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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

In a secret agreement with Northern Pulp, the provincial government agreed to pay for part of the mill’s environmental assessment of its new effluent treatment plant. - File

Province must consult Pictou Landing First Nation about money for ...

Former Amherst jail guard convicted for ‘A frenzy of slashing and ...

Damage in front of the Lakelawn Motel in Yarmouth as a result of Dorian. CARLA ALLEN PHOTO

Thousands left without power as Dorian brings heavy rain and high winds to southwestern Nova Scotia

Updated Sep 08, 2019 at 4:37 p.m.

Former Amherst jail guard convicted for ‘A frenzy of slashing and wounding’ over child support

Updated 5 hours ago

Yarmouth Justice Centre. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Yarmouth County robbery against senior results in second prison sentence of seven-and-a-half years

Updated 7 hours ago

Nova Scotia public school will soon begin offering free menstrual products to their students.

Nova Scotia schools to provide free menstrual products to students

Updated 7 hours ago

Local

These black locust trees narrowly missed hitting a Shelburne home.

Shelburne community comes together to weather Dorian, aid in clean-up

Published 14 hours ago

Karl Funk calls it a day under unsettled skies after hitting the waves off Flag Pond Beach Park in Cow Bay on Tuesday. Tropical depression 6, expected to become tropical storm Erin later Tuesday, should track northeastward toward Atlantic Canada, bringing rain to the region overnight Thursday and Friday.
TIM KROCHAK/ The Chronicle Herald

UPDATED: Erin to bring rain and wind to Maritimes Thursday night and Friday

Updated Aug 28, 2019 at 11:17 a.m.

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 Aug 26, 2019 at 12:04 p.m.

Federal Rural Economic Development Minister Bernadette Jordan watches as Nova Scotia Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Chuck Porter signs a new provincial-federal community housing programs agreement. The agreement will see $394 million spent over 10 years building and repairing affordable housing in the province. - Ian Fairclough

Feds, province go halves on $394 million for affordable housing in Nova Scotia

Updated Aug 20, 2019 at 7:44 p.m.

Opinion

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STEVE BARTLETT: What we’re doing about the federal election

Updated Sep 12, 2019 at 7:23 a.m.

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

JIM VIBERT: Liberal secrets in Alton Gas briefs getting expensive

Updated Jul 20, 2019 at 8:42 a.m.

Wendy Elliott. File

WENDY ELLIOTT: Climate issues have to get some respect

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

Business

News Media Canada wants the federal parties to commit to restricting Canada Post's plans to expand its flyer distribution using an unfair advantage provided to them by the government.

FEDERAL ELECTION: Parties asked to stop Canada Post from expanding flyer distribution plans

Updated Sep 13, 2019 at 10:14 a.m.

Alicia MacDonald working on developing gluten-free beer.

Against the grain: Port Rexton brewer deals and adapts to gluten-free lifestyle

Updated Aug 09, 2019 at 2:10 p.m.

A 2018 photo of the shipyard in Clarenville.

Clarenville NL dockyard back in business under new ownership

Updated Aug 07, 2019 at 5:20 p.m.

Nolan D’Eon, owner of Deon Oyster Company, formerly Eel Lake Oyster Farm, explains the operation of a solar-powered oyster sorter on a barge in Salt Bay.

Solar-powered oyster sorter makes a difference at DEon Oyster Company

Updated Aug 06, 2019 at 8:48 p.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.

Sailors line up for a race during the 2019 International Albacore Championship sailing regatta hosted by the Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club (SHYC) from Aug 24 to 30. Pauline Rook photo

Albacore races go off ‘without a hitch’

Published Sep 03, 2019 at 7:16 a.m.

Aaron MacPhee attempts to slide back to second base as the Knights’ Austin Sabean tries to tag him out.

NSIBL championship final in Windsor expected to be an exciting one

Updated Sep 01, 2019 at 10:41 a.m.

HFX Wanderer FC’s Duran Lee, left, was a busy defender taking on challenges against Valour FC in Canadian Premier League action on Wednesday night. (Valour FC)

Duran Lee to make Wanderers home debut

Updated Aug 31, 2019 at 4:04 p.m.

Lifestyles

Hike Nova Scotia is encouraging Nova Scotians to get out and get active through their annual Fall Guided Hike Series.

Nova Scotia fall colours featured in hike series

Published 13 hours ago

Online learning

JILL ELLSWORTH: Back to School

Published a day ago

Lesley Crewe

LESLEY CREWE: The dance you dance when you have a sick friend

Updated 15 hours ago

Gunning Cove teen Travis Nickerson is plotting a course towards a career in the Navy largely in part because of the training and experiences he had the opportunity to take part in as a cadet with RCSSC 180 Saxon.

Cadet experience helps Shelburne teen chart future course

Published Sep 11, 2019 at 5:25 p.m.

Recent Stories

In a secret agreement with Northern Pulp, the provincial government agreed to pay for part of the mill’s environmental assessment of its new effluent treatment plant. - File

Province must consult Pictou Landing First Nation about money for Northern Pulp

Former Amherst jail guard convicted for ‘A frenzy of slashing and wounding’ over child support

Yarmouth Justice Centre. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Yarmouth County robbery against senior results in second prison sentence of seven-and-a-half years

Nova Scotia public school will soon begin offering free menstrual products to their students.

Nova Scotia schools to provide free menstrual products to students

The Yarmouth Justice Centre. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Judge gives sentence of 'time served' in case of assault on Yarmouth teenager

Yarmouth Justice Centre. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Driver of vehicle in assault on girl receives 18 month conditional sentence

Shawn Wade Hynes follows his lawyer into the court room. Hynes is charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon. He has pled not guilty.

Trial for Pictou County man accused of shooting co-worker with a nail gun underway

Premier Stephen McNeil announces $48.8 million on Sept. 4, 2019 for a new interchange along Highway 103 to be cost-shared with the federal government and the town. - Josh Healey

McNeil Liberals regain lead in latest poll of Nova Scotia voters

An opening ceremony was held Sept. 14 for the Beacon of Light Park on the Yarmouth Regional Hospital grounds. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

New Beacon of Light Park in Yarmouth shines focus on mental health

Hike Nova Scotia is encouraging Nova Scotians to get out and get active through their annual Fall Guided Hike Series.

Nova Scotia fall colours featured in hike series

Pictured above are cast members from CentreStage Theatre’s production of The Cemetery Club.

The Cemetery Club a long-time crowd favourite

A school bus and 18-wheeler were damaged in Wilmot when the truck collided with the back of the bus, causing fender damage and a broken window.
KATHERINE BICKFORD

Annapolis RCMP advising safety in school zones and around buses after 18-wheeler hits school bus