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Maple Leaf announces another closure
By Robb Lepper. Last updated: 2011-02-02 10:46:12

It likely won’t bring much comfort to the employees of Larsons in Berwick, however, Maple Leaf announced this morning that it would close a prepared meats plant in B.C. The Surrey operation employees 165 people and will being to wind down operations in May. The closure of the two plants is a clear indication of Maple Leafs cost cutting measures and restructuring which the company indicated was the reason behind the Berwick plants closure.

Environment Canada warns of a dangerous storm
By Robb Lepper. Last updated: 2011-02-02 10:44:36

Environment Canada forecaster David Phillips is calling for a ''dangerous storm'' to hit our area and warns it will have a ''major impact.'' Updated forecasts are calling for up to 45 cm of snow over the next 24 hours, which is expected to begin this afternoon. Schools across south western Nova Scotia have been closed and some flights to the mid-western US have been canceled. Nova Scotia RCMP is asking motorists to take extra precautions on our roadways as high winds could cause white-out conditions.

Shubenacadie Sam predicts an early spring.
By Robb Lepper. Last updated: 2011-02-02 09:39:41

Reports from Shubie Park from Groundhog Day Festivities are that Shubenacadie Sam, our local prognosticating rodent, is predicting an early spring. The province's time zone makes Sam the first groundhog to make a prediction in North America. According the posts on Twitter, Punxsutawney Phil and Wiarton Willie agree with him.

Protest march in Wolfville
By Robb Lepper. Last updated: 2011-02-02 09:05:59

Students at Acadia are protesting yesterdays provincial decision on tuition fees as part the larger Reduce Fees and Drop Debt Day of Action. They plan to March at 1:30 from Willow Park to the Clock tower on Main St. According to RCMP Community Policing Officer Blair MacMurtrey, their parade permit estimates 350 participants. The same permit prevents the group from closing Main St so the protesters will be confined to the side walks. Motorists are asked to pay extra attention when driving through town.

Saulnierville man avoids jail on his birthday
By Robb Lepper. Last updated: 2011-02-02 06:33:34

A Digby County man won't see the inside of a jail cell on his birthday, however, he will see a 1300 dollar fine and a one year ban from driving. Guy Alfred Comeau of Saulnierville, who turns 47 today, had earlier pleaded guilty to driving with a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit. On Jan 13, Comeau was arrested after he rear-ended another vehicle on the 101 and then fled the scene. Police later caught up with Comeau at the convenience store on Ashmore. This was Comeau's second conviction.

Greenwich land re-zoning approved
By Robb Lepper. Last updated: 2011-02-02 06:12:02

In a controversial vote last night, Kings County Council narrowly passed the Greenwich Comprehensive Development District with a six to five vote. The approval of the plan brought a loud chorus of 'boo's from those opposed in the public gallery. Councils decision will now have to be approved by the province. Peter Elderkin, one of the five farmers who submitted the application for re-zoning, says he plans to sell the land and reinvest in his farm. Marilyn Cameron from the No Farms No Food Community group says her supporters will lobby the province to reverse tonight's decision.