(NS-Fire-Death)
Police in Cape Breton are investigating the discovery of a body at the site of a previously unreported fire.
Investigators say they were responding to a missing person report Friday evening when they discovered that a residence had been destroyed by fire on Beechmont Road in MacAdam’s Lake.
They later found a body on the property.
The identity of the deceased was not released.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NS-Rare-Orca-Sighting)
A marine conservation group in Nova Scotia has confirmed multiple sightings of a killer whale near the Canso Causeway.
The Marine Animal Response Society says such sightings are rare.
The group says the solitary orca was spotted on the weekend and appeared to be in good shape.
As well, the non-profit group is asking boaters to give the whale plenty of room, adding that federal rules require vessels to stay at least 100 metres away from any whales.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NB-Lottery)
A lottery ticket worth one-million dollars was sold in New Brunswick on the weekend.
The Atlantic Lottery Corporation says the 6-4-9 ticket was sold in Carleton County on Saturday.
They say more details will be released once the winner comes forward.
(CTV News)
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(NS-Black-Health-Clinic)
Nova Scotia’s public health authority is offering a immunization clinic this weekend for Black people in the Halifax area.
Nova Scotia Health says the clinic will take place during this year’s Association of Nigerians in Nova Scotia summer barbeque in Africville Park.
The agency says the objective is to offer Black and African Nova Scotians a place to receive immunizations and ask questions in a setting that’s familiar and respectful.
It will be offering free vaccines for shingles, chickenpox, measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus and COVID-19.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NB-Acadian-Funding)
A new cultural centre in New Brunswick has received a total of 750-thousand dollars from the federal and provincial governments.
The money is for the new Place Du Drapeau acadien in Saint-Louis-de-Kent.
Along with a giant Acadian flag, the site will feature a monument, an Acadian history interpretation centre and an outdoor stage with a natural amphitheater.
As well, walking trails will be created to connect the sites.
(The Canadian Press)
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(NS-Federal-Loans)
The federal government is handing 1.2-million dollars in loans to two companies in the Halifax area.
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency says a 745-thousand-dollar loan will be given to Dartmouth-based Site 20/20 Incorporated, which makes automated traffic control equipment.
The company plans to hire another 50 to 60 people.
Meanwhile, Atlantica Mechanical Contractors Incorporated will get 456-thousand dollars to modernize its sheet-metal fabrication facility.
(The Canadian Press)
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