Day: January 26, 2025

Canada’s transport minister will order an audit of the company that operates the ferry service between P.E.I. and Nova Scotia, CBC News has learned.  Anita Anand said the frequent interruptions to Northumberland Ferries Limited’s service during the 2024 sailing season were “unacceptable,” according to information provided in a statement from a senior federal government official.  … Read More “Northumberland Ferries Limited faces audit after troubled season, says transport minister” »

After a decline of over 90 per cent in little brown bats and northern long-eared bats in Nova Scotia, researchers are hopeful the bat population is beginning to stabilize. A disease called white-nose syndrome caused by a fungus native to Europe and Asia is attributed to the massive decline of hibernating bats in Nova Scotia … Read More “Nova Scotia’s bat population showing signs of recovery after years of decline” »

A sailor with the Royal Canadian Navy has died after an incident during small-boat operations in Halifax’s Bedford Basin on Friday night. According to a statement from the Maritime Forces, two sailors were operating a rigid-hull inflatable that overturned and capsized around 10 p.m. AT on Friday. Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Halifax carried out a rescue with … Read More “Canadian Navy sailor dies after boat capsizes in Halifax’s Bedford Basin” »

When Kiyara Letlow started playing basketball eight years ago, she was far from the best player on the court. While the Toronto native grew up playing other sports such as volleyball and soccer, basketball didn’t come naturally. “All of a sudden, I wasn’t the best or the biggest or the fastest or the strongest anymore … it was … Read More “Few saw her potential. Now she’s setting records on the basketball court” »

Opponents of ATV use on the three-kilometre St. Peter’s Coastal Trail in Richmond County say their concerns aren’t being heard. The trail is located along a former rail bed that runs between the Richmond County village and the nearby community of River Tillard. The provincial government along with an independent consulting group are seeking input from … Read More “Opponents of ATV use on St. Peter’s trail say they are not being heard” »