The name of the Royal Canadian Navy’s fifth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) is now official. The HMCS Frédérick Rolette was christened Saturday morning at the Irving Shipyard in Halifax. “The naming of a ship is an act that is done with deep consideration and reflection on our collective history, both as a nation … Read More “Fifth Arctic and Offshore Patrol ship officially named HMCS Frédérick Rolette” »
A legendary Canadian band from the Maritimes is making its return to the region, and is set to perform Saturday in the province where it all began, all to fulfil the wish of one of the group’s founding members. April Wine is a staple in Canadian classic rock music, and is extra special to the … Read More “Legendary Canadian rock band April Wine returns to where it all started” »
With cycling events happening in both Salisbury and Saint John, N.B., on Sunday, motorists are being advised to watch out for increased bicycle traffic during certain hours. The Salisbury Road Race will be taking place between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. in the town of Salisbury with approximately 60 cyclist taking part … Read More “Cycling events to bring increased bicycle traffic to parts of N.B. on Sunday” »
Motorists in the Sackville and Dorchester, NB area received some good news on Friday. A temporary bridge will be put in place on Route 106, the main road that connects the two communities. That route was closed on April 1 after heavy rains in late March damaged a culvert. In a Facebook post, Tantramar Mayor … Read More “Province provides temporary solution for N.B. road closure” »
It’s been almost a year since Samantha Brannen fled her Clyde River, N.S., home as it became shrouded in thick smoke and ash rained from the sky. Brannen would not be able to return for two weeks as a wildfire tore through Shelburne County in southwest Nova Scotia. Now, the memories are coming back. “I can start to feel … Read More “Halifax and Shelburne County residents on edge as wildfire anniversaries approach” »
10 minutes ago News Duration 2:38 Some Grade 12 students in Nova Scotia are learning a new way of looking at environmental science. They’re in a pilot course called Netukulimk 12, which combines Western science with Mi’kmaw knowledge. And after a successful first semester, the course is expanding to more schools this fall. Adblock test … Read More “These N.S. students are using Mi’kmaw concepts to learn environmental science” »
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