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A worker at Cosmos Imperial Mills in the 1920s. Nova Scotia Archives – Yarmouth County Museum and Archives

THEN AND NOW: Yarmouth cotton mill wove more than threads together – ...

Sailing vessels and lumber line Weymouth's busy waterfront in this early 20th century photo. The village was a center for many businesses and services up until the October 2,1929 fire destroyed much of the downtown business section of the village.

THEN AND NOW: Weymouth – reshaped by history and by fire

Second World War veteran Guy Adams with daughter Margery Ellison. “He taught me integrity, respect for people, generosity, kindness; everything that he is,” she says. “He taught by example.” ANGELA MCMULLEN PHOTO

THEN AND NOW: ‘Be yourself’ says veteran as he ponders long life

Diana Pissarouk and Phil Panetta discovered e-scooters while touring around San Diego. - Matt Bubbers

A car nut tests out life with an e-scooter

Disturbance along Burin Peninsula highway leads to arrest of impaired ...

The 2019 BMW X5 xDrive AWD is powered by a 335-horsepower, three-litre, straight-six, turbochrged engine worked by an eight-speed automatic transmission.

DRIVEN: X5 shows future of the BMW luxury utility vehicle with ...

2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

After more than 25 years, the Jeep pickup is a thing again

Salmonella scare prompts recall of Janes frozen chicken products

Chicken nuggets recalled due to possible Salmonella

The Yarmouth Mariners are heading to the Eastlink South Division final, winning Game 4 over the Truro Bearcats 7-1 in Truro on March 21. Pictured here during a previous home game in the semi-final series, Andrew Martell, #15, scored a natural hat-trick during the first period of Game 4, during Yarmouth's sweep of Truro. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Yarmouth Mariners heading to division final after sweeping Truro ...

A community roundtable session to discuss health care was held recently in Digby. SARA LAUREN PHOTO

A 'wicked problem': Digby and Area Health Coalition holds event to discuss health care challenges

Updated 23 hours ago

The Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie is the largest cycling event in Atlantic Canada. CONTRIBUTED

Organizers expect to attract more than 1,000 cycling participants for 2019 Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie

Updated Mar 19, 2019 at 10:16 a.m.

Diana Pissarouk and Phil Panetta discovered e-scooters while touring around San Diego. - Matt Bubbers

A car nut tests out life with an e-scooter

Updated 7 minutes ago

Disturbance along Burin Peninsula highway leads to arrest of impaired North West Brook driver

Updated 2 hours ago

News

Disturbance along Burin Peninsula highway leads to arrest of impaired North West Brook driver

Updated 2 hours ago

Firefighters battled a commercial blaze that broke out inside the former Milne’s Garage Ltd. Building located near the Milne Court Petro-Canada service station in New Minas Tuesday afternoon. The building currently houses Funtastic Frenchy’s.

UPDATED: Commercial fire breaks out near New Minas gas station

Updated Mar 20, 2019 at 7:24 a.m.

['Mountain Lea Lodge in Bridgetown is struggling with various issues but a plan is in place.']

Concerned citizens plan pharmacy contract protest in Bridgetown

Updated Mar 19, 2019 at 1:15 p.m.

A speed zone sign that was missing for several months allowed motorists to legally drive past the Carleton School at 90 km/hr.

Missing signage irks residents in Carleton and surrounding area

Updated Mar 19, 2019 at 10:48 a.m.

Living

The HB Studios Sports Centre in Bridgewater is an example of what a fieldhouse can encompass. In addition to soccer, the facility is used for dozens of other activities.

Emotions vary in Yarmouth over potential Mariners Centre expansion elements

Published a day ago

A Bedford NS man shovels his driveway March 18, 2015, following a St. Patrick's Day storm that dumped close to 60 cm of snow over many parts of Nova Scotia.

CINDY DAY: Brushing off some St. Patrick's Day weather lore

Published Mar 16, 2019 at 4 a.m.

Jane with with one family, the MacNeil siblings, who were far from being minimalists. - Vision TV

STREAMLINE YOUR STUFF: Halifax series The Big Downsize features two families who must deal with getting rid of a lifetime of belongings

Updated Mar 15, 2019 at 12:10 p.m.

Kayaking/canoeing has grown in popularity these past years. Sandra Phinney, president of the Southwest Paddlers Association, says the activity’s benefit as a “stress-buster” is part of the draw.

Southwest paddlers want you aboard

Published Mar 15, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.

Business

There are about eight kilometres of trails at Natura Wilderness Resort that will be open and available to guests. Pictured is Roscoe taking a wintry stroll as work gets underway to transform the location into a glamping campground.

Luxury camping experience in the works for Newport Corner

Updated 7 hours ago

The ferry terminal in Yarmouth.

Request for proposals issued for consultants for Phase 1 of Yarmouth ferry terminal redevelopment project

Published Mar 05, 2019 at 9:52 a.m.

Heather Delage, general manager of BioVectra’s Windsor location, said the funding announcement from the federal government will help the company expand its operations and hire more staff.

UPDATE - 110 jobs coming to Windsor biochemical plant

Updated Mar 04, 2019 at 5:54 p.m.

PAL Aerospace CEO Brian Chafe speaks at a press conference where it was announced that the company's contract to provide aerial surveillance for Canada’s inland, coastal and offshore waters on behalf of the Government of Canada was extended by at least five years.

Ottawa re-ups with PAL Aerospace on aerial surveillance contract

Updated Mar 05, 2019 at 12:03 p.m.

Sports

The Yarmouth Mariners are heading to the Eastlink South Division final, winning Game 4 over the Truro Bearcats 7-1 in Truro on March 21. Pictured here during a previous home game in the semi-final series, Andrew Martell, #15, scored a natural hat-trick during the first period of Game 4, during Yarmouth's sweep of Truro. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Yarmouth Mariners heading to division final after sweeping Truro Bearcats in MHL playoffs

Updated 1 hour ago

The Windsor Avon View Avalanche and Bridgewater Park View Lady Panthers battled it out in the final game of the NSSAF girls high school hockey Regionals. The Bridgewater squad won the contest 6-2 March 2 in Bridgetown.

Panthers defeat Avalanche 6-2 in girls high school hockey Regionals

Published Mar 05, 2019 at 11:24 a.m.

NSSAF Division 2 high school hockey regionals were held in Yarmouth March 1-2. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Central Kings wins NSSAF D2 regionals, Barrington and PEB to play challenge games for chance to advance to provincials

Updated Mar 05, 2019 at 7:22 p.m.

Jessica Cranton, left, celebrates with her fellow medallists for the Special Olympics Singles Level III Female competition on Feb. 28 at the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre in Red Deer, Alta. Len Wagg Photo, Communications NS

Silver for Cranton - Belleisle figure skater earns Games medal for N.S.

Updated Mar 02, 2019 at 12:07 a.m.

Opinion

Nova Scotia’s government introduced a coastal protection bill this week. The coastline above is in Hants County. - Ryan Taplin

VIBERT: Adapting to climate change on the coast

Updated Mar 15, 2019 at 5 a.m.

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: FOI needs fixing as much as POP

Updated Mar 02, 2019 at 10:59 a.m.

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: Outdated law won’t protect Nova Scotians

Updated Feb 28, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: Lavalin affair could give new life to federal NDP

Published Feb 27, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Community

The jackpot for the March 20 Chase the Ace draw was $263,044.50. For the April 3 draw it is estimated at $307,000. The elusive ace has remained unturned for 49 weeks. With just three cards left, the odds of it remaining hidden are now one in three.

Giving away money - The Ace is safe, but Matt Smith hands out $30,000 to Waterville woman; jackpot jumps to $307,000

Updated a day ago

Workers tend to repairing one of many potholes left after winter's ravages.

Report potholes, urges Town of Yarmouth

Updated Mar 07, 2019 at 4:52 p.m.

Digby General Hospital

Digby Hospital ER closed March 7 and 8 during day

Published Mar 06, 2019 at 2:42 p.m.

Monica Stark, the driving force behind the Island's Women Centre, serves up a warm bowl of free soup for the drop-in guests. Leftovers from the batch of soup were frozen and available at the centre free store. AMY TUDOR PHOTO

From dream to reality in under 3 weeks: The fast pace of feminine power creates a women’s centre in Freeport, Digby County

Updated Mar 06, 2019 at 9:06 a.m.

Recent Stories

Diana Pissarouk and Phil Panetta discovered e-scooters while touring around San Diego. - Matt Bubbers

A car nut tests out life with an e-scooter

Disturbance along Burin Peninsula highway leads to arrest of impaired North West Brook driver

2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

After more than 25 years, the Jeep pickup is a thing again

The 2019 BMW X5 xDrive AWD is powered by a 335-horsepower, three-litre, straight-six, turbochrged engine worked by an eight-speed automatic transmission.

DRIVEN: X5 shows future of the BMW luxury utility vehicle with next-level technology

Salmonella scare prompts recall of Janes frozen chicken products

Chicken nuggets recalled due to possible Salmonella

The Yarmouth Mariners are heading to the Eastlink South Division final, winning Game 4 over the Truro Bearcats 7-1 in Truro on March 21. Pictured here during a previous home game in the semi-final series, Andrew Martell, #15, scored a natural hat-trick during the first period of Game 4, during Yarmouth's sweep of Truro. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Yarmouth Mariners heading to division final after sweeping Truro Bearcats in MHL playoffs

There are about eight kilometres of trails at Natura Wilderness Resort that will be open and available to guests. Pictured is Roscoe taking a wintry stroll as work gets underway to transform the location into a glamping campground.

Luxury camping experience in the works for Newport Corner

The jackpot for the March 20 Chase the Ace draw was $263,044.50. For the April 3 draw it is estimated at $307,000. The elusive ace has remained unturned for 49 weeks. With just three cards left, the odds of it remaining hidden are now one in three.

Giving away money - The Ace is safe, but Matt Smith hands out $30,000 to Waterville woman; jackpot jumps to $307,000

A community roundtable session to discuss health care was held recently in Digby. SARA LAUREN PHOTO

A 'wicked problem': Digby and Area Health Coalition holds event to discuss health care challenges

The HB Studios Sports Centre in Bridgewater is an example of what a fieldhouse can encompass. In addition to soccer, the facility is used for dozens of other activities.

Emotions vary in Yarmouth over potential Mariners Centre expansion elements

Anne Crossman said that in order for community halls to survive, they have to come up with new ideas and involve the community. She’s found herself serving popcorn and drinks as the Centrelea Community Hall becomes Centrelea Cinema every second Saturday.

Hollywood star inspires movie nights in rural NS where he used to spend his summers