Evan Taylor is a 2018 graduate of the journalism program at Fanshawe College. He is based in Bridgewater and covers stories across the South Shore and Nova Scotia. Contact Evan at taylore@radioabl.ca.
A system moving into northwestern Ontario is expected to bring significant snowfall beginning tonight.
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for several areas, including Thunder Bay, Dryden, Kenora and Fort Frances.
Forecasters say total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 centimetres are possible, with lower amounts expected closer to the Minnesota border. Periods of heavy snow could also reduce visibility.
The snow is expected to begin tonight and continue through Tuesday evening.
Environment Canada says the system is being driven by a Colorado Low, which could shift in track, meaning snowfall amounts may vary depending on how the system develops.
Travel conditions are expected to deteriorate as snow accumulates, with roads and walkways becoming difficult to navigate. Untreated surfaces may become icy and slippery.
The South Shore Lumberjacks’ playoff run is over after a weekend that saw their season come to a close.
The Lumberjacks dropped Games 5 and 6 to the Capstone Colts, losing the best-of-seven Fred Fox Division final 4–2.
South Shore was shut out 7–0 on the road in Game 5 Friday night, putting them on the brink of elimination heading into Game 6.
Back on the ice looking to extend the series, the Lumberjacks were defeated 5–1, ending their season. Leo MacLean scored the lone goal in the final game, while Brennan Coleman and Nate Pearson picked up assists.
The series featured momentum swings at times, but the Colts pulled away late, winning the final two games to secure a second straight division title.
Despite the result, the Lumberjacks thanked fans for their support throughout the season, calling it an “epic” year.
A new agreement between Ottawa and Nova Scotia is aimed at speeding up approvals for major infrastructure and energy developments.
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Tim Houston signed the deal during the Prime Minister’s visit to Halifax.
The agreement introduces a “one project, one review” model, allowing projects that require both federal and provincial approval to go through a single, coordinated process instead of two separate ones.
Officials say the change is meant to reduce duplication, shorten timelines, and provide more certainty for developers and investors.
The move is expected to benefit large-scale projects like Wind West, an offshore wind initiative that would require new transmission infrastructure to move energy beyond Nova Scotia. The project has the potential to supply a significant portion of Canada’s electricity needs.
Carney says the agreement will allow governments to “build big and build fast,” while Premier Houston says it will help “unlock the many benefits” of the province’s energy sector while maintaining environmental protections.
The agreement is now in effect, with decisions on which projects follow the streamlined process to be made on a case-by-case basis.
Halifax mayor highlights infrastructure, defence investments
During the visit, Prime Minister Mark Carney also met with Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore.
Fillmore says the two discussed the need for infrastructure to support housing, along with Ottawa’s plans for increased defence spending in the region.
“I look forward to the incredible changes that will happen in Halifax as a result of these investments, including housing and housing infrastructure to support all the new workers that will be here,” Fillmore said in a video posted to social media.
Earlier in the visit, the federal government announced $3 billion in military-related spending in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, including investments in facilities, training and housing.
Carney concludes N.S. tour in Pubnico
The Prime Minister then visited Pubnico, Yarmouth County.
Dozens lined the Dennis Point Wharf and Cafe Friday for handshakes and selfies with Mark Carney.
Acadie-Annapolis MP Chris d’Entremont believes it’s the first time a Prime Minister has visited the community.
“He puts importance on rural Canada to understand their needs. There are a number of things they’ve talked about and continue to focus on, and the fishery is one of them,” said d’Entremont.
Carney also threw some bait onto a boat, and chatted with local lobster fishers.
Prime Minister Mark Carney talks to lobster fishers on Dennis Point Wharf in Pubnico on March 27, 2026 PHOTO: ACADIA NEWS
Nova Scotia’s NDP leader is criticizing how the province’s budget was passed, after the public was barred from the legislature during the final vote.
The Appropriations Act passed Wednesday after an earlier attempt the night before was disrupted by protesters in the gallery opposing cuts to the arts.
When MLAs returned, Province House was closed to the public, with only staff and media allowed inside as the Progressive Conservatives used their majority to pass the bill. Protesters gathered outside during the vote.
NDP Leader Claudia Chender says the move breaks from long-standing practice and limits public access to the legislative process.
“They have closed Province House for the first time ever… people are not allowed into the building… and this is a budget people are really upset about,” Chender said.
She also rejected the idea that public access to the legislature is optional.
“It is a right for people to visit Province House… there’s a reason we call this the people’s house,” she said.
Chender also pointed to the absence of both Premier Tim Houston and Finance Minister John Lohr during the vote, something she says she has not seen before.
Houston was in Texas at an energy conference, while Lohr was at a separate meeting.
All opposition members, including two Independents, voted against the bill.
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is expanding access with a new program aimed at getting more people through its doors.
Starting April 1, Nova Scotians under the age of 25 will be able to visit the gallery for free through a new access pass. The initiative is supported by the Spatz Foundation and other donors.
The gallery says the move is part of its broader effort to reduce cost barriers and connect more young people with art.
CEO Sarah Moore Fillmore says the idea grew out of consultations with communities across the province.
“We’ve been listening to folks about what brings them in and what keeps them away,” Fillmore said. “Young people are looking for meaningful experiences, and giving them access to art early is critical to building that lifelong connection.”
Alongside the free youth access, the gallery is also introducing a new annual pass priced at 28 dollars. The pass is available to anyone, regardless of age or where they live, and allows unlimited visits for a full year.
Fillmore says the goal is to make it easier for people to return more often without worrying about the cost of admission.
The new access program will run as a five-year pilot. The gallery plans to track participation to help determine whether it becomes a permanent offering.
Nova Scotians under 25 can sign up for the free access pass online or in person beginning April 1.
A 15-year-old Bridgewater youth charged in connection with an alleged school attack plot appeared in court Monday.
They were in Bridgewater Youth Court for a bail hearing, where the case was adjourned at the request of the defence.
The matter has been set over until April 22 for a show cause hearing.
A Bridgewater Police Service cruiser at Park View Education Centre in Bridgewater. PHOTO: EVAN TAYLOR/ACADIA NEWS.
The youth is facing charges including conspiracy to commit murder and uttering threats.
Police allege the charges stem from online conversations with another youth in Manitoba, where the two discussed the possibility of carrying out coordinated attacks at their schools.
Both youths were arrested last week as part of the investigation, which involved local police and international partners.
The accused remains in custody pending her next court appearance.
