Traffic will be blocked from crossing the world’s longest covered bridge in New Brunswick on Monday afternoon as a total solar eclipse passes overhead. The Hartland Covered Bridge will be closed to vehicles between noon and 6 p.m. “It’s just to control traffic and to avoid any mishaps with people who aren’t familiar with the protocols … Read More “Iconic N.B. covered bridge will be blocked to traffic during total solar eclipse” »
People coming off the Easter long weekend needing some work from their orthodontist may have had quite the shock Tuesday morning. Dr. John Sherrard Orthodontist in Quispamsis, N.B., announced through its website it was closing its shop for good with no warning to patients or reason given. The posted statement reads in part: “Sadly, after … Read More “Patients left scrambling after Quispamsis, N.B., orthodontist abruptly closes practice” »
In the face of mounting criticism and following a tense public meeting with the premier earlier this week, the Nova Scotia government has shelved a piece of legislation that would have led to municipal consolidation in Antigonish County. “I’m so excited,” Anne-Marie Long, a member of the citizens’ group opposing the proposed merger, told reporters … Read More “Province shuts down plan for Antigonish amalgamation” »
Over the last six months, more people have moved from Prince Edward Island to other provinces than have moved from other provinces to P.E.I. Most of that out migration was to the other Atlantic provinces and Alberta. Four hundred more islanders left P.E.I. for Alberta in the last year than vice versa. That’s the biggest … Read More “Pandemic-era population patterns on P.E.I. show signs of pulling back” »
Thursday night Snow arriving in southwestern New Brunswick and western Nova Scotia created some slushy roads in some areas through the day Thursday. As the snow moves eastward Thursday night, it is expected to intensify for a few areas, leading to higher snow amounts on Friday. Two areas in particular are expected to pick up … Read More “Snowfall warnings issued in parts of the Maritimes before weather ramps up Thursday night” »
Merlin in Halifax isn’t a wizard, but he’s about to do a disappearing act. According to a news release from the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Merlin the Macaw, a resident mascot for the facility, is flying off to Safari Niagara in Fort Erie, Ontario. The release says Merlin, who arrived at the museum in … Read More “Merlin the Macaw leaving Halifax for Ontario due to depression and stress” »
A Halifax hospital complex was hit with a second water-main line break overnight, after an initial one on Wednesday led to the cancellation of elective and non-urgent surgeries and left the facility with no running water. A spokesperson for the provincial health authority said Thursday morning that the site — which includes the Halifax Infirmary, … Read More “Halifax hospital complex still without running water after 2nd water-main break” »
The province of Nova Scotia is increasing its reward for information in the case of a teenager missing since 2022. The provincial Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program typically offers up to $150,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in cases under the program. Devon Sinclair Marsman’s was initially added to the … Read More “N.S. increasing reward for information on missing teen” »
Police say a man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was injured at a Halifax apartment building. Halifax Regional Police responded to a physical disturbance on South Park Street just after midnight Wednesday. Police say they found a woman at the scene with life-threatening injuries. She was taken to hospital for treatment. … Read More “Man charged with attempted murder after disturbance at Halifax apartment building” »
Nova Scotia Health says another water break has happened at the QEII Halifax Infirmary site. The health authority says the break happened overnight and the Infirmary, the Veterans Memorial Building, and the Abbie J. Lane are without running water and stream. There is no running water for flushing toilets or drinking as of Thursday morning. … Read More “Second water main break reported at QEII Halifax Infirmary site” »
