N.S. blasted for paying $8.5 million for U.S. ferry terminal renovations
The terminal renovations are needed because the already heavily subsidized ferry service out of Yarmouth, N.S., is shifting ports in the U.S. state. Continue reading
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Bay Ferries is not Nova Scotia’s agent, despite what the minister has said
The minister has also spoken publicly about a fee he says the province pays for U.S. Customs and Border Patrol services. Continue reading
Province says work to replace failed N.S. aboiteau to begin next week
Nova Scotia says the $4-million project to replace the failed aboiteau in Hantsport is to begin next week. Continue reading
Documents show N.S. taxpayers will pay up to $5M in renovations to Bar Harbor
As it stands, cost estimates for the work are between US$3.25 million and US$3.75 million, according to the application package filed by the engineering firm CES Inc. Continue reading
Few answers even as Bay Ferries move to Bar Harbor steams ahead
Despite an annual subsidy of approximately $10 million, the minister did confirm that taxpayers will cover some of the costs for renovations that Bay Ferries is conducting on the ferry terminal in Bar Harbor. Continue reading
Nova Scotia ferry’s port switch in Maine held up by U.S. government shutdown, new governor
The heavily subsidized ferry is set to move to Bar Harbor from Portland, Maine, after Bay Ferries struck a deal with the town last fall. Continue reading
Opposition cries foul as Nova Scotia ponders paying for U.S. border agents
Nova Scotia is considering footing the bill for U.S. border security agents in Maine serving the privately run ferry to Yarmouth, N.S. Continue reading
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Renovated entrance to Dartmouth General Hospital now open to the public
The new entrance has a drop-off canopy on the exterior of the building. The entranceway is larger and the registration area is modern and more welcoming. Continue reading
Decision on future of CAT’s American port pushed until end of 2018
Nova Scotia’s Transportation Minister Lloyd Hines says the deadline for Bay Ferries to notify Portland, Maine, of its intentions for the 2019 sailing season has been extended for the third time. Continue reading
Nova Scotia to review process of parade permits after death of four-year-old in Yarmouth
Lloyd Hines says the traffic services division is considering whether safety conditions can be improved around the permitting process. Continue reading