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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 ...

<p>Corwin Mills came back to his hometown after finishing law school in 1972 to start his own practice in a place where he could enjoy his love of the outdoors and cross-country skiing, and help his community grow through his involvement as a volunteer on various boards, committees and organizations.</p>

Town of Clarenville to name street after Corwin Mills

Doris Watkins and Mike Cunningham with a photo of the Yarmouth Bar in 1885.

The building of Yarmouth Bar: history uncovered for forgotten community

Student Jack Collier, astride Lacey, exchanges a high five with Stetson Hill Equestrian Center owner/instructor Amy Walls.

Yarmouth equestrian centre tacks up success with therapeutic riding ...

2019 Barrington Municipal High School prom. KEN CHETWYND PHOTO

PHOTO GALLERY: Barrington high school celebrated its prom

Updated 13 hours ago

An extrication demonstration at an firefighters Family Fun Day held before in Yarmouth. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Island Barrington Passage Fire Department hosting extrication competition June 15-16

Published Jun 14, 2019 at 12:34 p.m.

<p>Corwin Mills came back to his hometown after finishing law school in 1972 to start his own practice in a place where he could enjoy his love of the outdoors and cross-country skiing, and help his community grow through his involvement as a volunteer on various boards, committees and organizations.</p>

Town of Clarenville to name street after Corwin Mills

Published 10 hours ago

Doris Watkins and Mike Cunningham with a photo of the Yarmouth Bar in 1885.

The building of Yarmouth Bar: history uncovered for forgotten community

Published 11 hours ago

News

Specialized mattresses for nursing home beds can be seen behind Health Minister Randy Delorey and Christina Baert-Wilson, senior director of Community and Health Services with the Canadian Red Cross, during a tour of the Red Cross’s equipment facility in Dartmouth in March. - John McPhee

First nursing home inspection reports posted online

Updated 4 hours ago

An RCMP officer stands outside the Valley Credit Union branch in Canning Friday morning, after a shot was fired during an attempted armed robbery. - Ian Fairclough

Charges laid in attempted armed robbery at credit union in Canning

Updated a day ago

Regurgitated food, difficulty swallowing and lethargy were the tell-tale signs of Trichomonosis in this male purple finch which was filmed and photographed in Cape Breton on June 14, 2019.

‘It was just horrific’: Parasite fatal to birds believed to be behind weekend sightings in Nova Scotia

Updated a day ago

Former U.S. president Barack Obama and NBA commissioner Adam Silver chat before Game Two of the 2019 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. - Kyle Terada / USA TODAY Sports via Reuters

Former U.S. president Barack Obama to speak in Halifax on Nov. 13

Updated Jun 17, 2019 at 3:53 p.m.

Sports

Drummondville Voltigeurs forward Brandon Skubel slides into Halifax Mooseheads goaltender Alexis Gravel during a QMJHL game at the Scotiabank Centre this season. (ERIC WYNNE/Chronicle Herald)

Judge approves lawsuit against QMJHL over pay for players

Updated a day ago

Leylah Annie Fernandez of Canada during the girls juniors singles final against Emma Navarro of The United States at the French Open at Roland Garros on June 8, 2019 in Paris, France.

With a Grand Slam junior title, Leylah Annie Fernandez has met one of her three goals this year

Updated Jun 12, 2019 at 6:45 a.m.

Yarmouth County hockey player Ryan Semple. SOUTH SHORE MUSTANGS PHOTO

Yarmouth Mariners choose Ryan Semple as their territorial pick ahead of MHL midget draft

Published Jun 11, 2019 at 8:42 a.m.

Leylah Annie Fernandez of Canada celebrates victory with the trophy during the girls juniors singles final against Emma Navarro of The United States during Day fourteen of the 2019 French Open at Roland Garros on June 08, 2019 in Paris, France.

Laval's Leylah Annie Fernandez wins French Open junior singles title

Updated Jun 12, 2019 at 6:44 a.m.

Business

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 Jun 07, 2019 at 6:24 p.m.

A pallet of sacks filled with coffee beans is hoisted from the cargo hold of Avontuur, a two-masted schooner docked in Halifax. The cargo for Just Us Coffee Cooperative in Grand Pré was unloaded Wednesday by members of the Halifax Longshoremen’s Association Local 269, who volunteered their time.

Nova Scotia coffee co-op Just Us Coffee looks to the past to cut its carbon footprint

Updated May 16, 2019 at 11:39 a.m.

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Plastic straws phased out at IKEA

Published May 14, 2019 at 7:16 p.m.

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Dramatic turnaround in population growth

Published May 14, 2019 at 7:13 p.m.

Living

Doris Watkins and Mike Cunningham with a photo of the Yarmouth Bar in 1885.

The building of Yarmouth Bar: history uncovered for forgotten community

Published 11 hours ago

Merle Sullivan of Nuttby is shown on his 95th birthday, Nov. 26, 2014. He passed away just shy of his 96th in August 2015 after a long and happy life.

2 Minutes with Merle Sullivan

Updated Jun 13, 2019 at 8:18 p.m.

Wally Polson

2 Minutes with Wally Polson

Updated Jun 14, 2019 at 8:37 p.m.

Jeremy Novak, the inventor of the character Jerome the Gravekeeper, says his view of mortality changed after losing his father this past February.

2 Minutes with Jeremy Novak

Updated Jun 13, 2019 at 8:17 p.m.

Opinion

Although headlines scream culture wars, Atlantic Canadians agree on a lot of key issues. Here, a view of the Halifax skyline, early morning. - Shutterstock

OPINION: Busting the myth that Canadians are polarized on climate and immigration

Updated May 22, 2019 at 4:06 p.m.

Jim Vibert

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

Updated Mar 07, 2019 at 6:58 a.m.

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: OPOR deal creating plenty of smoke

Updated Mar 06, 2019 at 7:09 a.m.

Letter to the Editor

Pharmacy decision an insult to Lycetts and broader community

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

Community

<p>Corwin Mills came back to his hometown after finishing law school in 1972 to start his own practice in a place where he could enjoy his love of the outdoors and cross-country skiing, and help his community grow through his involvement as a volunteer on various boards, committees and organizations.</p>

Town of Clarenville to name street after Corwin Mills

Published 10 hours ago

Chaz Thorne, a Halifax-based filmmaker and business consultant, will launch his new book, Single Dads are Sexy, on June 15.

Halifax author hopes his new book, Single Dads Are Sexy, will be a resource for newly single fathers

Updated Jun 14, 2019 at 9:44 a.m.

Volunteers Mark Sawler, Jeremy Keizer and Clarence McCarthy barbecuing chicken at the Woodville Chicken Barbecue, an Apple Blossom Festival tradition. - Kirk Starratt

Apple Blossom tradition: Woodville Chicken Barbecue a go in spite of heavy rain

Updated Jun 03, 2019 at 10:10 a.m.

Children representing Rhythm and Sole School of Dance march in the Apple Blossom Festival Children’s Parade. - Kirk Starratt

Sun shines in Kentville for colourful Apple Blossom Festival Children’s Parade

Updated Jun 03, 2019 at 10:12 a.m.

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<p>Corwin Mills came back to his hometown after finishing law school in 1972 to start his own practice in a place where he could enjoy his love of the outdoors and cross-country skiing, and help his community grow through his involvement as a volunteer on various boards, committees and organizations.</p>

Town of Clarenville to name street after Corwin Mills

Doris Watkins and Mike Cunningham with a photo of the Yarmouth Bar in 1885.

The building of Yarmouth Bar: history uncovered for forgotten community

Student Jack Collier, astride Lacey, exchanges a high five with Stetson Hill Equestrian Center owner/instructor Amy Walls.

Yarmouth equestrian centre tacks up success with therapeutic riding program

2019 Barrington Municipal High School prom. KEN CHETWYND PHOTO

PHOTO GALLERY: Barrington high school celebrated its prom

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2019 Toyota Tundra TRD PRO offers great ride, handling

The Lexus ES impressed owners with its swanky cabin, a massively relaxing highway driving experience, low noise levels, lots of detailing and quality, and good overall fuel mileage.

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Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel in action during the Monaco Grand Prix on May 26.

TECHNICALLY SPEAKING: Gasoline is gasoline, right? Not really

Officer Jason Henry, right, was part of the team of police officers that worked with GM’s safety and security service, OnStar, to locate, disable and return the stolen 2019 GMC Canyon.

The anatomy of a car theft

The Canadian Transportation Safety Board says 160,000 car accidents occur each year in Canada and that results in eight fatalities a day, on average.

BEHIND THE WHEEL: Traffic safety must be top of mind

Specialized mattresses for nursing home beds can be seen behind Health Minister Randy Delorey and Christina Baert-Wilson, senior director of Community and Health Services with the Canadian Red Cross, during a tour of the Red Cross’s equipment facility in Dartmouth in March. - John McPhee

First nursing home inspection reports posted online

The dragon boat races are a real crowd-pleaser at Clean Annapolis River Project’s annual Annapolis River Festival. This year is no exception as teams gear up to see who can paddle one of these big boats the fastest. The fifth annual Annapolis River Festival runs from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 13 at Jubilee Park in Bridgetown.

Make a splash! - Annapolis River Festival celebrates historic waterway with day of family-oriented fun

Ron Snow of Wolfville stands with his 1955 Buick Special in front of Macdonald Museum in Middleton on Father’s Day Weekend. He was taking part in the Middleton Lions Antique Car Show. His wife bought him the car 28 years ago for Father’s Day. She passed away eight years later.

Old cars, lasting memories - Middleton Lions Antique Car Show draws lots of entries, big crowds