Category Archives: News
New Brunswick businessman celebrated for contribution to Maritime news media
As a new crop of journalists walked across the stage at Kings College in Halifax, a New Brunswick businessman was also being recognized for his contributions to news media in Atlantic Canada and Ontar...
May 30, 2022 John K.F. Irving received an honourary Doctor of Civil Law from the University of Kings College, for his efforts to sustain local journalism and for his effort in preserving historically significant buildings.
Fuel And Energy Costs Pose Challenges For Small Businesses In May
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says the general state of business is on the upswing, that according to a recent survey of members this month. According to 54 per cent, labour shortage...
May 30, 2022
Ridership Rises On Maritime Bus
Optimism from the Owner of Maritime Bus as we continue to emerge from the pandemic. Mike Cassidy says they are now seeing just as many passengers as they did in 2019, “We see 349 people a day on...
May 30, 2022
Spectacular Meteor Shower A Possibility
In clear conditions, you can see several meteor showers a year. But, there’s some uncertainty surrounding one for tonight, but if it does happen, the Backyard Astronomer says it will be a specta...
May 30, 2022
Gun Control Legislation Coming To Parliament Hill
Legislation is going to be tabled at Parliament Hill after Question Period around gun control in Canada. The bill will be presented sometime Monday by Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino. Previous ...
May 30, 2022
Nova Scotians Strong For Canada At World Hockey Championship
A silver medal for Nova Scotians Drake Batherson and Ryan Graves at the 2022 IIHF World Hockey Championship. New Minas forward Batherson finished second in tournament scoring with three goals and 11 a...
May 30, 2022
Liberals Say N.S. Childcare Plan Lacks French Representation
Nova Scotia’s Acadian Affairs critic wants more representation for francophone families in the province’s childcare plan. Liberal MLA Ronnie LeBlanc, who represents the Acadian riding of C...
May 30, 2022
Halifax man killed in crash on Highway 103
A 60-year old man from Halifax died in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 103 in Hebbs Cross It happened around midnight Saturday, as RCMP, fire and EHS were called to the scene. The man's car had been...
May 29, 2022
UPDATE: Missing Boat Bound For Lunenburg Not In Danger
A missing sailboat that was late arriving in Lunenburg established communications last night. The SV Strange Situation with three crew members aboard confirmed they are not in danger, and updated thei...
May 28, 2022
Talk to your kids about trauma: IWK offers tips after Texas school shooting
The IWK Children's hospital has taken to social media with some tips for talking about trauma with your kids. This comes after 19 children and two teachers were slaughtered by a gunman at an elementar...
May 27, 2022
