Caitlin Snow

Dartmouth

News Reporter at Acadia Broadcasting

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Union calls on N.S. to “put a cork” in selling booze in private stores

3 days ago | ckbw.ca | Caitlin Snow

The Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) is calling on the Houston government to “put a cork” in any plans to privatize alcohol sales. Nova Scotia is in the process of looking into selling alcohol in places like grocery and convenience stores and have launched a survey for feedback. However, in a news release, the union that represents NSLC employees says if it happens, thousands of jobs would be put at risk, especially in rural areas.
Zebra crosswalks coming to dozens of HRM intersections

3 days ago | hotcountry1035.ca | Caitlin Snow

Dozens of intersections are about to have their crosswalks upgraded to make them more visible. The city says 65 signalized intersections will be changed to zebra crosswalks from rainbow markings. The decision was made after they evaluated their effectiveness, with the change expected to be phased into a multi-year plan. Eight will be changed over this year, with new rainbow crosswalks that will be repainted at other locations.
Trump slams Israel, Iran for appearing to break ceasefire

4 days ago | cjls.com | Caitlin Snow

The president of the United States slammed Israel and Iran Tuesday morning for appearing to break the ceasefire. According to reports, Israel accused Iran of further strikes and threatened to retaliate. Donald Trump expressed deep frustration with the move outside the White House, on his way to the NATO summit, and said he is not happy. “We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard they don’t know what the f–k they’re doing,” said Trump.
Theatre Baddeck gets $100K from Victoria County for renovations

4 days ago | 1015thehawk.com | Caitlin Snow

A local theatre company says they are thrilled to be getting support from Victoria County to help with renovations for the Greenwood United Church. Theatre Baddeck will receive $100,000 to create the Greenwood Arts Centre. This is the third major funding announcement for the project. In a news release, co-Artistic Producer Hannah Ziss says it’s amazing to have the municipality as the fourth partner on the project alongside the province and federal government.
3.8 earthquake hits off N.S. coast

5 days ago | 1015thehawk.com | Caitlin Snow

3.8 earthquake hits off N.S. coast Photo: USGS A minor earthquake hit off the coast of Nova Scotia. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) says it was 3.8 magnitudes, around 285 kilometers southeast of Cow BayIt happened just before 10 p.m., Sunday. Its depth was around 10 kilometers.
Bedford Beer Garden delays opening over parking bylaw snag

5 days ago | surge105.ca | Caitlin Snow

The owner of the Bedford Beer Garden says he is discouraged and disgusted that he can’t open his business because the city told him he doesn’t have enough parking spaces. Tony Makhoul tells our newsroom the lack of spots means he is unable to acquire an occupancy permit, so his doors remain closed. “With HRM, their bylaw states that for every four seats that we have within the beer garden, we need to have one parking spot available on site,” says Makhoul. Right now, they are 15 spaces short.
Another delayed opening for new Halifax elementary school

5 days ago | surge105.ca | Caitlin Snow

A new elementary school in Halifax will not be opening in time for the next school year to start in September. Suzy Hansen, MLA for Halifax-Needham says families have been waiting for years for St. Joseph’s Alexander MacKay Elementary to open and now they have to wait even longer. In a post on social media, Hansen says, these delays are unacceptable with parents frustrated and upset. “SJAM students and parents having been waiting far too long with delay after delay.
Boy, 3, dead after hit by car in Bedford

1 week ago | cjls.com | Caitlin Snow

A three-year-old boy is dead after he was hit by a car when crossing the street in Bedford. Halifax police say it happened around 7:50 p.m., Friday, on Brownstone Way. He was taken to hospital where he died of his injuries. Police say they extend heartfelt condolences to the boy’s family and thank the witnesses and bystanders who stayed on scene through the evening. The investigation is ongoing and no charges have been laid at this time.
Sunset Series music fest coming back to Inverness County

1 week ago | 1015thehawk.com | Caitlin Snow

A seasonal musical tradition is coming back to Inverness County. The Sunset Series will be at the Inverness County Centre for the Arts, with its first show just around the corner. The Centre says it will be an “unforgettable evening” featuring East Coast icons David Gunning and J.P. Cormier alongside local talent, Alexander Anderson. Anderson, the opening act, will donate half of his artist fee to Feed Nova Scotia. It’s a tradition to celebrate community, music and summer.
Local company hired to prepare site for grid modernization project in Antigonish

1 week ago | 1015thehawk.com | Caitlin Snow

A local company has been awarded the contract to do the civil work to prepare the new electrical substation site off Post Road, in the Town of Antigonish. Ron Chisholm Hydro-Seeding Ltd. based in Lower South River will do the work. The Town says this is a significant milestone in the $19.4 million Grid Modernization Project that will be the entry point to Antigonish’s electrical grid.