Author Archives: Evan Taylor

The Region of Queens Municipality has appointed Pam Lovelace as its new Municipal Clerk, following a lengthy hiring process. Lovelace, a former Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Halifax Regional Municip...

Bridgewater is introducing free parking and transit services throughout December as part of the annual Bridgewater Shines Festive Season, aiming to support local businesses and encourage residents to ...

The nationwide Canada Post strike has stalled the delivery of around 85,000 printed passports, which are now being held by Service Canada until mail services resume. In preparation for the labour disr...

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to present a plan to strengthen border security, in light of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on C...

Small businesses are voicing strong opposition to the federal government's proposed two-month GST/HST holiday, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). A recent survey of m...

Canada Post has presented a framework to the union representing 55,000 striking workers, aiming to resolve a dispute now in its third week. The proposal focuses on increasing flexibility in delivery m...

Voter turnout in Nova Scotia's provincial election this week reached a record low, with just 45 percent of eligible voters casting ballots, according to unofficial results from Elections Nova Scotia. ...

Update: As of 4:15 p.m. the road closure in place on Northfield Rd has ended. Multiple fire departments are responding to a structure fire on Northfield Road just outside of Bridgewater. Northfield Ro...

Yarmouth Mayor Pam Mood has been re-elected as president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) for the 2024-25 term. The announcement came during the organization's annual general mee...

The House of Commons passed a bill on Thursday to enact a two-month GST holiday on items such as children's toys, books, restaurant meals, beer, and wine. The measure, supported by the Liberals and ND...