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2019 Digby Scallop Days. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

PHOTO GALLERY: 2019 Digby Scallop Days celebrated

A roundabout coming into Conway and Digby at Exit 26 on Highway 101 has been under construction. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Digby gets a roundabout: Exit 26 on Highway 101 is getting a new look ...

A unique house building project by JD Composites Inc. The house in Meteghan River, Digby County, was built using recycled plastic bottles.

IN DEPTH: The Ultimate recycling project in Nova Scotia: Meteghan ...

The vehicle that Diane Saulnier and her two daughters were traveling in was struck on its drivers' side as it was turning into a driveway. The vehicle that stuck them was passing other vehicles. The sudden impact caused the vehicle to roll onto its roof in a ditch. PHOTO COURTESY DIANE SAULNIER

'It could have been a lot worse': Mother stresses importance of ...

The 2019 Christmas parade in Yarmouth will differ from last year’s in that it will be stationary, allowing spectators closer viewing of each entry at their own leisure.

Christmas festival proposal embraced by Yarmouth town council

Nelson Blinn of Plympton, Digby County, enjoys making tiny replicas. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Big enjoyment from tiny replicas: Digby County's Nelson Blinn can’t ...

United Dartmouth FC captain Mesut Mert raises the trophy as his teammates celebrate their NSSL Premier league men’s soccer championship at the Wanderers Grounds on Saturday. (WILLY PALOV/CHRONICLE HERALD)

Dartmouth dethrones Western Halifax in thrilling men’s soccer final

Members of United Dartmouth FC pose with the NSSL Premier league banner and trophy after winning the title Saturday at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax.

UDFC ends Dunbrack's reign

Omar Badrin’s, In my skin, from the 2017 Bonavista Biennale featured dancer Sarah Joy Stoker wearing one of Badrin’s crocheted pieces. Contributed

Bonavista Biennale returns for second time

An elevation view of the front and rear of the proposed “Cliff Hotel.”
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Potential Bonavista hotel entrepreneur frustrated with council ...

Calgary couple finds gem in Weymouth NS church. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

'Found it, and loved it, said let’s do it': Weymouth NS find for Calgary couple finds

Updated Aug 16, 2019 at 11:46 a.m.

2019 Digby Scallop Days. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

PHOTO GALLERY: 2019 Digby Scallop Days celebrated

Updated Aug 11, 2019 at 10:38 a.m.

United Dartmouth FC captain Mesut Mert raises the trophy as his teammates celebrate their NSSL Premier league men’s soccer championship at the Wanderers Grounds on Saturday. (WILLY PALOV/CHRONICLE HERALD)

Dartmouth dethrones Western Halifax in thrilling men’s soccer final

Updated 19 hours ago

Members of United Dartmouth FC pose with the NSSL Premier league banner and trophy after winning the title Saturday at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax.

UDFC ends Dunbrack's reign

Published 22 hours ago

Local

Amy Evans and her father Charles Bent were at Amy’s Embroidery Friday morning Aug. 16 to assess the damage and to check the inventory after somebody smashed the front door, grabbed some cash boxes, and fled out the back. The break-in happened in the wee hours of Aug. 14 when Evans was in Ontario.

Woes in Wilmot -- Shop owner frustrated after thugs smash door, steal cash boxes

Updated Aug 16, 2019 at 4:05 p.m.

Festival acadien de Clare 2019 parade. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

PHOTOS: Parade time at Festival acadien de Clare

Published Jul 31, 2019 at 12:57 a.m.

Construction related to a new section of controlled access Highway 101 in Digby County.

New section of Highway 101 in Digby County heading towards completion

Updated Jul 31, 2019 at 10:13 a.m.

The Town of Marystown will be offering money in exchange for each bag of garbage collected by not-for-profits during cleanup week next month.

Garbage and bears - New Albany residents, cottagers, county staff brainstorm for solutions

Updated Jul 24, 2019 at 4:04 p.m.

Opinion

Letter to the editor: Compassion by Clarenville vet and staff was appreciated

Updated Aug 12, 2019 at 8:24 a.m.

Kit Harington as Jon Snow and Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen. Courtesy HBO

COLUMN: Seriously, don’t spoil Game of Thrones

Updated Jul 16, 2019 at 11:03 a.m.

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: Progress slow and steady in budget

Updated Jul 16, 2019 at 11:03 a.m.

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: The messy side of realpolitik

Updated Jul 09, 2019 at 8:34 a.m.

Business

An elevation view of the front and rear of the proposed “Cliff Hotel.”
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Potential Bonavista hotel entrepreneur frustrated with council deliberating

Updated a day ago

Newfoundland Salt Company’s Peter Burt and Robin Crane, recipients of the national Molson Partnership Grant.
PHOTO COURTESY OF NEWFOUNDLAND SALT COMPANY

Worth its salt: Newfoundland Salt Company winners of national Molson Partnership

Updated Jul 26, 2019 at 7:10 a.m.

Paul and Holly Sanford in their Mad Hatter Wine Bar at the bottom of St. George Street in Annapolis Royal. Paul Sanford was a fisherman for 43 years. He came ashore for good in April and went to work on the bar that opened recently.

Wine bar Sanford’s new wheelhouse - Lifelong fisherman opens unique Mad Hatter Wine Bar at water's edge in Annapolis Royal

Updated Jul 24, 2019 at 1:36 p.m.

A fishing boat sails past The Cat ferry as it is docked in Yarmouth. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Bay Ferries not taking any more reservations until "definitive" answer known about 2019 Cat ferry service

Updated Jul 16, 2019 at 9:56 a.m.

Sports

United Dartmouth FC captain Mesut Mert raises the trophy as his teammates celebrate their NSSL Premier league men’s soccer championship at the Wanderers Grounds on Saturday. (WILLY PALOV/CHRONICLE HERALD)

Dartmouth dethrones Western Halifax in thrilling men’s soccer final

Updated 19 hours ago

Halifax Wanderers defender Peter Schaale, right, challenges York FC’s Manuel Aparicio during a July 6 Canadian Premier League game at the Wanderers Grounds. TIM KROCHAK/ The Chronicle Herald

Schaale to leave Halifax Wanderers to return to Cape Breton University

Updated Aug 08, 2019 at 2:53 a.m.

The Mavillette Mile is scheduled for Aug. 11 at Mavillette Beach. Donations will be accepted at the event for the Salmon River Fire Department.

Mavillette Mile to be held Sunday, Aug. 11

Updated Aug 05, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

Ryan Shay. CONTRIBUTED

Yarmouth's Ryan Shay looking to develop opportunities for youth with disabilities

Updated Jul 31, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

Lifestyles

Ancient ruins on Scotland’s Orkney Islands include these 5,000-year-old homes at Skara Brae. - Cameron Hewitt

The remote rewards of Scotland’s Orkney Islands

Updated a day ago

For ambience, try a string of twinkle lights to make your room feel cosy at night.

Dorm room décor done right

Updated Aug 12, 2019 at 12:13 p.m.

Renewable, sustainable, small dwellings made by Vancouver’s Hewing Haus.

Tiny homes making big waves in expensive housing markets

Updated Aug 09, 2019 at 11:31 a.m.

Invite just a few friends over rather than a big crowd. As you gain confidence and feel comfortable in your role as host, you can gradually increase the number of guests you invite. - Sladic Getty Images/iStockphoto

Perfect party planning: 5 tips for reluctant summer-party hosts

Updated Aug 09, 2019 at 9:21 a.m.

Recent Stories

United Dartmouth FC captain Mesut Mert raises the trophy as his teammates celebrate their NSSL Premier league men’s soccer championship at the Wanderers Grounds on Saturday. (WILLY PALOV/CHRONICLE HERALD)

Dartmouth dethrones Western Halifax in thrilling men’s soccer final

Members of United Dartmouth FC pose with the NSSL Premier league banner and trophy after winning the title Saturday at the Wanderers Grounds in Halifax.

UDFC ends Dunbrack's reign

Omar Badrin’s, In my skin, from the 2017 Bonavista Biennale featured dancer Sarah Joy Stoker wearing one of Badrin’s crocheted pieces. Contributed

Bonavista Biennale returns for second time

An elevation view of the front and rear of the proposed “Cliff Hotel.”
CONTRIBUTED IMAGE

Potential Bonavista hotel entrepreneur frustrated with council deliberating

A truck and cyclist were involved in a collision near the intersection of Grand Pré Road and Highway 1 on Aug. 16. The cyclist was taken to Valley Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (ADRIAN JOHNSTONE)

Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with truck near Grand Pré

Amy Evans and her father Charles Bent were at Amy’s Embroidery Friday morning Aug. 16 to assess the damage and to check the inventory after somebody smashed the front door, grabbed some cash boxes, and fled out the back. The break-in happened in the wee hours of Aug. 14 when Evans was in Ontario.

Woes in Wilmot -- Shop owner frustrated after thugs smash door, steal cash boxes

Cameron Hartley, owner of Schoolhouse Brewery holds some of the malted barley, which will soon be used to make local craft beer.

Windsor pub owner frustrated with food safety laws restricting dogs on patio

Preventing nighttime accidents is easy, fun

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250.

The 2014+ Mercedes-Benz CLA offers unique look, solid drive

NSCC Burridge Campus on Pleasant Street is the site for the Yarmouth Garden Club's annual plant sale on Tuesday, May 16, at 6 p.m.

Shelburne and Yarmouth: Sessions to tackle issue of domestic violence against women with disabilities

Ancient ruins on Scotland’s Orkney Islands include these 5,000-year-old homes at Skara Brae. - Cameron Hewitt

The remote rewards of Scotland’s Orkney Islands

The drag-race combatants were the 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan in XLE trim grade and the 2020 Corolla hybrid.

Drag race: 2020 Toyota Corolla vs. Corolla hybrid