1+ hour, 21+ min ago   (309+ words) The RCMP has charged a man in connection with a serious assault that occurred in Yarmouth. Yarmouth Town RCMP and Yarmouth Rural RCMP responded to reports of an altercation on a trail near Clements Avenue around 4:30 p.m. on July 19. “Officers learned…...

2+ hour, 5+ min ago   (312+ words) A man charged with intimidation and other offences after protesters surrounded Premier Tim Houston’s vehicle and the windshield was smashed last week has gotten bail. Jacob Victor Stephen Smith, 19, of Kentville is charged with intimidation of a justice system participant,…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago   (323+ words) Wineries in Kings and Hants counties swept this year’s Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wines. Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage presented the awards July 21 during a ceremony at Government House in Halifax. Lightfoot & Wolfville won three of the awards…...

9+ hour, 16+ min ago   (416+ words) A pair of Cape Breton drivers had strong showings during the annual IWK 250 weekend at Riverside International Speedway in James River on Saturday night. Chris and Kyle Reid, both originally from Howie Centre but now residing in Fort McMuarry, Alta.,…...

3+ hour, 28+ min ago   (545+ words) There are some indications of hope in the fight of Nova Scotia gardeners, farmers, grape growers and property owners against the destructive Japanese beetle. The voracious invasive insect can strip leaves off trees, shrubs and plants in short order, especially…...

6+ hour, 12+ min ago   (1502+ words) Pluto's moon Charon was discovered in 1978, and ultimately led to the decision more than 30 years later that Pluto wasn't a planet Much to the dismay of many professional and amateur astronomers, the 1978 discovery of Pluto’s largest moon Charon ultimately led…...

4+ hour, 20+ min ago   (1081+ words) 'Maybe next year, because (the new) call-to-haul (program) will be much better managed' A Cape Breton Regional Municipality councillor’s proposal for a summertime curbside giveaway event for bulk items is being put on pause. During a recent virtual council meeting,…...

6+ hour, 54+ min ago   (416+ words) Two stolen vehicles have been recovered and an Upper Granville man is facing seven charges following an incident July 17 in Meadowvale. Annapolis District RCMP learned a stolen vehicle was parked at a residence on Highway 201 at around 7:45 a.m. “When officers attended…...

7+ hour, 22+ min ago   (383+ words) P.E.I. residents will now have more options to directly order their favourite beer, wine or spirits from producers in Canada. On the evening of July 21, provincial premiers announced an agreement had been signed between nine provinces to eliminate barriers to direct-to-consumer…...

7+ hour, 13+ min ago   (406+ words) 'It’s exciting to witness the wide range of film activities happening at various locations across the island' Editor’s note: As interest in the film industry grows, our Cape Breton Film series explores the past, present and future of the film…...