The CoastGuard

Shelburne Barrel Factory getting new lease on life. Work began on the new foundation for the Shelburne Barrel Factory on March 18. KATHY JOHNSON

Shelburne Barrel Factory getting a new lease on life

Roseway Hospital in Shelburne. (Tina Comeau)

Weekly primary care clinic starting for Shelburne County residents ...

Inspector Jeremie Landry with his father, retired Staff Sgt. Frank Landry, both from Yarmouth County, at the Commendation for Bravery ceremony in Edmonton on March 20.

‘I could hear bullets flying over top of my head’: RCMP officer with ...

Const. Brandon Goudey was one of 17 to receive a Commendation for Bravery March 20 in Edmonton. CONTRIBUTED

Yarmouth-born RCMP officer recognized for heroism

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 ...

"Painting allows me to shut out all of the world's negativity and instead to fill my life with happiness, comfort, and inner peace." Wileen Hanshaw wrote when she shared her work with Cindy Day. - Contributed

CINDY DAY: More weather-inspired art!

The Yarmouth Mariners are the 2018-2019 MHL Canadian Tire Cup League Champions. TREVOR MCNALLY PHOTO

Yarmouth Mariners are MHL Canadian Tire Cup champions after sweeping ...

Rev. Bob Mercer carries a cross 11-kilometres from Deep Bight to Clarenville on Good Friday. While he affixed a wheel to the bottom of the cross to help carry and protect the crucifix from damage, it was still a difficult journey for the minister.

Reverend Mercer’s Passion: Minister walks 11-kilometres with cross on ...

Lori Churchill is completing her master’s degree on Atlantic Canada Studies and is doing her thesis research in the municipalities of Argyle, Barrington and Shelburne, and the towns of Clark’s Harbour, Lockeport and Shelburne.

Residents in parts of Shelburne County and Municipality of Argyle invited to share thoughts on heritage sites

Published Apr 16, 2019 at 3:58 p.m.

A new tourism website will be launched for Shelburne. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

New Shelburne County tourism website being launched to promote area

Updated Apr 10, 2019 at 10:16 p.m.

Municipality of Shelburne building. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Tax rates stay the same; Municipality of Shelburne council outlines priorities in its budget

Published Apr 10, 2019 at 10:37 p.m.

"Painting allows me to shut out all of the world's negativity and instead to fill my life with happiness, comfort, and inner peace." Wileen Hanshaw wrote when she shared her work with Cindy Day. - Contributed

CINDY DAY: More weather-inspired art!

Published 2 hours ago

News

Shelburne high school students (from left) Gabe Hemeon, Destiny Harris, Brooke Bower, Falan Clarey Kailey Wolkins and Josie Stewart hold the posters they made thanking various sectors of health-care providers at the support rally on March 31 in Sandy Point.

Health-care workers shown the love in Shelburne

Updated Apr 08, 2019 at 11:09 a.m.

Lori Churchill is completing her master’s degree on Atlantic Canada Studies and is doing her thesis research in the municipalities of Argyle, Barrington and Shelburne, and the towns of Clark’s Harbour, Lockeport and Shelburne.

Residents in parts of Shelburne County and Municipality of Argyle invited to share thoughts on heritage sites

Published Apr 16, 2019 at 3:58 p.m.

The proposed electoral boundary map for southwestern Nova Scotia: 03 Argyle, 09 Clare, 20 Digby-Annapolis, 45 Queens, 49 Shelburne and 55 Yarmouth.

Restore former Acadian, and other, ridings recommends Electoral Boundaries Commission final report

Published Apr 16, 2019 at 8:58 a.m.

Yarmouth Justice Centre. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Pair arrested months ago in connection with assault on Yarmouth teenager released from custody

Updated Apr 13, 2019 at 2:21 p.m.

Sports

The Yarmouth Mariners are the 2018-2019 MHL Canadian Tire Cup League Champions. TREVOR MCNALLY PHOTO

Yarmouth Mariners are MHL Canadian Tire Cup champions after sweeping Campbellton Tigers in league final

Updated 2 hours ago

Yarmouth Mariners defeat South Shore Lumberjacks to win MHL's Eastlink South Division Championship. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Yarmouth Mariners to open league final against Campbellton Tigers at home on April 13

Updated Apr 11, 2019 at 6:52 p.m.

Paige Fleming has worn the jerseys of several different teams during her years in minor hockey.

Chasing her hockey dream: Clarenville girl heading to Ontario Hockey Association prep school

Updated Apr 11, 2019 at 8:25 p.m.

Fred Thibeault stands beside his ’69 Camaro that can run the quarter mile in about 10 seconds. He’s won numerous races in Canada and the United states over 45 years. The Wilmot man is 69 and has no plans of quitting.

Going fast - Wilmot’s Fred Thibeault a legend in drag racing world

Updated Apr 14, 2019 at 4:43 p.m.

Business

Mariah Morningstar, owner of Blue Ribbon Baking, carefully smooths icing onto a cake. Christain Kuntz Photo

The Cheesecake Fiasco: new Yarmouth Farmers’ Market board evolves after vendor expulsion

Published a day ago

The Guardian's editorial/opinion editor Bill McGuire retired Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, after nearly 45 years in the industry and penning countless editorials.

Transcontinental says SaltWire Network in breach of contract after 2017 sale of media assets

Updated Apr 12, 2019 at 7:25 a.m.

A new tourism website will be launched for Shelburne. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

New Shelburne County tourism website being launched to promote area

Updated Apr 10, 2019 at 10:16 p.m.

SaltWire Network.

SaltWire Network sues Transcontinental over sale of newspapers

Updated Apr 11, 2019 at 3:36 p.m.

Living

"Painting allows me to shut out all of the world's negativity and instead to fill my life with happiness, comfort, and inner peace." Wileen Hanshaw wrote when she shared her work with Cindy Day. - Contributed

CINDY DAY: More weather-inspired art!

Published 2 hours ago

Tanya Tucker still enjoys being on stage and entertaining audiences. CONTRIBUTED

Country music legend Tanya Tucker performing at the Mariners Centre in Yarmouth on May 10

Updated Apr 17, 2019 at 11:05 a.m.

Kite flying will be held at Le Village Historique Acadien de la Nouvelle-Ecosse on April 23 from 4- 6 p.m.

Kite flying will be held at Le Village Historique Acadien de la Nouvelle-Ecosse on April 23

Published Apr 16, 2019 at 1:25 p.m.

Dickie Taylor and Tommy Gates laugh as they recreate the iconic Parker Road Phantom pose that saw Billy Gates perched on Tommy’s shoulders as he’d run across the road.

‘Everyone was talking about this thing’: Parker Road Phantom still the talk of Aylesford after 50 years

Updated Apr 16, 2019 at 1:13 p.m.

Opinion

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: Progress slow and steady in budget

Published Mar 27, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the editor: With thanks from Sibley-White Family

Published Mar 02, 2019 at 9:54 a.m.

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: FOI needs fixing as much as POP

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

Derrick Dalley prepares to give testimony at the Muskrat Falls Inquiry in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Wednesday. Dalley was the minister responsible for natural resources when the Muskrat Falls project reached financial close in November 2013.

RUSSELL WANGERSKY: We sure know how to pick ’em

Published Mar 02, 2019 at 6 a.m.

Community

Clare Warden Ronnie LeBlanc (right) poses with Bobby Comeau, regional co-ordinator for Special Olympics, and Brianne Comeau, who accepted an award on behalf of Lonnie McNeill, Clare’s volunteer of the year for 2019.

Municipality of Clare pays tribute to volunteers at annual banquet

Published 19 hours ago

Bear River Volunteer Fire Department held a training session April 13 in Clementsvale at a vacant house donated for a controlled burn.

Bear River department sets up scenarios for live fire training in old house

Updated Apr 14, 2019 at 12:55 p.m.

Lorne Squires, DUC N.L. Volunteer of the Year.

Lorne Squires recognized as Ducks Unlimited N.L. Volunteer of the Year

Updated Apr 12, 2019 at 3:45 p.m.

John Bath received his 50-year service award from Chief Mike Toole, left, and Deputy Scott Veinot. This included a federal medal.

50-year honour for John Bath -- Middleton Fire honours its own in gala banquet and awards night

Updated Apr 09, 2019 at 1 p.m.

Recent Stories

"Painting allows me to shut out all of the world's negativity and instead to fill my life with happiness, comfort, and inner peace." Wileen Hanshaw wrote when she shared her work with Cindy Day. - Contributed

CINDY DAY: More weather-inspired art!

The Yarmouth Mariners are the 2018-2019 MHL Canadian Tire Cup League Champions. TREVOR MCNALLY PHOTO

Yarmouth Mariners are MHL Canadian Tire Cup champions after sweeping Campbellton Tigers in league final

Rev. Bob Mercer carries a cross 11-kilometres from Deep Bight to Clarenville on Good Friday. While he affixed a wheel to the bottom of the cross to help carry and protect the crucifix from damage, it was still a difficult journey for the minister.

Reverend Mercer’s Passion: Minister walks 11-kilometres with cross on Good Friday

Clare Warden Ronnie LeBlanc (right) poses with Bobby Comeau, regional co-ordinator for Special Olympics, and Brianne Comeau, who accepted an award on behalf of Lonnie McNeill, Clare’s volunteer of the year for 2019.

Municipality of Clare pays tribute to volunteers at annual banquet

Yarmouth Mariners goalie Tyler Caseley had his second shutout of this Canadian Tire Cup league final series against Campbellton with a 3-0 win in New Brunswick on April 18 in Game 3. TINA COMEAU

3-0 SERIES LEAD: Yarmouth Mariners one win away from claiming MHL league championship title

David Slabotsky, a licensed cannabis grower and educator, will give a workshop April 27 on growing cannabis at the Acadian Museum in West Pubnico.

West Pubnico nursery organizing April 27 cannabis-growing info session

Mariah Morningstar, owner of Blue Ribbon Baking, carefully smooths icing onto a cake. Christain Kuntz Photo

The Cheesecake Fiasco: new Yarmouth Farmers’ Market board evolves after vendor expulsion

More than a year after her Falmouth home collapsed, Heather Strickey is still fighting with their insurance company for coverage.

Insurance coverage denied in case of Falmouth home lost to sinkhole

A procession of fire trucks made its way from Digby to the Brighton-Barton Fire Department fire hall on April 17 in honour of fire chief Cliff Surrett who died earlier in the month. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

ONE LAST RIDE: Firefighters and fire departments honour Digby County fire chief

A memorial of stuff bears remains as the only sign of a tragic fire in which the seven Barho children perished Feb. 19. The home at Quartz Drive in Spryfield was demolished down to the foundation in March. - Eric Wynne / File

More Barho family members to arrive today, two months after tragic fire

A sunflower painting by Kimberly Dickson of New Glasgow.

CINDY DAY: Your 'grown-up' art

After a week-long halibut fishing trip, Casey Morgan Henneberry, captain of the R&S Venture, returned to shore and reported to federal fishery officers catching “20,000 or so pounds of halibut.”

Nova Scotia judge ups fishermen's fine by almost $50,000, issues caution to all commercial fishers