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A Minke whale washed up in the Clifton area early Sunday morning. A responder from the Marine Animal Response Society was soon on site but the animal had already died.
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Minke whale beaches near mouth of Shubenacadie River

Northumberland Regional High School students Dayveen Earp, left, and Sarah Campbell make tea while on break from classes at the school. The students have set up a Mugs 2 Go rack where students can use reusable mugs.

Pictou County students create a cozy eco-friendly option for hot drinks

A bench built by students in the Alternative High School was unveiled at Trenton Middle School on Monday June 10. From left in back are: Kenny Arsenault, Colin Munro, Shaun MacDonald, Keah Callaghan, Russell Borden and Chris Sample. In front Tanner Murphy and Alan Pitts.

Bench unveiled in honour of Daniel Arsenault at Trenton Middle School

Driver charged in death of Pictou Landing woman appears in court

‘He hit them in the head with the blunt part of an axe’: Guilty plea ...

Municipality of Pictou County maintains tax rate while investing in ...

Annapolis Royal firefighter Brogan Gunn died as a result of a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Belleisle May 28. CONTRIBUTED BY ARVFD

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Sports

Rowan Sutherland takes part in a pass-catching drill.

New Glasgow students get their kicks at football camps

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Northumberland Regional High School handed out its annual non-academic awards on June 6.

Awards at NRHS

Published Jun 16, 2019 at 12:47 p.m.

Pitbull Strong

Published Jun 13, 2019 at 2:26 p.m.

Sports hall of fame seeks volunteers, curator

Published Jun 13, 2019 at 11:32 a.m.

Drummondville Voltigeurs forward Brandon Skubel slides into Halifax Mooseheads goaltender Alexis Gravel during a QMJHL game at the Scotiabank Centre this season. (ERIC WYNNE/Chronicle Herald)

Judge approves lawsuit against QMJHL over pay for players

Willy Palov
Updated Jun 18, 2019 at 3:48 p.m.

A class action lawsuit against the QMJHL and its 18 teams will go ahead. A Superior Court judge in Quebec ruled a group of former players will have their argument heard regarding their claim they were employees who were not paid appropriately ...

Martin Ryan is shown presenting the Jared Ryan Memorial Award to Northumberland Regional High School graduates Connor Boudreau and Danielle McKay.

Jared Ryan Memorial Award winners

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Published Jun 17, 2019 at 1:18 p.m.

The award is named on behalf of Ryan’s late son and is awarded to a male and a female graduating student who have shown outstanding dedication in two or more sports. ...

Tim Chaisson of Westville crossing the 5 K finish line.

Perfect day for 1400 runners in 44th annual Johnny Miles Running Events Weekend

Brendan Ahern
Updated Jun 17, 2019 at 1:06 p.m.

“Get a plan, stick to it, and don’t overtrain.” That’s the word from Jeff Ratushny who finished first in the 44th annual Johnny Miles Marathon. “I did the half marathon last year, and I loved it. Loved the ...

The Toronto Raptors celebrates with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after they defeated the Golden State Warriors last night at Oracle Arena. (Getty Images)

True team effort by Raptors defeats Golden State's dynasty

Ryan Wolstat
Updated Jun 14, 2019 at 11:55 a.m.

OAKLAND — When the North remembers, it will no longer have to be the horrors of dreadful seasons and stars fleeing South. The Toronto Raptors will return to Canada as NBA Champions, after denying the Golden State Warriors a third straight title ...

Efforts are underway to start a movement of people performing small random acts of kindness for others in memory of Jaycee Tracey, a four-year-old Glace Bay girl who died of a sudden illness last month. The effort, which will use the hashtag #JayItForward, will be launched at a ceremony at the opening of a ball tournament at South Street Field in Glace Bay Saturday at 1 p.m.

Don Cherry pays tribute to late Glace Bay girl during Coach’s Corner

The News
Updated Jun 14, 2019 at 10:03 a.m.

A Canadian hockey commentator paid tribute to a young Cape Breton girl who died from a sudden illness last month. During Coach’s Corner at the first intermission of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final between the St. Louis Blues and Boston ...

HEADLINES & SIDELINES: Put your feet up, relax and watch the runners

Kevin Adshade
Published Jun 13, 2019 at 11:36 a.m.

Random Sports Thoughts as Summer Closes In: • This one time a few years ago, I decided to run the 5K during the Johnny Miles weekend (it was a nice sunny morning, so I mostly walked. Also, running hurts if you do it for too long, so I ...

Runners head up George Street in New Glasgow during the 2018 Johnny Miles Marathon.

Priming for Johnny Miles Weekend

Kevin Adshade
Published Jun 13, 2019 at 11:14 a.m.

NEW GLASGOW, N.S. – It’s another tradition in a county that holds on tight to traditions: the Johnny Miles Marathon Running Events Weekend. Race director Terry Curley expects about 1,500 people will take part this weekend in events ...

Social media was filled with images of a tearful Brad Marchand after the Bruins’ Game 7 Stanley Cup loss on Wednesday to the St. Louis Blues. - Twitter

Brad Marchand on Bruins’ Stanley Cup loss: ‘I’ll never get over this’

Nicole Munro
Updated Jun 13, 2019 at 1:54 p.m.

A red, teary-eyed Brad Marchand stared at the floor as he talked about the Boston Bruins’ Game 7 loss in the Stanley Cup Finals to the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night. “They just took our lifetime dream from us,” Marchand said ...

Halifax Wanderers FC’s Mohamed Kourouma scored in Wednesday’s road game against Valour FC. He is shown being tackled by Valour’s Louis Beland-Goyette during last week’s game at the Wanderers Grounds. (Tim Krochak/The Chronicle Herald)

Wanderers advance to third leg of Canadian Championship

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Updated Jun 12, 2019 at 11:36 p.m.

The Halifax Wanderers are on to the next round of the Canadian Championship. They beat Valour FC 2-0 in Winnipeg on Wednesday to complete a 4-1 victory in the two-game aggregate series. The Wanderers now advance to the third leg of the event ...

Jacob Mullins and his Atom team the Bardown Bros waiting to go play.

West Side Community Centre holds 3rd annual fundraising ball hockey tournament

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Published Jun 12, 2019 at 12:27 p.m.

NEW GLASGOW – The West Side Community Centre held its 3rd annual Power Play Ball Hockey Tournament June 8-9 in New Glasgow. The event was a huge success, hosting 31 teams, with more than 275 players ranging in age from 4-17. A ...