Author Archives: Evan Taylor
Community housing info session in Bridgewater taking place Thursday night
A community information session on Housing is scheduled tonight in Bridgewater. Representatives from various government housing programs, including the Secondary and Backyard Suite Incentive Program, ...
Mar 21, 2024
Poilievre to push forward with non-confidence vote
The Liberal government has given no indication they'll be halting this year's hike to the carbon tax. However, it is not stopping Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to introduce a non-confidence mot...
Mar 21, 2024
N.S. wine growers celebrate provinces halt of wine bottlers subsidy
When the province announced they'd be corking their plans for a subsidy program targeting the wine bottling industry, grape growers felt their concerns had been heard. "No grudges from us," said Steve...
Mar 20, 2024
Osprey nest on Glen Allen to be moved for housing development
The town of Bridgewater has provided an update on the plans for the osprey nest located on Glen Allen Drive, where a major housing development is plotted to go. According to the town the nest, which i...
Mar 20, 2024
Municipality of Chester plans for growth with $1.98M funding boost
The Municipality of Chester (MOC) has launched an ambitious plan aimed at priming local communities for significant residential, commercial, and industrial expansion. This strategic initiative, dubbed...
Mar 19, 2024
Bridgewater Chamber of Commerce to host 2024 state of the province address
The upcoming 2024 State of the Province Address, featuring the Honourable Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia, is set to be hosted by the Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce. Scheduled for Monday...
Mar 19, 2024 Barney Moss / CC
Brooklyn based Aqualitus merges with U.K. based Cannaray
Brooklyn's Aqualitas has been acquired by Cannaray Limited, a British firm, in a recent business move. This acquisition sees Aqualitas becoming a part of Cannaray's medical cannabis division, Therismo...
Mar 18, 2024
Bridgewater Mayor hopeful closing of theatre can be stopped
When news broke that Cineplex would be ceasing its operations in Bridgewater it was met with disappointment from members of the community, including Mayor David Mitchell who is hopeful this isn't the ...
Mar 18, 2024
Federal government provides $3.1 million to speed up housing construction in Antigonish
In Antigonish, the Government of Canada, the Municipality of the County of Antigonish, and the Town announced agreements to expedite the construction of 93 homes in three years and over 270 homes in a...
Mar 13, 2024
MODL scraps pickleball courts plans as bids come in $600K over budget
Plans to construct outdoor pickleball courts by the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg are being put on hold as the bids received for the project exceeded the allocated budget. Despite a budget...
Mar 13, 2024
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