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  Fishermen making final preparations for dumping day

  November 28th, 2009 - 17 h 58

  Many of the lobster fishermen will bait and load their traps at high tide Sunday morning in order to be ready for the early morning trip out Nov. 30. Jason Pothier from Melbourne fishes out of Saulnierville on the Par-En-Bas and spent time...

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  Christmas tree heads to Boston aboard ‘Princess of Acadia’

  November 19th, 2009 - 12 h 58

  Local officials and civic leaders were on hand Tuesday at the Bay Ferries terminal to wish bon voyage to the tree on its way to Saint John, and onwards to Boston. The tree is an annual gift in memory of Boston’s aid following the Halifax...

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  Wind turbine progress liens a bit

  November 18th, 2009 - 10 h 46

  SkyPower, which is partnered with Scotia Wind Fields, plans to erect a 30-megawatt wind farm in Gulliver’s Cove using 20 turbines. SkyPower went through a corporate restructuring process in August and sought protection from its creditors. Its...

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  Federal funding for ADEDA plan

  November 12th, 2009 - 14 h 26

  The plan is being developed by the Annapolis Digby Economic Development Agency, and will address a range of initiatives in the tourism, agriculture, forestry, fisheries and other economic sectors. Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) is...

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  Shovel hits dirt at groundbreaking ceremony

  October 24th, 2009 - 9 h 35

  Administrator Debra Boudreau along with a few others spoke at the ceremony, the land was blessed and the ceremony was completed with a sod turning.

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  Water flows on Water Street

  September 18th, 2009 - 14 h 30

  Water has been cut off to a number of homes and businesses, but should be restored soon—unless the valve shown here yields to the pressure and also breaks.

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  Contaminated ground removed around lighthouse

  September 17th, 2009 - 9 h 37

  “The project involves the remediation of approximately 1,000 tonnes of metal-impacted soil, which exceeds risk-based criteria at the Boars Head Light,” says Tasha Andrews, acting manager of environmental management with the Department of...

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  Overflow again closes Basin near Digby

  August 30th, 2009 - 10 h 46

  Heavy rain Saturday is blamed for the overflow. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says increased levels of bacteriological contamination mean fish harvesters should not harvest and processors should not purchase or process any bivalve...

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  Wind turbine project gets environmental OK

  August 26th, 2009 - 14 h 47

  The project, planned by SkyPower and Scotian WindFields Inc., a Dartmouth company, has been in the works for over two years and has met mixed reaction from residents of Rossway and Gulliver’s Cove area on Digby Neck. “My thoughts right now...

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  SkyPower says wind project still on

  August 21st, 2009 - 12 h 26

  SkyPower Corp. is restructuring through the federal Companies Creditors Arrangement Act, a move the company says is related to its future sale. “This is simply a proactive move to facilitate the final part for SkyPower’s restructuring and...

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Other news

• August 1st, 2009 Developing investment strategy for region
• 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 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 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 29th, 2009 35 years ago: Ferry tolls become election issue
• 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
• 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 11th, 2009 No scallops from scam artist
• 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 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 Wood pellet plant stirs local interest
• November 24th, 2008 Sharing New Brunswick wealth

• November 24th, 2008 50 years ago: Ottawa awards contract for new post office
• November 22nd, 2008 Conrad, Morse on Boston tree
• November 19th, 2008 Urging debt relief for young fishermen
• November 19th, 2008 Windfarmers field questions
• November 16th, 2008 Study proposes local energy corporation
• November 14th, 2008 Weymouth plastics firm joins trade mission
• November 13th, 2008 Turbine locations revealed at council meeting
• November 13th, 2008 35 years ago: Ottawa backs twice-daily ferry service
• November 4th, 2008 Councilors sworn in
• October 24th, 2008 New Brunswick boom opportunities on table
• October 24th, 2008 Meeting tonight to look at wind energy
• October 22nd, 2008 Passionate approach served long-time mayor
• September 25th, 2008 HISTORY: Edith Wallis sells Digby Courier
• September 19th, 2008 Clam industry needs provincial, federal assist—MLA
• September 15th, 2008 Skypower’s parent company files for bankruptcy protection
• September 6th, 2008 Will N.S. wind energy be used by Nova Scotians?
• September 2nd, 2008 The wind bylaw
• August 9th, 2008 ‘Logjam’ may hold up green power—NSP
• August 8th, 2008 DFO announces infrastructure work at harbours
• August 1st, 2008 Thurber steps down as ADEDA chair
• July 24th, 2008 Saint John’s boom to increase demand for products, services, labour
• July 23rd, 2008 Digby Neck’s wind to power local lights
• July 23rd, 2008 Questions and answers on planned wind farm
• July 9th, 2008 Ban on open fires in effect
• June 30th, 2008 Sword and chains
• June 26th, 2008 Province looking at cautious tidal power development
• June 22nd, 2008 Area men save father, sons from power plant turbines
• June 20th, 2008 Predictions of fuel catastrophe
• June 18th, 2008 Clamming again prohibited in part of Basin
• May 31st, 2008 In and out time