Three hours adrift in ocean: ‘If it hadn’t been for the life jackets, it would have been a whole different story’ Three people wearing lifejackets were rescued off southwestern Nova Scotia after spending three hours adrift in the water after their boat capsized.

Three hours adrift in ocean: ‘If it hadn’t been for the life jackets, it would have been a whole different story’
Trio rescued off Cape Sable Island in southwestern NS after spending 3 hours in water after boat capsizes

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Mystique and happiness wash ashore with Yarmouth's buoy wall When Dave and Nancy Bishara hung the first buoy on their wall in Yarmouth, N.S., they didn't know the impact it would have for locals and visitors.

So many heartwarming & touching backstories to this buoy wall in my Yarmouth, NS hometown. Love the buoy wall. Love it even more after the couple who created it told me about its impact & about how it all began with a henhouse filled not with eggs, but with buoys.

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'Safe, affordable housing makes such a difference': Province contributing $2.66 million to Yarmouth project More than 50 people will have somewhere safe and affordable to live once an affordable housing development project in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, is completed.

'Safe, affordable housing makes such a difference': Province contributing $2.66 million to Yarmouth N.S.
24-unit housing project on Shaw Avenue.

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Yarmouth Mall seeks flexibility from the town for medical clinic, office space The owner of the Yarmouth Mall says retail alone cannot fill the empty spaces moving forward. It's looking to the town to allow for new things.

Yarmouth Mall seeking more flexibility to be able to add offices and medical clinics to fill empty spaces. But it’ll require the okay from the town.
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Changes coming to Yarmouth County intersection that has seen collisions and fatalities Following a July collision that claimed the life of a 17-year-old teenager, changes are coming to an intersection in Yarmouth, N.S. that has a history of collisions and fatalities.

Changes are coming to a problematic intersection in Yarmouth County that has been the scene of collisions and fatalities over the years. The most recent life claimed was a 17-yr-old teenager. The intersection is being turned into a 4-way stop.

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What a nice surprise. The film Jacob and I made: ‘Justin’s Addiction Story: No Family is Immune’ won an award at the Jersey Shore Film Festival. It was judged: Best International Short Documentary.
With every view our family’s message & Justin’s voice is heard. Grateful. 💜
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Canada Day on Yarmouth NS waterfront.

'I feel like they’re my family': South Korean-born Yarmouth resident thankful to Korean War veterans Sonia Park was only two years old when she left South Korea. But the Yarmouth County NS resident is deeply grateful to Korean War veterans she calls family.

When South-Korean born Sonia Park looks at the Korean War veterans seated at a table in her Yarmouth County NS restaurant, she doesn’t see just friends. She sees family. And she thanks them in a special way.

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Brier Island residents thankful for pause to 'nightmare' ferry backup plan Residents of a southwestern N.S. island fearing long ferry delays, backups, and impacts on businesses and tourism are thankful for now their ferry service will stay as is.

Brier Island residents thankful for pause to 'nightmare' ferry backup plan.
Was very happy to see the pause button hit on this one. Plan B was awful.

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Yarmouth channels its inner Dancing Queen: Mamma Mia hitting Th'YARC stage They're getting ready to sing and dance to ABBA favourites in Yarmouth NS as Mamma Mia gets ready to hit Th'YARC stage.

Yarmouth is channeling its inner Dancing Queen. Mamma Mia hitting Th’YARC stage in July.
Being a lifelong ABBA fan, definitely enjoyed pulling this story together.

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Brier Island ferries force-fed new staffing increase by Transport Canada Province of Nova Scotia told by area residents that putting a small ferry on the Brier Island ferry crossing is not an option.

I completely agree with Brier Island residents. Removing Margaret’s Justice ferry that can handle up to 18 vehicles & replacing it with the Scotian ferry that can accommodate 7 or less, if it comes to this, is a terrible decision & solution. #trafficnightmares
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Vanguard's Tina Comeau inducted into Atlantic journalism Hall of Fame, wins 3 gold awards It was a big night for Vanguard’s Tina Comeau at the 2025 Atlantic Journalism Awards gala. She was inducted into the Hall of Fame and won 3 gold awards.

So deeply humbled to have been inducted into the Atlantic journalism Hall of Fame & to have won gold awards in all 3 news categories I was nominated in. The best part was sharing it with my family. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

A victory for French learning and culture: Wedgeport celebrates new elementary school after very long wait For at least 20 years the talk had been about the need for a new elementary school in the Acadian community of Yarmouth County, N.S.

A victory for French learning and culture: Acadian village of Wedgeport N.S. celebrates new elementary school after a very, very, very long wait.

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Ultramarine Music and Arts Festival amping up for its Yarmouth debut Yarmouth, N.S. is playing host to a new music and arts festival June 20 and 21 called the Ultramarine Music and Arts Festival.

Yarmouth is playing host to a new music and arts festival June 20 and 21 called the Ultramarine Music and Arts Festival.
Lots of great stuff planned. Check it out!

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Vanguard journalist Tina Comeau being inducted into Atlantic Journalism Awards' Hall of Fame As Tina Comeau marks her 35th year of journalism, the Tri-County Vanguard journalist is being inducted into the Atlantic Journalism Awards (AJAs) Hall of Fame.

Deeply humbled for my upcoming induction into the Atlantic Journalism Awards’ Hall of Fame for my 35-year career in community journalism. Thank you to my son Jacob, former Vanguard colleagues & community members for the nomination. I was so very moved.

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N.S. Acadian games saw more than 800 athletes celebrate sport, culture and language “Merci” and “felicitations” are definite themes and legacies of the 2025 Nova Scotia Acadian games that were held in Yarmouth County.

N.S. Acadian games saw more 810 athletes celebrate sport, culture and language. The event took place in Yarmouth County.
It was fun to see so much excitement and enthusiasm during Les Jeux.

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Lots of enthusiasm from the host Par-en-Bas team at the opening ceremony of the Jeux régionaux de la Nouvelle-Écosse 2025. These youth Acadian games were happening in Yarmouth County NS with over 800 athletes from across the province.

‘It’s as important as getting a family doctor’: Veterinary care high in demand but short in supply It is not just people who have problems accessing primary health care for themselves in Nova Scotia. For pet and livestock owners, access to veterinary care can also be a challenge.

‘It’s as important as getting a family doctor’: Veterinary care high in demand but short in supply in southwestern N.S. and other parts of the province

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Bon appetit Yarmouth: Owners looking to convert former eyesore church into upscale restaurant Town of Yarmouth gives the go ahead for a project to convert a former church, and eyesore, into a restaurant after timeline concerns addressed.

Bon appetit Yarmouth: Owners looking to convert former eyesore church into upscale restaurant

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Wasn’t expecting this. A Mother’s Day ‘Letter to My Mom’ that my son Jacob made for me. 🥹I’m so blessed to be his mom. 🩷 Missing my son Justin who died last year. Life isn’t the same without him. 💜 My two boys have always made me a better person. 💙

The search for Zack Lefave: New development leads to renewed search in four-year-old Yarmouth County investigation Search and rescue teams joined the RCMP the first weekend in May in a renewed search in the investigation in the disappearance of Zack Lefave.

The search for Zack Lefave: New development leads to renewed search in four-year-old Yarmouth County investigation
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TINA COMEAU: Remembering Lynn Seeley, Yarmouth's larger-than-life firefighter Retired firefighter and Yarmouth Platoon Chief Lynn Seeley's legacy will live on from the 46 years he devoted to the fire service and to keeping people safe.

In this column I reflect on the legacy that Lynn Seeley, Yarmouth’s larger-than-life firefighter leaves as his legacy after 46 years in the fire service. He was such a great guy.

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'Lily's fight is our fight': Community steps up to help Yarmouth girl needing major surgery People in Yarmouth are stepping up with a fundraiser to help a 9-year-old girl and her mom. The youngster requires surgery at the SickKids Hospital in Toronto.

‘Lily’s fight is our fight’
The community is stepping up to help a Yarmouth girl who needs to undergo major surgery in Toronto as a result of a rare syndrome she was born with. Fundraiser on April 26. This 9 year old’s smile just lights up a room.

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Was very poignant to watch firefighters march from the Yarmouth Fire Hall to Beacon Church on the morning of April 9 for the funeral of retired Platoon Chief Lynn Seeley whose impact on the fire service will always be felt and remembered. He was a great firefighter and a great guy.

Too many false 911 calls from Yarmouth hospital concerns town and RCMP Town of Yarmouth and police advisory committee says false 911 calls from the Yarmouth hospital stems from having to dial 9 for an outside line. Nova Scotia Health says it shares the concerns that have...

Too many false 911 calls linked to phone system at Yarmouth hospital concerning to town council and RCMP. Nova Scotia Health says it shares these concerns. www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

TINA COMEAU: Forgotten treasures bring back memories of my son Tina Comeau writes about a very meaningful trip down memory lane a year after the death of her son Justin.

Did some spring cleaning and found forgotten & unknown memories & treasures of my son in tote boxes. Miss him so much since his death last year. These treasures brought tears & smiles. 💜 www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Too many false 911 calls from Yarmouth hospital concerns town and RCMP Town of Yarmouth and police advisory committee says false 911 calls from the Yarmouth hospital stems from having to dial 9 for an outside line. Nova Scotia Health says it shares the concerns that have...

Too many false 911 calls from Yarmouth hospital concerns town and RCMP. Nova Scotia Health shares these concerns and is taking steps to rectify the situation.

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Freezing spray during February has transformed the Cape Forchu Lighthouse property in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia into an icy, mesmerizing canvas.

Everybody loves Bill: Yarmouth man’s lifelong dedication to community appreciated by all When it comes to living in Yarmouth, there is one thing that is never in dispute. Everybody loves Rev. Bill Newell.

Everybody loves Bill: Yarmouth man’s lifelong dedication to community appreciated by all.
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Could Canada-U.S. relations impact ferry traffic on The CAT in 2025? Could tariff threats, talk of turning Canada into the 51st state, and Canadians boycott trips to the U.S. have an impact on ferry numbers?

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