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Nova Scotia Budget Consultation Comes to New Minas Thursday

NEW MINAS — Annapolis Valley residents will get a chance this week to tell the province how they would build Nova Scotia’s next budget. The provincial government's Building Our Budget Together consultation comes to the Louis Millett Community Complex in New Minas at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 24. Unlike a traditional town hall, participants will be given information about Nova Scotia's finances and asked to make choices about spending priorities and trade-offs while building their own version of the 2027-28 […]

September 21, 2026 3

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Acadia Researcher Explores Genetics and Endangered Species in Wolfville Tonight

WOLFVILLE — Genetics, rare species and conservation are the focus of a free public science talk in Wolfville tonight. The Blomidon Naturalists Society is hosting retired Acadia University professor Don Stewart for its monthly Nature Talk beginning at 7 p.m. at the Wolfville Legion. Stewart will explain how researchers use molecular genetic tools to study rare and endangered species in Atlantic Canada and Costa Rica. His research has included shrews and other mammals along with marine and freshwater mussels. Stewart […]

September 21, 2026 1

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Free Community Supper Returns to Wolfville Farmers’ Market Tonight

WOLFVILLE — A weekly program aimed at bringing Annapolis Valley residents together over a free meal returns to the Wolfville Farmers’ Market tonight. Soups and Sides runs from 5 until 6:30 p.m. Monday at the DeWolfe Building on Elm Avenue. The free drop-in community meal offers two different soups each week, including at least one vegetarian or vegan option, along with snacks. The program is designed to be more than a meal. Organizers also include casual community-building activities intended to […]

September 21, 2026 1

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CBU launches master’s program in healthcare leadership

Cape Breton University’s first class of healthcare leadership students is underway, with 26 students enrolled in a new graduate program. Classes began September 9 for the 16-month Master of Healthcare Leadership and Innovation. The province announced the program’s launch Thursday. The program focuses on managing healthcare teams, using digital tools and responding to challenges in how care is organized and delivered. Students will complete either a master’s project or an internship during their final semester, with opportunities to work alongside […]

September 18, 2026 5

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Nova Scotia seeks applicants for provincial boards and commissions

Nova Scotians interested in helping shape public services can apply for positions on provincial agencies, boards and commissions. The province launched its latest recruitment call Friday, highlighting opportunities in healthcare, agriculture, education, community safety and other fields. The current application deadline is October 20, although many positions accept applications year-round. Candidates are assessed on their skills and qualifications and the needs of each organization. Available roles include positions on university boards, agriculture boards and the Nova Scotia Assessment Appeal Tribunal. […]

September 18, 2026 1

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South Bishop Road reduced to one lane for construction

Drivers using South Bishop Road in Coldbrook should expect lane restrictions as crews carry out ditch, culvert and paving work. The province’s September 18 traffic advisory says the section between Trunk 1 and Highway 101 is reduced to one lane until November 30. Crews are scheduled to work daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with traffic control on-site. Motorists can check for changes before travelling by calling 511 or visiting Nova Scotia 511.

September 18, 2026 1

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Nova Scotia warns some callers may have trouble reaching 911

Nova Scotia issued an advisory Thursday morning warning that intermittent telecommunications outages may prevent some wireless and internet-phone users from reaching 911. The province said it was still assessing the disruption, which appeared to involve carrier networks rather than the provincial 911 system. Anyone unable to connect should try a landline, Wi-Fi calling or a phone using another carrier, according to the advisory. Alternative numbers listed by the province include 902-678-2100 for the Annapolis Valley and 1-888-346-9999 for Emergency Health […]

September 17, 2026 1

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Valley families seek answers after stored cremated remains discovered

Families are seeking answers after the new owners of a Coldbrook funeral home contacted them about cremated remains still held in storage. Amanda Sabean told The Canadian Press her family buried what they believed were her father’s ashes in 2018. She said East Coast Memorial recently told the family that Hendrik “Hank” Sabean’s remains were still at the former Serenity Funeral Home. Another family reported being contacted about a portion of a relative’s remains. East Coast Memorial president Andrew George […]

September 17, 2026 1

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Police operations in Windermere and North Kentville lead to arrests

KENTVILLE - Several people were arrested during police operations in Kings County, according to an RCMP statement published by The Valley Eye. Officers went to a Cleveland Road residence in Windermere on September 14 after learning that a man wanted on a warrant was there. Police say Joel Gibson initially refused to leave, then was arrested after officers used an extended-range impact weapon. Two other people were arrested at the property and later released. A subsequent search in North Kentville […]

September 17, 2026 1