Acadian Federation of NS pressing province to restore ridings

The Acadian Federation of Nova Scotia is pressing the province to restore three protected ridings before the next election.

The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal ruled a 2012 boundary redrawing by the former NDP government violated voter rights.

The Federation believes an interim process can be launched quickly, and would let the government drop the writ when it chooses.

ATV crossing coming for Baddeck

The province is building an overpass and active transportation trail over Highway 105 in Baddeck so ATVs can cross.  It’s also working to introduce a series of pilot projects for increased off-highway vehicle access around the province.