Category Archives: News

Province announces three more COVID-19 related deaths
The province is reporting three more COVID-19 related deaths. Health officials say the deaths occurred between February 6th and 12th. A woman in her 50s and a man in his 70s have died in the Eastern Z...
Skye Bryden-Blom Feb 17, 2022
Values, Not Demography, Are Destiny: A Conversation With Michael Adams
This episode features a fascinating interview with one of Canada's most distinguished market researchers, Michael Adams, the Chairman and Co-Founder of Environics Research. In this wide-ranging conver...
Acadia Broadcasting Corporation Feb 17, 2022

New Dates Announced For Memorial Cup
The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) announced new dates for the 2022 Memorial Cup. The tournament will now be held in Saint John from Monday, June 20 and end on Wednesday, June 29. The Saint John Sea Dog...
Tim Herd Feb 16, 2022

No end in sight for record high gas prices
A petroleum markets expert says you won’t see relief at the pump any time soon. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, says Nova Scotia could see a 2 cents per litre increas...
B. Jack Morse Feb 16, 2022

Canada’s Annual Inflation Surpasses 5 Per Cent
Annual inflation in Canada surpassed 5% for the first time since 1991, according to Statistics Canada. In its monthly report, StatsCan indicated annual inflation rose to 5.1% in January, compared to a...
Robert Lothian Feb 16, 2022

One Time Grant Being Given to Eligible Post-Secondary Students
The Nova Scotia government has announced a grant to help post-secondary students pay their bills during these trying times. Around eleven thousand students who receive Nova Scotia Student Assistance q...
Zach Pottie Feb 16, 2022

Average home price in N.S. hits new record
Another record for housing prices in Nova Scotia. The Canadian Real Estate Association has released new data showing prices have increased by 23 per cent in the past year to nearly $393,000. It’...
Skye Bryden-Blom Feb 16, 2022

QC Designation for Nine Nova Scotia Lawyers
Nine Nova Scotia lawyers are being awarded Queen’s counsel designation. The prestigious QC designation is awarded annually to recognize exceptional merit and outstanding contributions to the leg...
Zach Pottie Feb 16, 2022

Wet weather and a flash freeze coming Friday (update Wednesday 4 p.m.)
A meteorologist with Environment Canada says we’re in for some messy weather Friday. Ian Hubbard says you should be prepared for wind, rain and a sudden temperature drop. “We’re goin...
News Feb 16, 2022

Vaccinated Travellers No Longer Need Molecular COVID-19 Test To Enter Country
Travellers will no longer need a molecular COVID-19 test to enter Canada. Beginning Feb. 28, travellers can choose a rapid antigen test approved by the country they are coming from. The federal govern...
Tim Herd Feb 15, 2022





