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saltwire.com > nova-scotia > annapolis-valley > floating-dock-at-wolfville-waterfront-brings-new-recreational-opportunities

Floating dock at Wolfville waterfront brings new recreational opportunities

15+ hour, 33+ min ago  (569+ words) Dock will be a launching, landing point for kayakers, paddle board enthusiasts A new floating dock at the Wolfville waterfront will provide more recreational opportunities for town residents and visitors alike. Wolfville Mayor Jodi MacKay said the floating dock at…...

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saltwire.com > nova-scotia > annapolis-valley > wendy-elliott-documentary-on-evolving-bay-of-fundy-coastline-a-fascinating-watch

WENDY ELLIOTT: Documentary on evolving Bay of Fundy coastline a fascinating watch

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (798+ words) Years ago, a dike was eroded in North Grand Pre near a scenic spot the locals call the Guzzle and what was uncovered was a dike that must have been created by Acadians. It was covered in tiny pieces of…...

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saltwire.com > nova-scotia > annapolis-valley > meeting-set-for-port-williams-to-discuss-efforts-to-save-prescott-house-museum

Meeting set for Port Williams to discuss efforts to save Prescott House Museum

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (390+ words) New preservation society to provide updates, opportunity for public input An upcoming public meeting in Port Williams will share updates from the Prescott House Preservation Society on efforts to save the museum. The newly incorporated non-profit society is involved in…...

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saltwire.com > nova-scotia > new-wildfires-break-out-in-halifax-and-annapolis-counties

New wildfires break out in Halifax and Annapolis counties

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (154+ words) PNI Atlantic News Nova Scotia premier’s car windshield smashed by protestors leaving Wolfville event Cape Breton police investigating Dominion Credit Union bank robbery A Pictou County mother's quest to get care for her son's mental illness and drug use Charlottetown…...

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saltwire.com > nova-scotia > annapolis-valley > fort-anne-dig-reveals-274-year-old-barracks-foundation

Fort Anne dig reveals 274-year-old barracks foundation

2+ day, 49+ min ago  (1155+ words) Rebecca Dunham was asked to find the best place to put up two giant tents. But when she went digging, what she found was the largely intact foundation of an old barracks dating back to 1752 – in the middle of Fort…...

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saltwire.com > nova-scotia > annapolis-valley > premier-says-growing-nova-scotia-economy-protecting-paycheques-his-job

Premier says growing Nova Scotia economy, protecting paycheques his job

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (1331+ words) Houston addresses Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce as state of the province tour begins in Wolfville Nova Scotia is meant to lead, and that means beginning a new chapter building one of Canada’s strongest economies. Premier Tim Houston gave that…...

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saltwire.com > nova-scotia > highway-101-in-kings-county-closed-by-serious-crash

Highway 101 in Kings County closed by serious crash

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (174+ words) Highway 101 between Kingston and Aylesford has been closed due to a serious crash. RCMP, Kingston firefighters and paramedics responded to the scene shortly after 3 p.m. after two vehicles collided near the Kingston exit. RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Carlie McCann just before 4 p.m. said…...

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saltwire.com > nova-scotia > annapolis-valley > grand-pres-acadian-days-celebrate-heritage-while-honouring-the-past

Grand-Pré’s Acadian Days celebrate heritage while honouring the past

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (1053+ words) Visitors to the Grand-Pré National Historic Site July 10-12 may have noticed a few more French conversations. Acadian Days, the annual, free, celebration of Acadian culture, drew people from across the Maritimes. “It’s a yearly rendezvous,” said Claude Boudreau, the general…...

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saltwire.com > nova-scotia > kentville-man-charged-with-arson-in-blaze-that-damaged-two-downtown-buildings

Kentville man charged with arson in blaze that damaged two downtown buildings

4+ day, 11+ min ago  (431+ words) Police in Kentville have charged a man in connection with a fire last week that damaged two buildings in the town. Andrew Ross Baltzer of Kentville was arrested over the weekend in connection with a July 7 fire on Webster Court…...

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saltwire.com > nova-scotia > annapolis-valley > imitation-firearm-seized-by-rcmp-in-middleton

Imitation firearm seized by RCMP in Middleton

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (123+ words) There was a heavy police presence in Middleton July 13 as Annapolis District RCMP officers responded to a report of a person with a firearm in the town. “Officers found that it was an imitation firearm and it was seized,” Cpl....