 05

  Vince Stuart and Clare Machine Works Ltd. won first place in Zone 3 of the competition which takes in Digby, Annapolis, Kings and Hants counties. Stuart received $100,000 in a combination of cash and in-kind business building services from...

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  Digby ferry remains primary choice for fish shipments

  January 14th, 2010 - 13 h 05

  Denny Morrow, executive director of the Nova Scotia Fish Packers, said he can’t conceive a Halifax-Boston ferry proposed by American Ferries Inc. as being an attractive option for several reasons. “We ship perishable fresh fish and live...

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  A+ for development agency

  January 13th, 2010 - 11 h 01

  The agency must complete a performance review each year and its rating can affect funding, says ADEDA managing director Mike Gushue. Having received an ‘exceeds expectations’ rating, “the good news is we don’t lose funding and can apply...

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  Reviewing options for Lifeplex centre

  January 12th, 2010 - 13 h 34

  County warden Peter Newton said previous meetings have been held to review the Cornwallis Park facility’s history and financial information and to consider input from the public. The first session was held in July to discuss the history of the...

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  Storm cancels Junior C games

  January 2nd, 2010 - 10 h 07

  In Digby, the Valley Fuelers were to play Yarmouth Kings at 7 p.m. Clare Lions and Fundy Phantoms were to play this afternoon at the Université Sainte Anne rink in Church Point.

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  Water rate could increase 18 per cent

  December 30th, 2009 - 10 h 32

  The water rate study was initiated because the provincial government requires certain standards for water in the province, such as improved water lines, security around well heads, improved chlorination of the water and so on, said Mayor Ben...

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  Marine conservation area planned in Fundy

  December 30th, 2009 - 10 h 09

  Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) marine conservation coordinator Ashley Sprague provided an update on the process at the Dec. 14 municipal committee-of-the-whole meeting. CPAWS is a national non-profit organization with a goal to...

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Other news

• November 28th, 2009 Fishermen making final preparations for dumping day
• November 19th, 2009 Christmas tree heads to Boston aboard ‘Princess of Acadia’
• November 18th, 2009 Wind turbine progress liens a bit
• November 16th, 2009 Study looking at ferry, region’s transportation needs
• November 12th, 2009 Federal funding for ADEDA plan
• November 4th, 2009 Transportation study session in Digby on Monday
• October 24th, 2009 Shovel hits dirt at groundbreaking ceremony
• October 8th, 2009 Ferry’s survival remains a critical issue
• September 18th, 2009 Water flows on Water Street
• September 17th, 2009 Contaminated ground removed around lighthouse
• September 11th, 2009 Basin reopens for shellfish harvesting
• September 8th, 2009 Cash, dinghy, bike missing
• August 30th, 2009 Overflow again closes Basin near Digby
• August 26th, 2009 Wind turbine project gets environmental OK
• August 26th, 2009 Ex opens with 4-H activities

• August 26th, 2009 Ottawa’s study finally underway?
• August 21st, 2009 SkyPower says wind project still on
• August 13th, 2009 Shelter for unwanted, abused animals, and an offer of aid
• August 2nd, 2009 Two licences, one boat equals big fine
• August 1st, 2009 Developing investment strategy for region
• July 31st, 2009 Concrete firm hits wall of opposition
• July 31st, 2009 Projects study clams, striped bass
• July 31st, 2009 Wind turbine bylaw motion defeated
• July 2nd, 2009 (Updated) Environmental Assessment Review decision throws caution to the Digby Wind Power Project
• June 18th, 2009 Making a clean sweep in Weymouth
• June 17th, 2009 ‘Sustainability VP’ at ADEDA meeting
• June 10th, 2009 A vision for Digby’s future
• May 10th, 2009 Harbour development ‘critical to future’ of Digby
• May 4th, 2009 A rising tide lifts all boats: Tidal Power Conference, May 13-14
• May 2nd, 2009 Ottawa announces area harbour projects
• April 30th, 2009 Université receiving infrastructure dollars
• April 29th, 2009 Wind farm heads to assessment phase
• April 23rd, 2009 Clammers face uncertain future
• April 23rd, 2009 Sharing news, views on tidal energy
• April 18th, 2009 Basin areas reopened for shellfish harvesting
• April 3rd, 2009 Lobster boat aground—‘better than sinking’
• April 1st, 2009 New breakwaters in wharf planning
• April 1st, 2009 Burning grass in spring offers no benefit—province
• March 30th, 2009 Noise makes Mount Pleasant a little less pleasant
• March 30th, 2009 Accusations fly at wind roundtable
• March 30th, 2009 Josie in Action
• March 29th, 2009 35 years ago: Ferry tolls become election issue
• March 28th, 2009 Province ‘avoiding Buy Back Nova Scotia coalition’
• March 26th, 2009 New loan program for commercial fishing licences
• March 19th, 2009 Season's first grass fire for town firefighters

• March 17th, 2009 Fishermen want information on fish farm plan
• March 13th, 2009 Canada’s lobster exports worth almost $1 billion
• March 6th, 2009 McNeil meets Irving to discuss 69,000 hectares for sale in southwestern NS
• March 1st, 2009 Double-duty fire calls
• Febuary 23rd, 2009 Snowy crash for cash truck [Revised]
• Febuary 19th, 2009 It’s a wrap for municipality’s wind meetings
• Febuary 19th, 2009 50 years ago: Weymouth to get new post office
• Febuary 15th, 2009 Clare Lions open two-game lead over Valley Keith’s
• Febuary 13th, 2009 Shovel ready
• Febuary 11th, 2009 No scallops from scam artist
• Febuary 11th, 2009 50 years ago: Throwing light on Edison’s roots
• Febuary 6th, 2009 35 years ago: Airport came with buyback guarantee
• January 23rd, 2009 Wood ‘bricks’ a hot item coming off the line
• January 20th, 2009 Poor economy chops down Comeau Lumber
• January 15th, 2009 Winter's warming winds
• January 15th, 2009 Wood pellet supply dries up
• January 7th, 2009 Petition claims propane plant a danger to residents
• January 5th, 2009 Tax information for immigrants
• January 2nd, 2009 The power of manure
• January 2nd, 2009 Mayor, warden cautiously optimistic about 2009
• December 31st, 2008 Blizzard warning for Digby County
• December 18th, 2008 Ottawa short on solutions to lobster crisis—Theriault
• December 16th, 2008 Second meeting on wood pellet plant
• December 12th, 2008 Lobster fishermen heading to Halifax
• December 11th, 2008 No change for ferry’s fuel surcharge
• December 10th, 2008 Bid for festival bar hours supported
• December 2nd, 2008 Lobster fishermen vote to return to the water
• December 1st, 2008 Lobster fishermen ‘strike’ over low prices
• December 1st, 2008 Theriault says he’ll take lobster crisis to Ottawa
• November 28th, 2008 Theriault wants Gateway money for ferry