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Ban on open fires in effect

Article online since July 9th 2008
There is a ban on open fires in all areas of Nova Scotia, effective at noon today, July 9. "The warm and dry weather we are experiencing has brought the fire weather index to high or extreme throughout most of Nova Scotia," said Rob Uttaro, Department of Natural Resources fire management supervisor....
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Tasering followed racial slurs, charges Fells

Tasering followed racial slurs, charges Fells

Black community plans protest after incident involving visiting police

Article online since July 7th 2008
Black community leaders in Digby are meeting to organize a protest after a June 22 incident outside Club 98 led to a young black man, William Drummond, being shot with a police Taser. Staff-Sgt. Phil Barrett of the Digby RCMP detachment has asked for an independent investigation by the major...
by Jeanne Whitehead / View all articles from Jeanne Whitehead
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Fire department faces loss of half its volunteers

Fire department faces loss of half its volunteers

Article online since July 7th 2008
Concern is growing over how to replace more than half of Digby’s 32-member fire department volunteers because of retirements in the next five to 10 years. The worry isn’t just for the town of Digby. “We have a big area,” says fire chief Robbie Morgan. “There are lots of dollars and...
by John DeMings / View all articles from John DeMings
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Fireworks blamed for fire

Fireworks blamed for fire

Article online since July 6th 2008
A Digby firefighter pours water onto smoldering brush alongside Shore Road next to the province’s tourism information bureau shortly after noon today. A witness said he saw fireworks shot into the dry brush from a passing car.
by John DeMings / View all articles from John DeMings
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No sinking feeling

No sinking feeling

Article online since July 5th 2008
Boat owner Mark Hyson listens as deputy fire chief Ben Cleveland, centre, outlines the cause of an electrical fire aboard Hyson’s boat at the Digby Marina Friday. The fire caused no structural damage, but a propane tank was quickly removed as a safety precaution. ...
by John DeMings / View all articles from John DeMings

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