Author Archives: Evan Taylor
Lunenburg Mayoral Candidates participate in friendly debate
On Thursday the Lunenburg Barnacle hosted an All Candidates Debate for the Lunenburg Mayoral race and the two candidates were friendly throughout the event. Both Jamie Myra and Gale Fullerton were giv...
Aug 01, 2023
Mahone Bay puts breaks on noise-bylaw after residents voice concerns
The Town of Mahone Bay has postponed the second reading of a controversial noise by-law, and tasked staff with exploring other noise regulations that may be more palatable for the community. The by-la...
Jul 31, 2023
Freeland calls for more robust emergency support as natural disasters increase in intensity and frequency
While visiting the communities hit hardest by the recent flooding in Nova Scotia Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Canada needs to enhance its emergency supports as climate change makes nat...
Jul 27, 2023
Enviornment Canada issues rainfall statement, parts of NS to see 20-40mm Thurday night
Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for all counties in Nova Scotia, warning residents of heavy rainfall expected tonight. The weather advisory, in effect from this evening until...
Jul 27, 2023
Mahone Bay proposing aggressive noise by-law
Residents in Mahone Bay are voicing concerns over a proposed noise by-law the town is exploring implementing. According to the council documents presented at the by-laws first reading between 7:00 a.m...
Jul 26, 2023
Search ends for Missing man swept out to sea in Gold River
Gold River, Nova Scotia - The search for a 31-year-old man who went missing while tubing in Gold River has come to an end, as authorities believe he was swept out to sea. The incident, which occurred ...
Jul 26, 2023
Multi-agency search underway in Gold River for missing swimmer
Gold River, Nova Scotia - A large-scale search and rescue operation is currently underway in Gold River as Lunenburg District RCMP leads a multi-agency effort to locate a missing swimmer. The incident...
Jul 25, 2023
Province Urges Residents to Test Water Following Flooding
In the aftermath of recent flooding in various areas, residents are being encouraged to take proactive measures to ensure the safety of their drinking water. The provincial authorities have made testi...
Jul 25, 2023
Emergency Alert for Shingle Mill Road
The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg has declared a State of Local Emergency and an immediate mandatory evacuation of Shingle Mill Road North of Highway 103 in Martin's River, due to road acc...
Jul 24, 2023
Bridgewater Mayor urges patience as flood recovery could take months
Bridgewater saw the heaviest rainfall in Nova Scotia this past weekend, recording over 262 millimetres between Friday afternoon and early Saturday morning, which has left the town to deal with unsafe ...
Jul 24, 2023
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