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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

Cumberland-Colchester MP Bill Casey (right) speaks with Oxford Lion Bruce Selkirk after announcing federal funding for geophysical testing of the sinkhole in the Lions Park and surrounding areas.

MP Bill Casey calling on federal, provincial government to study ...

The Kona electric is powered by a 150 kW electric motor, and a 64 kWh lithium polymer battery which generates 201 horsepower and 209 lb.-ft. of torque. - Hyundai

FIRST DRIVE: Hyundai hits home run with 2020 Kona electric

Clark’s Harbour resident Della Smith, left, who is also a part-time Seal Islander, talks with Sharon Meade and Karel Allard from the Canadian Wildlife Service at the official announcement. It was stated 80 per cent of seal Island is now protected by the Nova Scotia Nature Trust. KATHY JOHNSON PHOTO

Seal Island protected

Updated Aug 21, 2019 at 1:14 p.m.

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, N.S. to receive high school diplomas

Updated Jul 01, 2019 at 9:40 a.m.

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.

Local

Lola, on right, is a Newfoundland/Bernese, who partners with handler Gordie Thompson. , They are one of the new teams with the St. John Ambulance therapy dog program in South West Nova.

Six more therapy dog teams join regional force

Updated a day ago

Roseway Hospital in Shelburne. (Tina Comeau)

Shelburne Roseway Hospital ER closures during July 12-14 timeframe

Published Jul 11, 2019 at 4:24 p.m.

Health Canada has issued a recall warning for 794-gram (28 ounce) Eat Smart Sweet Kale Vegetable Salad Bag Kit made by Fresh Taste Produce Ltd. after tests revealed possible listeria contamination.

Recall warning issued for kale salad kit sold in Atlantic Canada

Published Jul 10, 2019 at 9:24 a.m.

Roseway Hospital in Shelburne. (Tina Comeau)

Shelburne Roseway Hospital ER department closure during July 9-11 timeframe

Published Jul 09, 2019 at 1:18 p.m.

Opinion

The Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie will perform solo as part of WE Day Atlantic Canada in Halifax today.

STEVE BARTLETT: Gord Downie, and the gift that lasts

Updated Aug 19, 2019 at 12:48 p.m.

Alberta UCP Leader Jason Kenney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford at an anti-carbon tax rally last October. Ontario’s political values, once so different, more nearly resemble those of the West, Andrew Coyne writes.

LANA PAYNE: The war on workers

Updated Jul 16, 2019 at 11:02 a.m.

Mr. Ratburn, right, walks down the aisle with his soon-to-be husband. - PBS Kids

BRIAN HODDER: An educational opportunity on equality missed

Updated Jul 16, 2019 at 11:03 a.m.

QOL-NS-no9_EnvelopeNO STAMP-envelopepic - Engage Nova Scotia

COMMENTARY: Engage Nova Scotia looking to understand province's quality of life with new survey

Updated Jul 16, 2019 at 11:03 a.m.

Business

CARLA ALLEN PHOTO
Yarmouth businessmen Pierre Jacoub and Pierre Marois now own five McDonald’s restaurants on the south shore.

Meet Pierre and Pierre, owners of Yarmouth and Barrington McDonald’s and now 3 more

Updated Aug 22, 2019 at 1:05 p.m.

Newfoundland Salt Company’s Peter Burt and Robin Crane, recipients of the national Molson Partnership Grant.
PHOTO COURTESY OF NEWFOUNDLAND SALT COMPANY

Worth its salt: Newfoundland Salt Company winners of national Molson Partnership

Updated Jul 26, 2019 at 7:10 a.m.

Paul and Holly Sanford in their Mad Hatter Wine Bar at the bottom of St. George Street in Annapolis Royal. Paul Sanford was a fisherman for 43 years. He came ashore for good in April and went to work on the bar that opened recently.

Wine bar Sanford’s new wheelhouse - Lifelong fisherman opens unique Mad Hatter Wine Bar at water's edge in Annapolis Royal

Updated Jul 24, 2019 at 1:36 p.m.

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.

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.

Halifax Wanderers FC defender Peter Schaale controls the ball against Cavalry FC during Saturday’s Canadian Premier League game at the Wanderers Grounds. (Trevor MacMillan/Halifax Wanderers)

Wanderers play to 0-0 draw against Cavalry FC in Schaale’s finale

Updated Aug 10, 2019 at 6:25 p.m.

The Halifax Thunderbirds announced the siging of defender Scott Campbell on Thursday.

Thunderbirds sign veteran defender Campbell

Published Aug 08, 2019 at 11:54 a.m.

Halifax Wanderers defender Peter Schaale, right, challenges York FC’s Manuel Aparicio during a July 6 Canadian Premier League game at the Wanderers Grounds. TIM KROCHAK/ The Chronicle Herald

Schaale to leave Halifax Wanderers to return to Cape Breton University

Updated Aug 08, 2019 at 2:53 a.m.

Lifestyles

This curious dog was more keen on sniffing than swimming at the Rath-Eastlink Community Centre.

Dog Dip Afternoon: Swimming with Truro's big dogs

Updated 23 hours ago

archive photo courtesy Mary Brown's

Happy Birthday, Mary Brown's

Updated Aug 14, 2019 at 2:28 p.m.

In the neighbourhood around Florence’s great cathedral, it’s easy to time-travel back to the Renaissance period. (Cameron Hewitt)

Experiencing Italy's Renaissance in person

Updated Aug 06, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.

Gillian Segal designed this nursery for her daughter. “It’s super-fun, super-playful, and not formal, but it’s something that I think even when she’s 10 years old will still be great,” says Segal.

What’s trending in nursery décor

Updated Aug 05, 2019 at 1:41 p.m.

Recent Stories

Cumberland-Colchester MP Bill Casey (right) speaks with Oxford Lion Bruce Selkirk after announcing federal funding for geophysical testing of the sinkhole in the Lions Park and surrounding areas.

MP Bill Casey calling on federal, provincial government to study highway near Oxford

Safe senior driving: As eyesight fades, eye discipline can compensate

The Kona electric is powered by a 150 kW electric motor, and a 64 kWh lithium polymer battery which generates 201 horsepower and 209 lb.-ft. of torque. - Hyundai

FIRST DRIVE: Hyundai hits home run with 2020 Kona electric

Lisa’s road trip offered occasions for her to pause, reflect on life and appreciate the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross for its superb handling of the 1,875 kilometres covered on her road trip to Nova Scotia’s tranquil coves, hidden beaches, sculpted coastlines, reversing rivers, lush valleys, and misty rocky lakes. - Garry Sowerby

A dicey drive in the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Black Edition

Lola, on right, is a Newfoundland/Bernese, who partners with handler Gordie Thompson. , They are one of the new teams with the St. John Ambulance therapy dog program in South West Nova.

Six more therapy dog teams join regional force

Heather loves her new, wider photo ledges — and so far, the frames are staying put! - Heather Laura Clarke

MY HANDMADE HOME: Updated living room photo ledges

This curious dog was more keen on sniffing than swimming at the Rath-Eastlink Community Centre.

Dog Dip Afternoon: Swimming with Truro's big dogs

A light-coloured chalk paint can brighten any set of cabinets. It gave my master bathroom a new vibe. - Millicent McKay

HOMEBODY: I’m finally mastering my master bath

The Southeast District RCMP is investigating following an off-road vehicle crash in Memramcook that left one man dead and another injured.

RCMP investigates stabbing in Pictou Landing

Central Nova PC candidate George Canyon meets Conservative supporters during a meet-and-greet Aug. 22 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Stellarton.

Central Nova Conservative candidate George Canyon draws large crowd at meet and greet

Trey Cordle of Silver Bullet Bar-B-Q was busy preparing ribs and chicken Friday morning at Glasgow Square in New Glasgow, as part of the first ever Pictou County Ribfest.

Finger-lickin' good: Ribfest has arrived in Pictou County

Video: Dogs splash and swim at the Rath-Eastlink Community Centre