A pair of well known Canadian actors are set to star in the Saint John Theatre Company’s latest production of a famous Samuel Beckett Play. Actor Eric Peterson, best known for his role in “Corner Gas”, and R.H. Thomson of “Anne with an E” will star in “Waiting For Godot” which makes it’s debut at … Read More “National stars headline Saint John Theatre Company’s latest production in N.B.” »
A popular Saint John park by the Reversing Falls could soon see a little less green and a lot more pavement. The Irving Pulp & Paper Mill on the city’s Westside is set to undergo a $1.1 billion upgrade as part of “Project NextGen” which will see the mill’s production increase by roughly 66 per … Read More “Irving Pulp and Paper proposes parking lot project at Wolastoq Park in Saint John, N.B.” »
On any given day, Ariel Bissett could be driving her Japanese mini-truck across Nova Scotia with Margaret Atwood, Tove Jansson, or Stephen King riding shotgun, along with literal armfuls of other notable authors stuffed in the back. Her list of passengers changes depending on her destination, but the goal is always the same: Putting a … Read More “Riding and reading: Popular Nova Scotian YouTuber launches mobile bookstore” »
A 76-year-old man who was reported missing Saturday in Annapolis District has been found deceased, said a Nova Scotia RCMP news release Sunday. On Saturday, RCMP asked for assistance finding Donald Illsley, who was last seen alive at 7:00 a.m. on Ben Phinney Road in Forrest Glade, N.S. The death is not believed to be … Read More “Missing man found deceased in Annapolis Valley, N.S.” »
For a decade or so, they were a fixture on Halifax’s busy Gottingen Street: three men seated every morning outside the same café, discussing the comings and goings over cigarettes, hot coffee and tea. The daily tradition changed in 2020 when Leroy Loppie died at the age of 76. This past July, Clyde Tanner died, also at 76. Dave Demone died earlier this … Read More “Halifax coffee shop holds memorial for 3 longtime patrons” »
Sherbrooke Village in Guysborough County normally comes alive during the holiday season, encouraging visitors to experience the way of life before the turn of the 20th century. But not this year. The museum has cancelled its Old Fashioned Christmas, which has been running since 1996. An announcement on Facebook cited “shifting community demographics and volunteer burnout.” Wendy … Read More “Sherbrooke Village cancels Christmas event due to volunteer shortage” »
Bystander intervention training offered at all post-secondary institutions in Nova Scotia is expanding to high schools. An email from the Department of Education and Early Childhood development said the Waves of Change training to address sexualized violence will be offered in some high schools this year. “We are currently working with local organizations and other … Read More “Bystander intervention training program expanding to N.S. high schools” »
