Court briefs
Breaching house arrest nets man probation
TRURO – A Salmon River man who breached the conditions of his house arrest by drinking has been sentenced to six months of
probation.
Greg Ross Withrow, 36, of 74 Harmony Rd., was given a suspended sentence following an a... (more)
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Blueberry producers meeting this weekend  1
TRURO – About 300 blueberry producers from across the province will meet in Truro today and Saturday to discuss issues facing their industry.
David Sangster, executive director of the Wild Blueberry Producers Association of Nova Scotia, said the annual event will include the associa... (more)
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Russell Lynds of Belmont is concerned about the possible dangers of a build... » |
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Buildup under bridge should be removed: area resident 6
BELMONT – Russell Lynds gazes across the buildup of trees and brush under a bridge over the Belmont River near his home and shakes his head.
“It’s been there all summer ... (since) the last two high waters we had,” he said, of the large trees, broken branches and al... (more)
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Cause of morning trailer fire under investigation
BEAVER BROOK – A trailer fire in Beaver Brook is under investigation by the fire marshal.
Cobequid District Fire Brigade responded to the blaze on Chase Lane at about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Cobequid fire chief Charlie Baird said the blaze appears to have begun in the kitchen area and ... (more)
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LEGO robotic competition Saturday
TRURO – Future scientists and engineers will put their LEGO robotic creations to the test
as part of a LEGO League competition this weekend.
The event is being held at Nova Scotia Community College, Truro Campus Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members of the publi... (more)
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Less snow, more cold in Nova Scotia’s winter forecast
HALIFAX – You may find yourself shoveling less this winter, but you can count on more days of wearing long underwear and toques.
Environment Canada is predicting less snowfall, but cooler than normal temperatures this winter.
The blast of slush and snow we had last week is no... (more)
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Museum hosting used book sale Saturday
TRURO – Readers of all ages are encouraged to check out a used book sale at the Colchester Historical Museum.
The museum has a “huge selection” of books for varying ages and interests available at its sale, which runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.... (more)
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Town, county on the hook for extra millions to build civic centre 21
TRURO – A proposed civic centre in Colchester County would cost about $11 million more than originally anticipated.
The multi-million dollar shortfall places the new cost at almost $50 million. The municipality previously signed a memorandum of understanding to fund $6.6 millio... (more)
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Trio face additional break and enter charges
SHUBENACADIE – Police have laid additional charges against three men who were arrested and charged earlier this month with break and enters.
Allen Sanford, 21, of Halifax; Shawn Greek, 22, of Bridgewater and Sean Ivany, 22, of Halifax have been charged with five additional counts for... (more)
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Women in business gather to share their knowledge 1
TRURO – After 15 years of working in the corporate business world, Wanda MacInnes decided to take her career in a new direction when staff cuts eliminated her position.
With a flare for art and years of experience sewing as a hobby, she decided to make a name for herself with her own... (more)
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