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Residents of Tideview Terrace in Digby were all smiles during Wharf Rat Rally weekend when they got to take part in the Share the Wind initiative. PHOTO COURTESY TIDEVIEW TERRACE

Wharf Rat Rally's Share the Wind initiative brings smiles and joy to ...

The overall cancer survival rate has improved since the early 1990s from 55 per cent to 63 per cent. - 123RF

More Canadians are beating cancer

Rebecca Rose has been hired as Community Navigator, a position created by the Yarmouth and Area Chamber of Commerce to help with recruiting and retaining medical professionals. CONTRIBUTED

Community Navigator named by Yarmouth and Area Chamber of Commerce to ...

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 ...

Robert Boutilier of Whitney Pier was busy taking photographs of antique tractors on display Saturday morning during the second annual Vintage Sleds and Tractor Show hosted at Team Green Diamond Powersports (formerly Gord’s Sports Centre Racing Ltd.) on Reeves Street in Sydney. Many of the machines dated back to the early 1970s.

Antique tractors on display in Sydney

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer greets supporters attending a rally at Market Square in Annapolis Royal on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.

PHOTOS: Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer makes campaign stop in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia

Updated Sep 20, 2019 at 9:54 p.m.

Monika Stark, the curator and director of Gallery 217, with some of the art currently on exhibit.

‘The world needs to know about our rich culture,’ says curator/director of Freeport gallery

Updated Aug 27, 2019 at 3:25 p.m.

2019 Digby Wharf Rat Rally. KARLA KELLY PHOTO

PHOTOS: 2019 Digby Wharf Rat Rally scrapbook

Updated Sep 03, 2019 at 11:19 a.m.

Nova Scotia Power outage map as of 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019.

A total of 63,369 power outages remaining across Nova Scotia Wednesday morning

Updated Sep 11, 2019 at 12:34 p.m.

Local

“You generally do not see working class white people who live amongst black people doing these things,” says academic and author Cheryl Thompson of Justin Trudeau’s brownface makeup at a school gala.

I see your true colours

Updated 3 hours ago

The Collaborative Emergency Centre at Annapolis Community Health Centre will be closed on Thursday, June 21 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Emergency department at Middleton hospital faces temporary closure

Published Sep 10, 2019 at 9:47 a.m.

Body found on Digby County beach

Updated Sep 10, 2019 at 7:49 a.m.

Damage in front of the Lakelawn Motel in Yarmouth as a result of Dorian. CARLA ALLEN PHOTO

Thousands left without power as Dorian brings heavy rain and high winds to southwestern Nova Scotia

Updated Sep 08, 2019 at 4:37 p.m.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: In spirit of back-to-school time

Published Sep 20, 2019 at 1:28 p.m.

There is no fishy story here, this is a fine feed of fish and chips. File/The Telegram

STEVE BARTLETT: Check the source before believing what you read

Updated Aug 19, 2019 at 12:53 p.m.

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

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

Letter to the editor: Unfortunate accident leads to kindness and generosity

Updated Jul 26, 2019 at 5:35 p.m.

Business

Alex Balsom in front of the in progress build of the new Wave Hotel.

Wave Hotel being rebuilt in Clarenville, NL

Published Sep 20, 2019 at 4:09 p.m.

Jean LeBlanc is closing Chez Jean Dairy Twirl on Sept. 18, the first time the business has been closed in 11,111 days, or 30 years, five months and one day.

Belliveau Cove business open for 11,111 consecutive days planning a one-day closure on Sept. 18

Updated Sep 16, 2019 at 10:16 a.m.

Construction continues on a Long Lake Village condo building this week in Halifax. Residential construction in Nova Scotia is seeing fewer injuries, according to WCB Nova Scotia. - Ryan Taplin

Workplace accidents trending downwards in Nova Scotia

Updated Sep 06, 2019 at 11:49 a.m.

Zoe McCredie and Will Duggan opened The Rockin’ Rogi Diner in June and have been busy ever since as they build up a loyal clientele. The restaurant specializes in pierogis – from traditional to samosa and even donair. They’re located at 101A Commercial Street in Middleton.

These aren’t your grandmother’s pierogis! - New Middleton diner big on bold flavours, keeping it local

Updated Sep 06, 2019 at 10:10 a.m.

Sports

HFX Wanderers FC striker Tomasz Skublak, left, and Valour FC defender Skylar Thomas vie for the ball during Saturday afternoon’s 0-0 draw at the Wanderers Grounds. (Ryan Taplin /The Chronicle Herald)

Wanderers secure another tie

Updated a day ago

The U12 girls’ K4 team, which consisted of Maura Macumber, Ava Woodman, Jenna Wile, and Kyanna Hope, won the 500-metre race at the recent Atlantic Championships.

Pisiquid Canoe Club membership thriving as young competitors see successes

Updated Sep 12, 2019 at 3:11 p.m.

Rafael Harvey-Pinard celebrates the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies’ Memorial Cup championship at the Scotiabank Centre in May. (Vincent Ethier/LHJMQ)

INSIDE THE Q: Pre-season news, notes from around the Q

Updated Sep 13, 2019 at 7:50 a.m.

Tina Comeau 2018 year end scrapbook. JStrong Cup street hockey tournament on Main Street, Yarmouth. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

JStrong Cup to be held last weekend of September in Yarmouth

Updated Sep 11, 2019 at 6:19 p.m.

Lifestyles

Robert Boutilier of Whitney Pier was busy taking photographs of antique tractors on display Saturday morning during the second annual Vintage Sleds and Tractor Show hosted at Team Green Diamond Powersports (formerly Gord’s Sports Centre Racing Ltd.) on Reeves Street in Sydney. Many of the machines dated back to the early 1970s.

Antique tractors on display in Sydney

Published 3 hours ago

Hike Nova Scotia is encouraging Nova Scotians to get out and get active through their annual Fall Guided Hike Series.

Nova Scotia fall colours featured in hike series

Published Sep 17, 2019 at 11:22 a.m.

Pictured above are cast members from CentreStage Theatre’s production of The Cemetery Club.

The Cemetery Club a long-time crowd favourite

Published Sep 17, 2019 at 11:19 a.m.

Quinlan Smith’s graphite drawings of wildlife capture subtle details in the faces of animals, especially around the eyes.

Nova Scotia artist captures subtle detail in wildlife portraits

Published Sep 17, 2019 at 10:19 a.m.

Recent Stories

Robert Boutilier of Whitney Pier was busy taking photographs of antique tractors on display Saturday morning during the second annual Vintage Sleds and Tractor Show hosted at Team Green Diamond Powersports (formerly Gord’s Sports Centre Racing Ltd.) on Reeves Street in Sydney. Many of the machines dated back to the early 1970s.

Antique tractors on display in Sydney

“You generally do not see working class white people who live amongst black people doing these things,” says academic and author Cheryl Thompson of Justin Trudeau’s brownface makeup at a school gala.

I see your true colours

Conservative Party of Canada Leader Andrew Scheer speaks with supporters during a brief stop in St. John’s on Sunday.

Scheer commits to ‘collaborative’ approach on Muskrat Falls

Cape Breton Bruins player Jake MacIntosh, left, tries to slip the ball past Backstreet Boys netminder Brody Campbell and teammate Curtis Fogarty during under-14 play of the sixth annual Because You Care Cup. Taking place Saturday and Sunday in Membertou, the event raised $62,929 to support the redevelopment of the Cape Breton Cancer Centre at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney.

Road hockey tournament raises funds for new Cape Breton cancer centre

Eleven-year-old Allan Syllibo, left, and 16-year-old Jadis Paul wait for the start of the annual Pride parade in Eskasoni on Sept. 22 part of the fourth annual Kepmitelsi Eskasoni Pride week wrapped.

Pride parade held in Eskasoni

Michelle Richards, a certified Paddle Canada instructor, grabs a stand-up paddle board for a participant during the learn to paddle event at Just Paddle It in Eskasoni on Sunday.

Eskasoni’s first paddling festival a success

HFX Wanderers FC striker Tomasz Skublak, left, and Valour FC defender Skylar Thomas vie for the ball during Saturday afternoon’s 0-0 draw at the Wanderers Grounds. (Ryan Taplin /The Chronicle Herald)

Wanderers secure another tie

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer greets supporters attending a rally at Market Square in Annapolis Royal on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019.

PHOTOS: Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer makes campaign stop in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia

Court news

Acquittal entered for Frenchvale man on prostitution charge

Court news

Sydney Mines man charged with weapon and driving offences

Skiing, skating, snowshoeing and ice hockey are just a few of the winter sports that can get the heart pumping and muscles working outside. (123RF)

Eagles launch Mini Screechers kids fan club

Charlottetown is considering installing beach volleyball courts in the city.

Volleyball Level 1 officials clinic scheduled for Saturday