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Yarmouth's Josh Cochrane has moved hundreds of thousands of people with his performance of a rendition of the Leonard Cohen song Hallelujah, this one by Brittney Billiot, that he shared in honour of those killed in Fredericton. - Facebook

Yarmouth's Josh Cochrane's tribute to honour the lives lost in the Fredericton ...

Scallops, Cars and Fun: Lots of fun had by all at the 2018 Scallop Days

PHOTOS: Scallop Days Fun in Digby

Oak Island historian Kel Hancock of Windsor is pictured by the Oak Island Interpretive Centre prior to co-hosting a tour for Freemasons on Aug. 4.

‘I was hooked’: Oak Island a life-long passion for Windsor historian who ...

On Aug. 13, the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service Office closed Port Maitland Beach and Mavillette Beach to swimmers for at least several days due to a high bacteria count.

Two beaches closed in region due to high bacteria count

Krystal Tanner loves supporting local businesses. This is her main reason for drinking craft beer, she says. “It’s nice to know you’re supporting businesses in your town,” she says.

SUMMER SUDS SERIES: Your guide to craft beer in the Annapolis Valley

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Professional diver Mike Huntley of Kentville has made several descents into boreholes on Oak Island that were dug as part of an ongoing treasure search and he has appeared on several episodes of the TV show The Curse of Oak Island. He now has another TV project in the works.

‘There’s something strange happening there’: Kentville diver making significant contributions to Oak Island treasure search

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No matter how much time you spend rearranging, labelling, containerizing and sorting your stuff, if you don’t remove the excess, you’re not really accomplishing much.

STREAMLINE YOUR STUFF: Letting go of excess stuff can act as a catalyst

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Divert NS organized a province-wide waste audit to determine what was still ending up in landfills instead of being sorted into composters and recycling bins. (Divert NS)

Putting Nova Scotians’ waste sorting to the test

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A stand-alone pergola offers a shady retreat for dining and entertainment all summer long.

Pergola perfect Good shade alternatives important consideration when designing your backyard getaway

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Growing tomatoes can be tricky

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The results of Carson’s hard work in the backyard. (CARSON ARTHUR)

RATHER BE OUTDOORS: It’s time for some backyard cleanup

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Vincent d’Eon get a hug from his grandmother Berthe d’Eon after winning the Chopped Argyle championships for entrées and desserts at the West Pubnico Legion on Aug. 14. KATHY JOHNSON PHOTO

Teenager Vincent d'Eon chops the competition at second annual Chopped Argyle event

The Cat ferry passing the Ships Stern Light while leaving Yarmouth harbour, sailing past Cape Forchu, during an August 2018 crossing. ERVIN OLSEN PHOTO

2018 year-to-date season sales on The Cat ferry has exceeded last year’s season total, says Bay Ferries

Blood collection has resumed at a temporary location at the Barrington Passage constituency office of Argyle-Barrington MLA Chris d'Entremont.

Blood collection services resume in Barrington at temporary location at MLA's office

Wayfarers’ Ale Society chairman Chris Killacky and brewer Detlef Heiss on the balcony at the society’s Port Williams facility. Killacky said they have a great location with a spectacular view that is a hidden gem.

Wayfarers’ Ale Society aims to support local economy through its own growth as a business

Highway deaths on rise in Nova Scotia for first time since 2012

Highway deaths on rise in Nova Scotia for first time since 2012

Professional diver Mike Huntley of Kentville has made several descents into boreholes on Oak Island that were dug as part of an ongoing treasure search and he has appeared on several episodes of the TV show The Curse of Oak Island. He now has another TV project in the works.

‘There’s something strange happening there’: Kentville diver making significant contributions to Oak Island treasure search

Twins Ellie (left) and Katie d’Entremont were dressed for the occasion while attending National Acadian Day festivities in West Pubnico at the Musée des Acadiens des Pubnicos (Acadian Museum). KATHY JOHNSON

PHOTOS: National Acadian Day celebrated in West Pubnico

Acadian pride was on display in colour, sound and enthusiasm during the 2018 National Acadian Day Tintamarre in Clare on Aug. 15. TINA COMEAU PHOTO

Celebrating National Acadian Day: Sights and sounds from the 2018 Tintamarre in Clare

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Female passenger of vehicle dies following two-vehicle collision on Highway 103 in Yarmouth County

The Canning village commission is working toward the sale of the former fire hall and village office properties.

Canning village commission working toward sale of former fire hall, village office buildings

Kidney disease survivor Penny Hughes of Kingston is pictured with her husband and children – Owen Hughes, Caitlyn Hughes and Ian Hughes – and the family dogs.

Kingston resident giving back to fellow kidney disease patients

Paul Faulkenham was worried about the condition of his driveway following a torrential downpour on Aug. 7, which diverted water on top of the road, instead of under it. It’s since been fixed by the department of transportation and infrastructure renewal.

Repair work continues a week after storm results in washouts in Hants