CJLS (Yarmouth, NS)

CJLS-FM is a radio station located in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, broadcasting at 95.5 FM. It operates under the brand name Y95 and features an adult contemporary music format. Owned by Acadia Broadcasting Limited, CJLS-FM is recognized as one of the pioneering radio stations in the Maritime provinces.

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N.S. Liberals want feds to work with province on infrastructure

5 days ago | cjls.com | Kevin Northup

Nova Scotia’s Liberals want to see more help from the feds on infrastructure. In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, interim provincial leader Derek Mombourquette says he’s encouraged by the steady leadership Carney brings to Ottawa. He lists cell service, roads and highways, housing and wharves as barriers that need attention in the province. Mombourquette says Nova Scotians are ready to work with Carney to bring a stronger, more connected country.
Congres Mondial Acadien wins ‘Event of the Year’ at ECMAs

5 days ago | cjls.com | Kevin Northup

Last summer’s Congres Mondial Acadien has won an East Coast Music Award. The event in Yarmouth, Argyle and Clare received the ‘Event of the Year’ award during ECMA week in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The Congres brought thousands of Acadians together last August, a large concert was held at the Yarmouth Airport on National Acadian Day. Then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre joined hundreds marching through the streets of Yarmouth before the concert.
N.S. Nature Trust protects island off Woods Harbour

1 week ago | cjls.com | Kevin Northup

A newly protected island off southwestern Nova Scotia for migratory birds. The Nova Scotia Nature Trust says Johns Island off Woods Harbour is a critical stopover for the birds on their journey. They say it’s significant, because it’s a nesting site for several bird species at risk too. A report in 2021 ranked the island as a high priority for sea level rise resiliency and habitat richness.
Yarmouth’s Brown Street parking lot to get EV chargers

1 week ago | cjls.com | Kevin Northup

New electric vehicle chargers in Yarmouth. Four spaces will be created in the Brown Street parking lot, work begins next week. The town says installation is expected to take 4-6 weeks, with the lot partially closed at the Hawthorne Street entry. Six spaces will be fenced off, and the sidewalk on Hawthorne will also be blocked. The town says new parking spaces are being proposed to make sure there’s parking capacity. Yarmouth is one of 15 locations to receive the new charging stations.
MODY gets accessibility funding for municipal building

1 week ago | cjls.com | Kevin Northup

The province is helping Yarmouth’s municipal building become more accessible. Over $500,000 will go toward renovations at the building on Hwy 1 in Hebron. It’s part of the GRID funding handed out last month. The municipality says the work is underway and will be completed this fall. In a statement, they say it’s great news for MODY and making their spaces more accessible to everyone.
Search in Zach Lefave case takes place in Plymouth

1 week ago | cjls.com | Kevin Northup

A major search in the case of Zach Lefave. RCMP, along with Yarmouth County and Barrington Ground Search and Rescue teams were in Plymouth, Yarmouth County on Saturday and Sunday. An RCMP spokesperson tells our newsroom the search was about following up on information they’ve received. Lefave was last seen in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day 2021 walking on Highway 334. Lefave’s case was added to the province’s major unsolved crimes program.
Yarmouth’s Allie Munroe named alternate captain of Sceptres

1 week ago | cjls.com | Kevin Northup

A big honour for Yarmouth’s Allie Munroe. She’s been named an assistant captain for the PWHL’s Toronto Sceptres. Munroe is in her second year with the team on the blueline. In a statement, GM Gina Kingsbury says Munroe is the ultimate teammate, and loves representing the team on and off the ice. The Sceptres will face the Minnesota Frost in the first round of the PWHL playoffs.
Province funds affordable housing in Digby

2 weeks ago | cjls.com | Kevin Northup

More affordable housing in Digby. The first phase of the Mount Street housing development saw residents move in recently. It will feature 21 new homes and 12 affordable units once complete. The province is investing over a million dollars through a development program. Manzer Construction has completed one building that’s fully occupied, a second building will be done in a month. A third building will be built starting later this summer, each building contains seven units.
Yarmouth Spring Living Show underway this weekend

2 weeks ago | cjls.com | Kevin Northup

A busy weekend at Mariners Centre. Yarmouth’s Spring Living Show is back for another year, with more vendors than ever. Show planner Rick Allwright says both arenas will have items on display. “We have over 80 exhibiters in attendance, it’s the biggest year we’ve ever had. We’ve got cars, lawnmowers, tractors, hot tubs, heat pumps, you name it. Anything you could imagine for your home or garden,” said Allwright. The show is underway from 4-8 Friday, and also runs Saturday and Sunday.
Infrastructure projects in Shelburne get provincial funding

2 weeks ago | cjls.com | Kevin Northup

Over $1.2 million toward big projects in Shelburne County. The province is giving $912 thousand to the Town of Shelburne for a wastewater infrastructure study and upgrades for development projects. Another $255 thousand will go to the Town of Clark’s Harbour for wastewater treatment facility planning. The Municipality of Barrington got $103 thousand for accessibility at the new recreation centre. Shelburne MLA Nolan Young says supporting these projects is vital for growth and development.