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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

This car ended up in the ditch on its roof after an incident in Litchfield July 16 at supper time. The crash also involved a white SUV that fled the scene. The mother of the woman driving the car says her daughter was forced off the road. The SUV was later found and a man has been charged with assault with a weapon and dangerous driving.

Woman says she was run off road in Litchfield, RCMP say man faces ...

The main reason for dead-heading rhododenrons is esthetic.

Dead-heading large rhodos almost impossible

Row for Nannie’s Cure celebrates 10th and final year

Updated 10 hours ago

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

2019 Shelburne Kayak Festival marking eighth year with expanded schedule

Updated Jul 16, 2019 at 10:48 a.m.

Town of Shelburne.

Funding for beautification program in Shelburne helping to make a difference

Published Jul 09, 2019 at 12:48 p.m.

This car ended up in the ditch on its roof after an incident in Litchfield July 16 at supper time. The crash also involved a white SUV that fled the scene. The mother of the woman driving the car says her daughter was forced off the road. The SUV was later found and a man has been charged with assault with a weapon and dangerous driving.

Woman says she was run off road in Litchfield, RCMP say man faces charges

Updated 6 hours ago

News

This car ended up in the ditch on its roof after an incident in Litchfield July 16 at supper time. The crash also involved a white SUV that fled the scene. The mother of the woman driving the car says her daughter was forced off the road. The SUV was later found and a man has been charged with assault with a weapon and dangerous driving.

Woman says she was run off road in Litchfield, RCMP say man faces charges

Updated 6 hours ago

Rev. Will Ferrey, rector of Christ Church in Amherst, and members of his congregation march in Amherst’s Pride parade in June. Ferrey said he and his congregation are disappointed with the Anglican Church of Canada’s vote not to change its marriage canon to allow same-sex marriages.

Anglicans in Nova Scotia, P.E.I. can seek same-sex marriage though ‘local option’

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Psychologist Simon Sherry poses for a photo on Tuesday at his downtown Halifax practice that overlooks the new NSLC Cannabis location on Clyde Street.

Don’t add more pot shops in Nova Scotia: psychologist

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Black-legged, or deer ticks are not the only kind of tick that can transmit disease, dog ticks like the one shown here and have been found to carry a number of things, writes Donna Lugar. - 123RF

Tick talk: Dr. Sommers speaks to Municipality of Pictou County council about Lyme Disease prevention

Updated a day ago

Sports

Ryan Graves was back in hometown of Yarmouth to run a hockey school for minor hockey kids July 15-19. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

On home ice: Ryan Graves back in Yarmouth NS to run hockey school for minor hockey players

Updated 14 hours ago

Adam Ogilvie, second from left, recently competed in the Highland Games Bressuire, in France. He won the French Master Championship, for those aged 40 and over.

Debert man records first place finish at highland games in France

Updated Jul 16, 2019 at 1:03 p.m.

Dartmouth’s Lindell Wigginton, seen here playing for the Iowa State Cyclones, is said to have been picked up by the Toronto Raptors to play in the NBA summer league. - Iowa State University

Report: Raptors sign Dartmouth's Lindell Wigginton to play in summer league

Updated Jun 21, 2019 at 7:37 p.m.

Jack Hughes has done the work to be selected first overall Friday.

Ben Kuzma: Jack Hughes is the difference-maker as NHL's top projected draft pick

Updated Jun 21, 2019 at 9:29 a.m.

Business

A fishing boat sails past The Cat ferry as it is docked in Yarmouth. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Bay Ferries not taking any more reservations until "definitive" answer known about 2019 Cat ferry service

Updated Jul 16, 2019 at 9:56 a.m.

Rachel D’Entremont and Victoria Burry of the Health Hut in Clarenville.

Clarenville business offers environmentally friendly options for daily living

Updated Jun 27, 2019 at 6:51 a.m.

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 River house built with around 612,000 recycled plastic bottles

Updated Jul 10, 2019 at 9:18 a.m.

Federal support to the Cat Ferry is far too tepid, and affects its sustainability, writes John Sollows. - Tina Comeau

Cat ferry 2019 season start delayed: Bay Ferries

Updated Jul 09, 2019 at 12:35 p.m.

Living

A lineup of Minis - the marque of the year - in all colours and styles. - Theo Giesen

Mini invasion: British Motoring Festival celebrates tenth anniversary in Windsor

Updated 10 hours ago

Common causes of air impurities in your home

Updated Jul 12, 2019 at 2:35 p.m.

Heather finished the chair by painting two white “racing stripes” down the back, and it started pouring before she got the chair set up on the lawn. - Heather Laura Clarke

MY HANDMADE HOME: Making a DIY Adirondack chair

Updated Jul 12, 2019 at noon

You can’t go wrong with crisp white for your bathroom towels and accessories. Photo: Ikea

Five tips for a quick bathroom refresh

Updated Jul 10, 2019 at 1:52 p.m.

Opinion

Wendy Elliott. File

WENDY ELLIOTT: Climate issues have to get some respect

Updated Jul 16, 2019 at 11:26 a.m.

Nova Scotia’s government introduced a coastal protection bill this week. The coastline above is in Hants County. - Ryan Taplin

VIBERT: Adapting to climate change on the coast

Updated Jul 09, 2019 at 8:35 a.m.

Lunenburg West MLA Mark Furey announced that Halifax’s EXP Architects were awarded the $4.77 million contract to renovate the South Shore Regional Hospital’s aging facilities. (Josh Healey)

VIBERT: Furey ‘undermined’ role of chief justice

Updated Jul 09, 2019 at 8:44 a.m.

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: McNeil's inaction setting stage for future nursing home crisis

Updated Jul 09, 2019 at 8:43 a.m.

Community

Tina Comeau 2018 year end scrapbook. Grabbing a photo during the Seafest car show on Main Street, but not of the cars. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

It's Seafest week in Yarmouth

Updated 10 hours ago

Plenty of folks from near and far came out to celebrate the grand opening of Carol’s Place in Berwick on Canada Day weekend.

Carol’s Place now open in Berwick

Updated Jul 03, 2019 at 9:44 a.m.

Antique car enthusiasts from throughout the Maritimes, plus a few from western Canada and the United States, will make their way to Windsor this month to showcase their prized possessions at the 10th British Motoring Festival.

British Motoring Festival to celebrate 10th anniversary in Windsor

Updated Jul 04, 2019 at 7:28 a.m.

Rain on Canada Day moved activities indoors at Macdonald Museum in Middleton July 1, but the place was packed with young and old alike as Test of Time performed, cupcakes were served, faces were painted, and flags were unfurled and waved. People were wearing lots of red, maple leafs were evident, and patriotism was on display at every turn.

Middleton celebrates Canada Day 2019

Updated Jul 02, 2019 at 10:22 a.m.

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This car ended up in the ditch on its roof after an incident in Litchfield July 16 at supper time. The crash also involved a white SUV that fled the scene. The mother of the woman driving the car says her daughter was forced off the road. The SUV was later found and a man has been charged with assault with a weapon and dangerous driving.

Woman says she was run off road in Litchfield, RCMP say man faces charges

The main reason for dead-heading rhododenrons is esthetic.

Dead-heading large rhodos almost impossible

A champion chow chow named ‘Lucky,’ from Kansas, who bolted from its handler in New Waterford Monday morning, is shown in this file photo. Darren McKinnon, president of the Cape Breton Kennel Club, said he’s that upset the dog is missing and says the dogs would be frightened and in an area where coyotes have been seen. He's been working and has been working non-stop to track Lucky down.

Sightings coming in of Kansas dog who went missing in New Waterford

The province has filed a leave to appeal with the Supreme Court of Canada. They want that court to stay the Appeal Court’s order to unseal documents pertaining to the Alton Gas file in the meantime. - File

Supreme Court decision allows Nova Scotia government to keep 'conquered people' documents secret, for now

A lineup of Minis - the marque of the year - in all colours and styles. - Theo Giesen

Mini invasion: British Motoring Festival celebrates tenth anniversary in Windsor

Your look at a rainbow of Pride events in Halifax

The 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus gets 363 kilometres of advertised range, along with 215 total horsepower. - Justin Pritchard

2019 Nissan Leaf Plus bridges range gap

Ryan Graves was back in hometown of Yarmouth to run a hockey school for minor hockey kids July 15-19. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

On home ice: Ryan Graves back in Yarmouth NS to run hockey school for minor hockey players

AUTO ADVICE: Window won’t go up; check-engine notice

The Snail, a 750 Honda Shadow, is pictured in Nufrage Harbour, P.E.I., in 2012. - Mark Creamer

BACKSEAT RIDER: Go camping on the bike and let versatility be your guide this summer

Our 2019 Mazda 3 GS tester was powered by a 155 horsepower, 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engine. - Justin Pritchard

2019 Mazda 3 GS might just be most important test drive in busy compact-car segment

The 2019 Porsche Macan S is powered by a turbocharged, 3.0-litre V6 that makes up to 348 horsepower and 352 lb.-ft. of torque.

FIRST DRIVE: 2019 Porsche Macan S is ‘a true sport utility vehicle’