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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 ...

Freddie Wilson has been waving from the Hantsport-area Highway 101 overpass that now bears his name since he was about 18. At 65, he says he intends to keep it up for those driving down below.

When Highway 101 overpass greeter Freddie Wilson waves, he does it for ...

Kit Harington as Jon Snow and Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen. Courtesy HBO

COLUMN: Seriously, don’t spoil Game of Thrones

Karen Montgomery, Jaymee-Lynne Dowell, and Eileen Prosser are going on a new adventure. Dowell is taking a leave of absence from her job to help launch a consignment store in Middleton that will employ local residents labeled with a disability, pay them real wages, and prepare them for the workforce.

Labels are for clothes - Consignment shop aims to secure real wages ...

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.

Freddie Wilson has been waving from the Hantsport-area Highway 101 overpass that now bears his name since he was about 18. At 65, he says he intends to keep it up for those driving down below.

When Highway 101 overpass greeter Freddie Wilson waves, he does it for you

Updated 1 hour 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.

Argyle Barrington MLA Chris d’Entremont has some questions about beavers and their culvert activities.

Nova Scotia's TIR patching potholes, but who’s responsible for beavers?

Updated Apr 18, 2019 at 12:13 p.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.

Sports

The Yarmouth Mariners brought the Canadian Tire Cup home to Yarmouth on April 20 after winning the MHL league championship the night before in a sweep over the Campbellton Tigers. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

A CHAMPIONSHIP HOMECOMING: Plenty of excitement as Yarmouth Mariners bring the MHL league title and cup back home

Updated a day ago

Debbie Francis helps get her son’s horse, Jazzmo, ready to take a spin around the track at Saulsbrook Stables just outside Windsor.

Sweets Corner horse breeder taking the reins of Atlantic association

Updated Apr 15, 2019 at 1:09 p.m.

The Yarmouth Mariners had a 3-0 win over the Campbellton Tigers in Game 1 of the MHL's Canadian Tire Cup league final in Yarmouth on April 13. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Yarmouth Mariners shut out Campbellton Tigers 3-0 in Game 1 of MHL's Canadian Tire Cup league final

Updated Apr 14, 2019 at 12:37 a.m.

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.

Business

Karen Montgomery, Jaymee-Lynne Dowell, and Eileen Prosser are going on a new adventure. Dowell is taking a leave of absence from her job to help launch a consignment store in Middleton that will employ local residents labeled with a disability, pay them real wages, and prepare them for the workforce.

Labels are for clothes - Consignment shop aims to secure real wages for people labelled with a disability

Updated 3 hours ago

The staff of Headz Up Hair Studio with their recycling receptacles. Left to right are: Vanessa Strong, Diane Adams-Hagerman, Vanessa Mills, Anastasia Slade, Shirley Barrington, Cassondra Cooper and Renee Smith.

Hair today, re-used tomorrow: Clarenville salon joins the ‘Green Circle’ club

Updated Apr 12, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.

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.

Living

Freddie Wilson has been waving from the Hantsport-area Highway 101 overpass that now bears his name since he was about 18. At 65, he says he intends to keep it up for those driving down below.

When Highway 101 overpass greeter Freddie Wilson waves, he does it for you

Updated 1 hour ago

A sunflower painting by Kimberly Dickson of New Glasgow.

CINDY DAY: Your 'grown-up' art

Updated Apr 18, 2019 at 4:44 p.m.

Reverend Bob Mercer ahead of his trek from Deep Bight to Clarenville, carrying a cross in recognition of Good Friday. He has been the minister at the Clarenville and Deep Bight churches for the last seven years.

His cross to bear: Minister to take Deep Bight to Clarenville trek on Good Friday

Updated Apr 18, 2019 at 8:12 a.m.

Before you start shopping, get out your measuring tape. Since dishes come in different shapes and sizes, your cabinets must be able to comfortably fit them. Getty Images/iStockphoto

How to pick out everyday dinnerware

Updated Apr 17, 2019 at 9:15 a.m.

Opinion

Kit Harington as Jon Snow and Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen. Courtesy HBO

COLUMN: Seriously, don’t spoil Game of Thrones

Updated 2 hours ago

Letter to the Editor

Pharmacy decision an insult to Lycetts and broader community

Updated Mar 05, 2019 at 2:15 p.m.

Letter to the Editor

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

Published Mar 02, 2019 at 9:54 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

Milo ‘T’ Clown and Olivia Carson yukked it up during an April 20 party to celebrate the young Nictaux girl’s victory over cancer. She rang the bell to signify a cancer-free diagnoses a couple of months ago. The party at the Annapolis Royal Fire Hall closes a sad and painful chapter in her life and allows her to move on.

Never a victim - Friends and family celebrate 13-year-old Nictaux girl’s victory over cancer

Updated 6 hours ago

The Milford Maplefest was packed for two sittings April 13 at the community hall as volunteers served up pancakes, ham, baked beans, potato salad, and of course maple syrup. And there was pie, coffee, and tea.

Good taste - Milford Maplefest harkens back to olden days of guides and sports

Updated Apr 15, 2019 at 8:50 p.m.

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.

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Freddie Wilson has been waving from the Hantsport-area Highway 101 overpass that now bears his name since he was about 18. At 65, he says he intends to keep it up for those driving down below.

When Highway 101 overpass greeter Freddie Wilson waves, he does it for you

Kit Harington as Jon Snow and Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen. Courtesy HBO

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Karen Montgomery, Jaymee-Lynne Dowell, and Eileen Prosser are going on a new adventure. Dowell is taking a leave of absence from her job to help launch a consignment store in Middleton that will employ local residents labeled with a disability, pay them real wages, and prepare them for the workforce.

Labels are for clothes - Consignment shop aims to secure real wages for people labelled with a disability

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be featured on the April 28, 2019 episode of The Simpsons, called D'Oh Canada, and will be voiced by Antigonish native Lucas Meyer. - City TV

Nova Scotian will voice Justin Trudeau on Sunday's 'D'oh Canada' episode of The Simpsons

Milo ‘T’ Clown and Olivia Carson yukked it up during an April 20 party to celebrate the young Nictaux girl’s victory over cancer. She rang the bell to signify a cancer-free diagnoses a couple of months ago. The party at the Annapolis Royal Fire Hall closes a sad and painful chapter in her life and allows her to move on.

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A big of sunny work from Peggy Simpkin.

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The Yarmouth Mariners brought the Canadian Tire Cup home to Yarmouth on April 20 after winning the MHL league championship the night before in a sweep over the Campbellton Tigers. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

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

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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