Longtime TSN Broadcaster, Darren 'Dutch' Dutchyshen, Has Passed Away
If you've watched SportsCentre on TSN at any point in time over the course of the past 30 years, you'll recognize his face. Not just that, but his unique style and humour made him among the best at what he did in the Canadian sports broadcasting landscape. A few years ago Darren was diagnosed with colon cancer. Yesterd...
May 17, 2024
Patio permit fees hurt small business: CFIB
Atlantic Canadian businesses are calling on municipalities to either reduce or waive patio permit fees. Restaurants spend an average of $995 on patio permit fees, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Policy Analyst Alex Oulton said small businesses often use patios to help increase their seatin...
May 16, 2024
Miraculously no injuries after transport truck topples from overpass
It was gridlock around Halifax for several hours after multiple crashes, including a spectacular incident which occurred when a transport truck plowed through a set of guard rails and off an overpass. It happened on Thursday afternoon when the 18-wheeler toppled off an overpass on Highway 101 and eventually landed on t...
May 16, 2024
NO LONG WEEKEND CURSE! Gas 'n Diesel Both Going Down!
Like the title says....gas and diesel prices are going DOWN before a long weekend! Gas prices are dropping 3.8 cents per litre at midnight. Regular gas will be around $1.75 in the city tomorrow morning. Diesel prices will also go down 1.3 per litre.
May 16, 2024
New curling facility coming to Timberlea 'terrific' for curlers: Mayflower president
A brand-new curling facility coming to Timberlea, is going to be terrific for those who enjoy the sport in not only Nova Scotia, but Atlantic Canada and beyond. That's according to the President of the historic Mayflower Curling Club, Mike Christie. The province recently announced a grant of $3 million toward a $22 mil...
May 16, 2024
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N.S. Premier questions delays in federal support Chignecto Ithmus
Nova Scotia government officials are questioning why the federal government is spending $1 billion protecting a regional connection in Quebec but continues to drag its feet on similar support for the Chignecto Isthmus. The federal government is spending $1 billion on repairs to the Quebec Bridge which crosses the St. L...
May 16, 2024
Fine for illegal burning bumps to $25,000 during wildfire season
The fine for starting an illegal fire during wildfire season is going up to $25,000. That's up from the basic fine of $237.50. With Victoria Day weekend on the horizon, the province announced the fine is effective for those who violate the daily burn ban. Premier Tim Houston says this will make sure people pause and ch...
May 16, 2024
NSTU needs run-off election to determine new president
Members of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union will have to wait a little longer to find out who their new president will be. The union says there was a vote Wednesday, but no clear winner, so, there will be a run-off election, May 29. Three members have been dropped from the running, Nancy de la Chevotiere, Grant Frost and...
May 16, 2024
Scottish Gaelic speakers visiting N.S. to promote language and network
Some Scottish Gaelic speakers have come to Nova Scotia to strengthen cultural ties. Celebrating Mìos nan Gàidheal, or 'Gaelic Nova Scotia Month', the group is travelling around the province to learn from locals and promote the language. Sionainn MacMullin, from the Office of Gaelic Affairs at Cape Breton ...
May 16, 2024
Adam Sandler & Netflix Make It Official: Happy Gilmore Is Back
There have been rumours, but now it's official. Adam Sandler and Netflix have made an official announcement: Release date TBD! -The Morning Surge
May 16, 2024