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Spring is in the air. That means more birds flocking to Nova Scotia and the risk of avian influenza (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu. An estimated 12,000 birds in Nova Scotia have been impacted as of April 1, according to the federal government. Diane LeBlanc, former president of the Nova Scotia Bird Society, spoke … Read More “Q&A: How Nova Scotians can help prevent the spread of bird flu” »
Ben Collings-Mackay says he knows how he’s going to spend the $45,000 he received for the prestigious Frank H. Sobey scholarship. Collings-Mackay, a fourth-year business student at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, N.S., and a fourth-generation lobster fisherman, is one of eight recipients this year of the scholarship for Atlantic Canadian business students. He has a … Read More “Inspired by great-grandfather’s near death, scholarship winner hopes to make life safer for fishermen” »
It was a marathon session for players and spectators in Sydney on Friday night but the Cape Breton Eagles eventually triumphed 3-2 over the Baie-Comeau Drakkar. It was the second-longest game in Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League history. Game 5 of their first-round playoff series at Centre 200 started at 7:04 p.m. and ended at 1:22 … Read More “‘It felt like it was never gonna end’: Cape Breton Eagles extend season in 5th overtime” »
The defending-champion Drummondville Voltigeurs were expected to easily beat a youthful Halifax Mooseheads team that barely made the QMJHL playoffs. But the Mooseheads, up 3-2 in their first-round series, may have benefited from their playoff inexperience. That’s what team captain Brady Schultz thinks. “You could say we’re naive because we’re a little young, but sometimes … Read More “‘We’re making some noise’: Scrappy Mooseheads a win away from major playoff upset” »
Nova Scotia RCMP are investigating an alleged sexual assault involving a teacher at the Maple Grove Education Centre in Hebron, N.S., and a former student. Tina Lee Cottreau, 52, was on leave from the Maple Grove Education Centre when the alleged incident occurred CBC News · Posted: Apr 04, 2025 1:15 PM EDT | Last Updated: … Read More “Yarmouth County teacher charged with sexual offences against youth” »
A prominent Canadian legal association is apologizing after it cancelled a keynote speech by Syrian Canadian entrepreneur and peace advocate Tareq Hadhad, prompting sharp criticism from many of its members. Last Friday, CBC News was first to report that The Advocates’ Society rescinded an invitation for Hadhad, founder of Peace by Chocolate, to deliver a keynote … Read More “Legal group apologizes after cancellation of noted Syrian Canadian’s speech sparks ‘profound’ reaction” »
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Work is underway on a volunteer-run project in Shelburne, N.S., that aims to provide thousands of kilograms worth of fresh produce to the community each year. The Community Garden and Foodshare Association of Shelburne County was recently awarded $142,158 from the province to construct a new solar-powered and geothermal greenhouse that will operate year-round. The funding comes … Read More “New solar-powered greenhouse project aims to combat food insecurity in Shelburne County” »
It remains unclear when a government-ordered review of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act will be complete and what will come of it. Earlier this week, a Justice Department spokesperson told CBC that the final report would not be ready until the fall. The former minister who ordered the work had said … Read More “Justice Department cannot say when access to information review will be complete” »
Nova Scotia’s libraries are requesting $1.6 million in emergency funding from the province to stabilize the public library system and avoid reducing services, staff, hours of operation and collections. Eric Stackhouse, chief librarian of the Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library, wrote a letter in February on behalf of all nine regional library boards saying they are facing end-of-year deficits … Read More “Struggling N.S. libraries say their financial books need a $1.6M emergency top-up” »
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