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The NSLC has placed its first order of cannabis in preparation for Oct. 17 legalization date.

NSLC releases cannabis prices

Colchester: A popular library, frosty weather and a friendly dog

Murdo Messer, chairman and co-founder of Cobequid Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Brookfield, N.S., releases two juvenile bald eagles during a ceremony held at Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project in Orwell Saturday. The ceremony was held in memory of Messer’s wife Dr. Helene Van Doninck, who died in August at the age of 52 after a battle with ovarian cancer.

Release of two eagles held in memory of AVC graduate Dr. Helene Van ...

In this file photo dated Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, in his capacity as patron of the charity WellChild, Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex arrive for the annual WellChild awards in London. Kensington Palace announced Monday Oct. 15, 2018, that Prince Harry and his wife the Duchess of Sussex are expecting a child in spring 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, FILE)

Prince Harry, Meghan expecting child in spring

Truro’s library has now been open in its new home for two years. Staff were surprised to see how much library use increased since the move.

Truro library traffic increases dramatically during past year

A cheerful Ric Hamilton loads a miniature freight train with packs of Smarties and other candies for guests admiring his train set at the Truro Model Railroaders' 41st annual train show in Truro on Oct. 13. As part of the Unnamed Modular Group, he helped build their train set over several years, displaying it at various shows across Atlantic Canada. Parts of the group's set are still under construction and it features a CN Rail freight train trundling through realistic farmland and a gorge, as well as a small town. UMG members hail from all over the Atlantic Region.

VIDEO: Model train show in Truro

From left: Angela Boyce and Nancy Durno are still close after nearly 40 years. In the 1980s Durno volunteered through Big Brothers Big Sisters in Truro to mentor Boyce when she was nine. On Oct. 13, the pair attended the BBBS Big Night Out gala at Truro’s Best Western Glengarry, celebrating 40 years of success in working with young people. Boyce and Durno still see each other as sisters.

A big night out in Truro for two 'sisters'

Belinda McIntyre recently set up her own online business, Busy Bee Emporium. Products are ordered, and paid for online, and delivered to a customer’s location.

Truro woman running online store with delivery service

Depending on the path you take inside the Demonbunker, you might encounter this character coming through the bars at you.

Debert Diefenbunker transforms into Demonbunker

As both a parent and a board member of Near to Me Daycare, Christine Cutler, seen here with daughter Mallory, is saddened and worried about the facility’s pending shutdown if a new location cannot soon be found. The centre has been in operation since 1990.

Truro daycare at risk of closing

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The NSLC has placed its first order of cannabis in preparation for Oct. 17 legalization date.

NSLC releases cannabis prices

Published 4 hours ago

Small urn with ashes inside discovered by staff at the Salvation Army thrift store in Summerside.

Urn that contains ashes found at Salvation Army thrift store in Summerside

Updated 11 hours ago

The cost of reconstruction for the Cox Institute building at the Dalhousie Agriculture Faculty in Bible Hill following last June's fire is estimated at between $12 million and $25 million. The fire is still under investigation and the cause has not yet been determined.

Cause of Cox Institute fire in Bible Hill remains public mystery

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 4:43 p.m.

In this file photo dated Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, in his capacity as patron of the charity WellChild, Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex arrive for the annual WellChild awards in London. Kensington Palace announced Monday Oct. 15, 2018, that Prince Harry and his wife the Duchess of Sussex are expecting a child in spring 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, FILE)

Prince Harry, Meghan expecting child in spring

Updated 12 hours ago

Local

A deer crosses a trail in Victoria Park.

Concerns raised over parameters of Truro deer hunt

Published Oct 09, 2018 at 7:06 a.m.

The above map outlines the areas within the Truro watershed where deer hunting will be allowed, beginning Oct. 15. Hunting is only permitted with bows.

Deer hunting in Truro watershed to begin Oct. 15

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 11:38 a.m.

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Bridgetown man charged with break-ins, thefts, possessing illegal cigarettes

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 8:43 a.m.

Timber

Colchester: Mobility, art, & shopping online

Published Oct 12, 2018 at 7:31 a.m.

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Beth Hazelhurst looks on as husband Gerald shows her photographs he took while recently volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross in North Carolina. Hazelhurst was part of the humanitarian organization’s assistance efforts after the Carolinas were inundated by flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.

Sydney man back from assisting victims of Hurricane Florence

Published 1 hour ago

Gavel and handcuffs.

Michael Oxford has threatening words for Corner Brook judge

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 8:10 a.m.

Laura Scheller is the franchise owner of the Needs Convenience store on Emerald Street in New Waterford. She thinks news of 44 full-time federal government positions being based out of New Waterford could help the local economy.

Jobs in New Waterford bring mixed reactions

Published Oct 11, 2018 at 11:10 p.m.

Ann Thompson, from right, Joe Hillier, and Alex Pendergast browsed through the pages of a Post-Record dated Tuesday, July 19, 1949. The newspaper’s Northside page included a short paragraph on the laying of the Thompson school cornerstone.

Time capsule offers glimpse into North Sydney’s past

Updated Oct 11, 2018 at 8:42 p.m.

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Beth Hazelhurst looks on as husband Gerald shows her photographs he took while recently volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross in North Carolina. Hazelhurst was part of the humanitarian organization’s assistance efforts after the Carolinas were inundated by flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.

Sydney man back from assisting victims of Hurricane Florence

The NSLC has placed its first order of cannabis in preparation for Oct. 17 legalization date.

NSLC releases cannabis prices

Land located between the Mariners ballfield in the Broadbrook Recreation Park and the Broadbrook trail is being considered by the Yarmouth Dog Park committee.

Dog park moving ahead in Yarmouth

A new provincial program offers to help first-time homebuyers with their down payment.

First-time Island buyers rejoice

Manitoba mulling a ban on public consumption of edible cannabis products

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ATLANTIC MARINE FORECAST: Oct. 16, 2018

The Burlinginton, Ont. band Walk Off The Earth will be making its only Atlantic Canadian stop at the RECC on Feb. 9.

Walk Off The Earth coming to the RECC

Veteran Toronto Wolfpack forwards Cory Paterson and Richard Whiting retire

Simona Halep earns 2nd straight year-end No. 1 ranking

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Colchester: A popular library, frosty weather and a friendly dog

Truro’s library has now been open in its new home for two years. Staff were surprised to see how much library use increased since the move.

Truro library traffic increases dramatically during past year

Gilgeous-Alexander will be an intriguing Canadian storyline in NBA this season