The Vanguard

WEDGEPORT, N.S. – From fun runs and herring tosses to paint nights and pageant princesses, a full week of activities is on tap for the 15th Annual Wedgeport Tuna Tournament & Festival, that began Aug. 18 and runs to Aug. 25 in ...

YARMOUTH, N.S. – Eighty-three-year-old Murray Robicheau was excited about getting his picture in the newspaper, but it would have been better if it were for another reason. Robicheau was among the residents who were displaced for the day ...

WEST PUBNICO, N.S. – Sixteen-year-old Vincent d’Eon “officially chopped the competition” at the second annual Chopped Argyle at the West Pubnico Legion on Aug. 14, winning the coveted chopped champ apron in both the ...

WEST PUBNICO, N.S. – National Acadian Day was celebrated with Aug. 15 festivities in West Pubnico. Here are some images from the day. SEE ALSO: SIGHTS AND SOUNDS FROM THE NATIONAL ACADIAN DAY TINTAMARRE IN CLARE ...

Murray Ross built the Maud Lewis Replica house in 1999 and until now, he hasn’t had any problems. “99.9% of people who come to visit respect the property and Maud’s legacy,” he said. The replica house is located at 11585 ...

A fundraising initiative to provide a new vehicle for Veterans Place in Yarmouth is going well, having surpassed the $60,000 mark, says campaign chairman Don McCumber. The goal is $104,000. The funds will be used to purchase a new van for Veterans ...

YARMOUTH, N.S. - The next meeting to discuss a possible splash pad for Yarmouth is taking place on Wednesday, Aug. 15. The meeting will be held at the Yarmouth town hall at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The purpose of the meeting will be to review ...

SABLE RIVER, N.S. – A donation of a bandsaw mill by Military Minds Inc. will help Rally Point Retreat in Sable River build upon its foundation as a non-profit haven for veterans and first responders suffering with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ...

DIGBY, N.S.- Madison Amero has been crowned the 2018 Digby Scallop Queen. Amero decided two years ago that she wanted to run to be Scallop Queen, after her daughter was born during Scallop Days. “I’m so excited to be taking on ...

Nancy Hodge has always wanted to become more independent. Hodge is a participant of Atelier de Clare in Church Point and for her, independence means being able to provide for herself. “I don’t like to sit around, I try and keep ...