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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 ...

To mark the 38th Tide Kite Day and to close out the 2019 season, the 3rd annual Tide Kite Fest will take place on Sunday, Sept.15 at the Belliveaus Cove Boardwalk and on the beach during low tide.

Annual Tide Kite Fest in Belliveaus Cove closing out summer Sept. 15

Letter To The Editor

Maxine Connell, member of Digby Elementary School Advisory Committee, raises concerns regarding school board budgets at the WCS Coalition information meeting held at the school on Nov. 1. Karla Kelly photo

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dialysis clinic needed in Digby

Updated Sep 29, 2017 at 7:54 p.m.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Negativity on doctor issue damages the hard work and relationships we have been building

Updated Sep 26, 2018 at 5:52 p.m.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Doctor recruitment and the messages people hear

Updated Sep 26, 2018 at 5:51 p.m.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A duty to care – thoughts on doctors leaving Digby

Updated Sep 26, 2018 at 5:53 p.m.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We U.S. residents value your friendship

The Digby Courier
Published Jun 26, 2018 at 9:05 a.m.

I wish to second Robert DeNiro's comments made in Toronto on Monday, June 11, regarding President Donald Trump's boorish behavior toward Canada and its Prime Minister during the collapse of the G7 Conference. I also want to make a sincere ...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Consultation and collaboration with fishermen needed on whale situation

The Digby Courier
Published Jun 26, 2018 at 8:59 a.m.

I have watched from the comfort of my home – this from Ottawa and DFO: “Robust, science-based, coherent measures to protect these highly endangered North Atlantic right whales; we’re really playing Russian roulette with the entire ...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Heed the drug warnings

The Digby Courier
Updated Jun 26, 2018 at 8:55 a.m.

The RCMP was wise to issue a warning about fentanyl (Vanguard; June 6, 2018). However, “seizures” are not likely caused by fentanyl. Anecdotes from folk who “admitted to using the drug” is not scientific evidence. Drug users ...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A response to 'My illness worked in my favour'

The Digby Courier
Published May 01, 2018 at 10:46 p.m.

DIGBY, N.S. – I read with incredulity, amazement and puzzlement your article on Mr. Gavel’s success in being matched with a doctor in Digby once Dr. Bander retired from his large practice. I continue to pinch myself to be sure I ...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Let's support the Town of Yarmouth on the arts centre

The Digby Courier
Published May 01, 2018 at 10:42 p.m.

YARMOUTH, N.S. – It is refreshing to see the Town of Yarmouth taking a significant leadership role in developing a major community facility for the area – a regional arts centre. Groups I worked with in the past had to debate ...

OP-ED: Organ and tissue donation awareness

The Digby Courier
Published May 01, 2018 at 10:39 p.m.

The following is an op-ed from Karen Belliveau, the aunt of organ donor Mandi Diane LeBlanc of Church Point, Digby County. She write this for National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week, which was April 23-29. Mandi's last wish was ...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Health care system is complex

The Digby Courier
Updated Feb 10, 2018 at 4:54 p.m.

The celebration of collaborative practice article presents citizens of the area with hope and optimism regarding our lived experience of gaining timely care in this rural place. The Digby Area Health Coalition welcomes Doctors Bourget, Chang, ...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 30th anniversary of Crime Stoppers

The Digby Courier
Published Jan 16, 2018 at 6:41 p.m.

On behalf of Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, I would like to remind everyone that January is Crime Stoppers Month and this marks the 30th Anniversary of Crime Stoppers in Nova Scotia. It is an opportunity for the various Crime Stoppers programs around ...

LETTER: Say a prayer for Westray Mine victims and survivors

The Digby Courier
Updated Oct 02, 2017 at 10:57 a.m.

Having worked there the one thing I wonder about every anniversary is how are those that survived making out. As there was no discussion about Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) back then these employees were left on their own to find a way to deal ...

LETTER: Do the math: School closures not the answer to demographic decline

The Digby Courier
Updated Sep 29, 2017 at 7:54 p.m.

Former Clare MLA Wayne Gaudet discusses the Digby school review process with municipal councillor David Tudor.I am writing about Digby Neck Consolidated School and the closure of Nova Scotia’s rural schools in ...