The Hants Journal

Grass dancers in traditional dress mark the occasion in the new Glooscap Community Centre.

Glooscap First Nation receives Lieutenant Governor’s Community Spirit ...

A.F. Theriault and Son Ltd. in Meteghan River, Digby County, celebrated its 80th anniversary on Oct. 20. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: Family, community and 80 years of boat building and ...

Linda Barkhouse, right, owns Wolfville’s Clayground studio alongside her sister, Melanie Godon. They each hold a ceramic mold designed by their grandmother, with whom they used to make ceramics when they were kids. The sisters have decided to sell their business but will remain open until it is sold.

'So many memories’: Clayground business for sale in Wolfville

The Canadian flag stands at the entrance to Rocky Harbour.

LEGER: Self-absorbed neighbours frustrate Canadians and Irish

Firefighters from across Annapolis County were battling a house fire at 443 Ween Street, just off Shore Road East near Mount Hanley Road, Sunday evening

Annapolis County firefighters battle house fire on Ween Street Sunday ...

Cst. Jeff Wilson was among the several Kings District RCMP officers conducting a school bus safety checkpoint in front of Aldershot Elementary School Oct. 19.

RCMP asks public to use diligence when sharing road with school buses

An adult salmon fitted with a ‘pop-off’ satellite tag is released near Qaqortoq, Greenland earlier this month. - Tim Sheehan

Mystery persists: why do many salmon fail to return to spawning rivers?

Kings-South MLA Keith Irving (left) and Glooscap First Nation Chief Sidney Peters chat during an event at the new Glooscap Community Centre. Irving recently announced the approval of solar projects at 11 First Nation communities, including Glooscap.

First Nations communities on the front line of solar power adoption

Antigonish County crash claims three lives

Letter to the Editor

LETTER: Researcher seeking Catholic Burns relatives in the Windsor, ...

Veteran firefighter Fred Rogers teamed up with Parker DeMont to help collect funds during the Oct. 20 toll road in Windsor.

Windsor Rotary Club's toll road brings in thousands for the food bank

Updated 9 hours ago

HGTV

Lights, camera, action? HGTV looking east for next home building reality show

Updated 5 hours ago

This year, a number of new tourism experiences were rolled out, including Beer and Wine Tours of Nova Scotia, Yarmouth Harbour Tours, Savour the Sea - Wharfside Lobster Suppers, and Yarmouth Walking Tours.

Tourism on the rise in Yarmouth & Acadian Shores

Published 9 hours ago

Tracy Kitch, president and CEO of the IWK Health Centre, speaks at a Chronicle Herald editorial board meeting in 2016.

Two former top IWK officials charged in wake of expenses scandal

Updated 5 hours ago

News

Brian Edward O’Neill, 54, of North Kentville has been reported as missing.

RCMP still searching for missing North Kentville man

Updated 6 hours ago

The CCGS Courtney Bay out of New Brunswick is stationed at the Clark’s Harbour station while the CCGS Clark’s Harbour awaits a refit in Cape Breton.

Push continues for newer Coast Guard vessel to be posted in Clark’s Harbour

Published a day ago

Valarie (Tabor) Alderson looks over her collection of photos taken at the time of the bump in Springhill on Oct. 23, 1958, an event that took the lives of 75 miners, including her father, Ray.

A town that rises from overwhelming adversity: Springhill changed forever following 1958 mine disaster

Updated 15 hours ago

A group of draegerman are pictured following the Springhill Bump in 1958.

Did Springhill miners see the bump coming? A look at the science behind the 1958 mining disaster

Updated 13 hours ago

Sports

Player 10 Brock McLeod had four assists in Valley’s 6-5 loss against Amherst.

Valley Wildcats to compete for West Nova Regiment Challenge Cup

Published Oct 19, 2018 at 1:26 p.m.

Gilles Thibaudeau of the Montreal Canadiens alumni races the puck toward the Axemen alumni net. - Kirk Starratt

Hockey fans skate down memory lane as Montreal Canadiens, Acadia Axemen alumni teams meet in Wolfville

Published Oct 14, 2018 at 4:23 p.m.

Local firefighters Lisa Richardson, Paul Maynard, Kathy Babcooke and Robin Jensen competed in their respective Valley Harvest Marathon races wearing bunker gear. Richardson, a long-time runner, came up with the idea. She completed the 10K event and the others added air tanks to their ensemble and tackled the 5K route.

Firefighters wow crowd at Valley Harvest Marathon in Wolfville

Updated Oct 07, 2018 at 3:15 p.m.

Valley Maple Leafs suffer third period collapse against East Hants Penguins

Published Oct 05, 2018 at 10:41 a.m.

Business

This year, a number of new tourism experiences were rolled out, including Beer and Wine Tours of Nova Scotia, Yarmouth Harbour Tours, Savour the Sea - Wharfside Lobster Suppers, and Yarmouth Walking Tours.

Tourism on the rise in Yarmouth & Acadian Shores

Published 9 hours ago

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Wise investments

Published Oct 15, 2018 at 1:14 p.m.

The Cat ferry docked on the Yarmouth waterfront. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Bay Ferries sees 21 per cent increase over last year during Cat ferry's 2018 season with 50,185 passengers

Updated Oct 12, 2018 at 6:52 p.m.

Crystal Butler of Crystal’s Pantry has launched a line of fall-inspired treats.

Canning entrepreneur launches line of fall-inspired tasty treats with support of CAPRE

Published Oct 05, 2018 at 1:37 p.m.

Living

George Bruce of Tupperville owns a 1924 Model-T Ford that he takes for a drive with the family in good weather. Recently he pumped up the tires and drove to Annapolis Royal and back up Highway 1 to Bridgetown and across the river and back down Highway 201.

Out for a Drive - Tupperville’s George Bruce takes 1924 Model-T Ford for a spin down memory lane

Updated 7 hours ago

The colour you see in autumn is always there. The green we identify with summer-leaf colour is in fact the chlorophyll the tree uses to produce food.

RATHER BE OUTDOORS: Are you suffering from fall colour envy?

Published Oct 19, 2018 at 1:54 p.m.

Corporal Joan Dorey is the recipient of the Sovereign’s Medal For Volunteers. She has been recognized for her volunteer work with the Kings County army cadets.

Kings County army cadets volunteer receives Sovereign’s Medal in recognition of commitment, dedication

Updated Oct 19, 2018 at 7:24 p.m.

Installing programmable thermostats allows you to “set and forget” the temperatures in your home.

REAL advice: Tips to save money on your energy bills

Published Oct 19, 2018 at 1:40 p.m.

Opinion

Justice.

Russell Wangersky: Where there’s a will…

Published 16 hours ago

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: Workplace equity troubles Nova Scotia

Published Oct 19, 2018 at 6 a.m.

A recent media report revealed that some telecom call centre employees are directed to stonewall customers. —

Editorial: Customer disservice

Published Oct 19, 2018 at 6 a.m.

Jim Vibert

VIBERT: Halifax now a world-class nanny state

Updated Oct 17, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.

Community

Elizabeth Smith, who’s been playing the piano since she was a young girl, bids a fond farewell to the Big Valley Swing Orchestra after 15 years.

‘But music, you have it forever’ Elizabeth Smith bids fond farewell to Big Valley Swing Orchestra after 15 years

Updated 8 hours ago

The Secret Park in Shelburne. KATHY JOHNSON PHOTO

Community roots run deep in The Secret Park in Shelburne

Updated Oct 18, 2018 at 1:34 p.m.

Al Whittle Theatre manager Mary Harwell had the honour of unveiling plaques officially designating the Acadia Cinema building a municipal and provincial heritage property. - Kirk Starratt

Cultural, community hub: Wolfville’s Acadia Cinema building officially designated municipal, provincial heritage property

Published Oct 14, 2018 at 12:14 p.m.

Grade nine Avon View High School students, cheered on by leadership students, make their way across Windsor to raise money for the slightly delayed-by-rain Terry Fox Run.

Avon View High School students raise funds for cancer research

Published Oct 10, 2018 at 2:39 p.m.

Recent Stories

Brian Edward O’Neill, 54, of North Kentville has been reported as missing.

RCMP still searching for missing North Kentville man

George Bruce of Tupperville owns a 1924 Model-T Ford that he takes for a drive with the family in good weather. Recently he pumped up the tires and drove to Annapolis Royal and back up Highway 1 to Bridgetown and across the river and back down Highway 201.

Out for a Drive - Tupperville’s George Bruce takes 1924 Model-T Ford for a spin down memory lane

Elizabeth Smith, who’s been playing the piano since she was a young girl, bids a fond farewell to the Big Valley Swing Orchestra after 15 years.

‘But music, you have it forever’ Elizabeth Smith bids fond farewell to Big Valley Swing Orchestra after 15 years

HGTV

Lights, camera, action? HGTV looking east for next home building reality show

This year, a number of new tourism experiences were rolled out, including Beer and Wine Tours of Nova Scotia, Yarmouth Harbour Tours, Savour the Sea - Wharfside Lobster Suppers, and Yarmouth Walking Tours.

Tourism on the rise in Yarmouth & Acadian Shores

Veteran firefighter Fred Rogers teamed up with Parker DeMont to help collect funds during the Oct. 20 toll road in Windsor.

Windsor Rotary Club's toll road brings in thousands for the food bank

Tracy Kitch, president and CEO of the IWK Health Centre, speaks at a Chronicle Herald editorial board meeting in 2016.

Two former top IWK officials charged in wake of expenses scandal

The Iye family in front of their home inside the Dadaab Refugee Camp. From left: “Zaki,” age one, Nimo, Ibrahim, Maryan, Zuheyb, age five and Farhan, age seven.

Refugee family to reunite with Acadia grad, relative in Kentville

Firefighters from across Annapolis County battled a house fire at 443 Ween Street, just off Shore Road East near Mount Hanley Road, Sunday evening Oct. 21. A man and his 18-year-old daughter are homeless.

Man, daughter homeless after house fire on Ween Street Oct. 21

CUPW members try to keep warm during an early-morning shift on the picket line at the Canada Post location at 28 Topple Dr. in Dartmouth on Monday.

‘We’re just looking to be treated fairly’: Postal workers begin rotating strikes

A Canada Post worker prepares to leave the Canada Post depot in Halifax on Oct. 17, 2018.

Postal workers serve strike notice: 'We want Canada Post to know how serious we are'

Neely Koop- Smees was taken by the beauty of the fog in the hollow in Lorne, Pictou County, N.S.

CINDY DAY: Letting off some steam