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Kayakers from a previous Shelburne Kayak Festival take in the sights and sounds. - Carly MacKay

2019 Shelburne Kayak Festival marking eighth year with expanded ...

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

Why ride Gran Fondo in Clare? Organizers offer 10 reasons

At the Yarmouth Regional Hospital after the July 11 official announcement regarding a project to support and care for palliative-care patients and their families (from left): Sandra Legere, Dr. Alderic Legere, Shirley Hubbard, Dr. Donald Thibeault and Brian Noble, all members of the Yarmouth County Hospice Society. Hubbard is the society’s chairperson.

Project at Yarmouth hospital will enhance support for patients and ...

Members of the Hendawi family assembled following the recent prom at the Shelburne Regional High School. On June 27, the three brothers received their Grade 12 graduation diplomas, a proud moment for the family, school and community. From left are Shahed, Wadah, Raghdaa, Ahmad, Said and Mohamad. SUBMITTED BY THE FAMILY

From bombs to graduation: Three Syrian brothers cross the stage in ...

Shelburne Regional High School 2019 graduation. CONTRIBUTED

Shelburne Regional High School celebrates its Class of 2019

2019 Barrington Municipal High School prom. KEN CHETWYND PHOTO

PHOTO GALLERY: Barrington high school celebrated its prom

A registered dietitian with Atlantic Superstore in Lower Sackville, Rebecca Robar offers up a recipe for a delicious vegan tiramisu.

Plant-based desserts for holiday entertaining

CYV-a08-12112019-east-coast-mommy - Gina Bell

EAST COAST MOMMY: Things to do in November to prep for a stress-free ...

Shelburne Roseway Hospital. (Tina Comeau)

Physician situation reaching critical point, says MLA

Published Oct 09, 2019 at 7:56 a.m.

Volunteer Marlene Goreham uses a blacklight flashlight to show UFO festival goers the glowing features of the new $20 Shag Harbour UFO Incident coin, released by the Royal Canadian Mint on Oct. 1. While the mint was sold out of the coin in two days, festival organizers made sure there were plenty to purchase for those in attendance.

Shag Harbour UFO coin really takes off

Published Oct 09, 2019 at 7:44 a.m.

A registered dietitian with Atlantic Superstore in Lower Sackville, Rebecca Robar offers up a recipe for a delicious vegan tiramisu.

Plant-based desserts for holiday entertaining

Published 12 minutes ago

CYV-a08-12112019-east-coast-mommy - Gina Bell

EAST COAST MOMMY: Things to do in November to prep for a stress-free holiday season

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Local

The late Dr. Elizabeth Cromwell CM.

Dr. Elizabeth Cromwell CM invested into Order of Nova Scotia posthumously

Updated 2 hours ago

An online survey of Nova Scotians aged 16 to 24 found those who vape prefer high nicotine concentrations and flavours in their e-juice. - File

Young vapers like high-nicotine, flavoured juices, Nova Scotia survey finds

Updated Nov 09, 2019 at 10:55 a.m.

The Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA), in partnership with the Barrington and Area Chamber of Commerce, the Municipality of Barrington, and the Town of Lockeport are undertaking a series of four community conversations in Shelburne County in November to talk about health care.

Shelburne County communities being engaged to talk about health care

Published Nov 08, 2019 at 5:54 a.m.

Leah Matheson, 19, of Dartmouth, left and Kendra Smith, 22, of North Preston are the first year's winners of the Viola Desmond bursary at Saint Mary's University. - Tim Krochak

First recipients of Viola Desmond scholarships eager to carry on her legacy

Updated Nov 08, 2019 at 10:59 a.m.

Opinion

The new basketball court will provide countless hours of fun for children - like these two young athletes who attended the unveiling of the court on October 28.

Great timing, collaboration paved the way for newly-renovated Spryfield basketball court

Published 26 minutes ago

Cartoon of Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson of The Lighthouse, filmed at Cape Forchu in Yarmouth County, and American rapper Aaron Carter, who earlier in October made headlines when he implied he was moving to Yarmouth, N.S. FRASER MOONEY CARTOON - Submitted

Fraser Mooney cartoon: Oct. 30 Tri-County Vanguard

Updated Oct 30, 2019 at 9:01 p.m.

Trick or treat!

KATHLEEN KEVANY: Create new Halloween rituals with healthy eating and playful living

Updated Oct 30, 2019 at 4:17 p.m.

Sydney Crown prosecutors, from left, Gerald MacDonald, Nicole Campbell and Rochelle Palmer march down Charlotte Street past the Sydney Justice Centre Wednesday afternoon with other local prosecutors after walking off the job Wednesday morning in protest of Bill 203.

DAVID DELANEY: Crown attorneys not being treated unfairly by government

Updated Oct 28, 2019 at 9:54 a.m.

Business

The 2019 Vital Cape Breton awards were presented on Nov. 8 at Centre 200.

2019 Vital Cape Breton Award winners announced

Published 15 hours ago

The province has announced a new $6-million infrastructure program to revitalize five tourist hubs across Nova Scotia and improve the visitor experience, including $1 million for the Cabot Trail.

Nova Scotia praised as a unique destination on Travel Lemming's top 30 list for 2020

Updated Nov 05, 2019 at 4:33 p.m.

KFC Canada will be testing bamboo buckets for its products in 2020.

Kentucky Fried Chicken testing bamboo poutine buckets in Canada

Updated Nov 05, 2019 at 12:45 p.m.

['The Come By Chance refinery.']

North Atlantic Refinery CEO talks future pipeline to Whiffen Head

Updated Nov 04, 2019 at 10:10 a.m.

Sports

Kayakers paddle across Shelburne Harbour from Islands Park to historic Dock Street during the annual Shelburne Kayak Festival.

Hitting the water, kayak style

Published Aug 20, 2019 at 5:40 p.m.

The Halifax Hurricanes signed Japanese point guard Syota Tsuyama on Thursday. (Halifax Hurricanes)

Hurricanes sign point guard Syota Tsuyama

Updated Nov 07, 2019 at 5:35 p.m.

Acadia linebacker Bailey Feltmate tackles Mount Allison's Drew Besco in a recent Atlantic university football game at Wolfville. Peter Oleskevich / ACADIA ATHLETICS

Acadia dominates AUS football awards

Updated Nov 07, 2019 at 5:49 p.m.

HFX Wanderers FC striker Akeem Garcia controls the ball against Pacific FC during a Canadian Premier League game at the Wanderers Grounds. (Trevor MacMillan/HFX Wanderers FC)

Wanderers re-sign Garcia

Updated Nov 07, 2019 at 5:51 p.m.

Lifestyles

A registered dietitian with Atlantic Superstore in Lower Sackville, Rebecca Robar offers up a recipe for a delicious vegan tiramisu.

Plant-based desserts for holiday entertaining

Published 12 minutes ago

The wizarding world of J.K. Rowling takes on a new dimension when Symphony Nova Scotia plays Oscar-winning composer John Williams' score live to Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone at Scotiabank Centre on Friday, Nov. 15. -Contributed

Harry Potter and Symphony Nova Scotia make beautiful, magical music together Nov. 15

Updated Nov 08, 2019 at 5:07 p.m.

Brandy White has come a long way in a short time. After spending seven months in the Nova Institution for Women she is now working to help other women turn their lives around.

With prison behind her, Colchester woman focuses on the future

Updated 18 hours ago

Supporters were by Andrew Friars’ side when he completed Lap 64 of the Everesting challenge on Oct. 19. Pictured are, from left, Andrew Postma, Adam Pearce, Friars, Misty Croney and Allison Friars. CONTRIBUTED

A test of endurance: Windsor man conquers Everesting challenge to become first Maritimer to complete on foot

Updated Nov 07, 2019 at 1:34 p.m.

Recent Stories

A registered dietitian with Atlantic Superstore in Lower Sackville, Rebecca Robar offers up a recipe for a delicious vegan tiramisu.

Plant-based desserts for holiday entertaining

CYV-a08-12112019-east-coast-mommy - Gina Bell

EAST COAST MOMMY: Things to do in November to prep for a stress-free holiday season

The new basketball court will provide countless hours of fun for children - like these two young athletes who attended the unveiling of the court on October 28.

Great timing, collaboration paved the way for newly-renovated Spryfield basketball court

Not all homes will be suitable for solar energy upgrades. The direction of the roof and the size of the yard help determine whether solar upgrades are possible. It's recommended to start with an onsite assessment.

Solar power clean energy but not suitable for all Nova Scotia homes

The late Dr. Elizabeth Cromwell CM.

Dr. Elizabeth Cromwell CM invested into Order of Nova Scotia posthumously

Halifax Regional Police. FILE

Man taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by vehicle in Dartmouth

Perspective view of the proposed Shannon Park Halifax stadium. - Don Ellis Architecture

SSE clarifying Halifax stadium game plan

The 2019 Vital Cape Breton awards were presented on Nov. 8 at Centre 200.

2019 Vital Cape Breton Award winners announced

The law courts in downtown Halifax.

Key Crown witness testifies for 3rd day at Halifax murder trial

Firefighter Dougal MacAulay sprays down the floor of Sydney Station 2 during its first day of operation in 2017. Cape Breton Regional Municipality career firefighters have voted 84 per cent in favour of accepting a new eight-year contract retroactive to 2016 that will see unionized fire services personnel get a 2.75 per cent raise in each year of the contract.

CBRM firefighters ratify new contract

Firefighters and paramedics responded to a call at an apartment building on Birches Drive near the Armdale Rotary on Tuesday afternoon. The tenants were evacuated from the building due to high carbon monoxide levels. A Halifax Transit bus was on scene to provide shelter for the tenants.
Ryan Taplin - The Chronicle Herald

Carbon monoxide forces residents from Halifax apartment building

Glace Bay’s annual Christmas Light Up has attracted thousands to the community’s downtown, as it did in 2017. This year, organizer Bayitforward is adding a stationary parade to the event.

Glace Bay light up to feature stationary parade