2026 Red Tape Report Card: Nova Scotia earns an A grade
NOVA SCOTIA: Alberta has once again claimed the highest overall grade in the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)’s 16th annual Red Tape Report Card, released Jan. 28 during Red…
Ready to represent: Metro West Force U13 AAA Red to be Mooseheads rep at Quebec international hockey tournament
BEDFORD/FALL RIVER: The U13 AAA Metro West Force Red girls hockey team is set to make waves this February as they head to Québec to compete internationally, representing the Halifax…
N.S. streamlines permitting system to cut red tape, save costs
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is improving half of its nearly 300 permits as part of its commitment to make government services faster, simpler and more efficient. The “Fewer Permits. Faster” project…
Enfield man charged with break-and-enter
ELMSDALE: A 37-year-old Enfield man has been charged with break-and-enter after an incident in the community. East Hants RCMP Sgt. Scott MacRae said RCMP responded to a report of a…
Shubenacadie Sam set to make annual prediction on Monday
SHUBENACADIE: Nova Scotia’s famous groundhog, Shubenacadie Sam, is ready to make the annual Groundhog Day prediction on Monday, February 2, at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park. Nova Scotians are invited to attend…
New study indicates Yukon sees most UFOs; Newfoundland buys most lotto tickets
NOVA SCOTIA: What do scanning dark skies for unexplained lights and scratching lottery tickets have in common? More than you’d think. A new study reveals that Canadian provinces where residents…
Year in review: Gillis reflects on busy first year as HRM councillor, looks ahead to transit, affordability, and major projects
LOWER SACKVILLE: Billy Gillis, the councillor for Lower Sackville-Beaver Bank, said 2025 was a foundational year on regional council, focused on relationship-building, tackling long-standing safety concerns, and laying the groundwork…
Trivia night supporting local food banks on Feb. 3
ENFIELD: The ninth annual Susie McDonell Memorial trivia night is fast approaching. The fundraiser, in support of local food banks across East Hants, is being put on by the East…
Five LHS Dragons girls basketball players honoured on Senior Night
FALL RIVER: Five key players for the Lockview High Dragons girls basketball team were recognized last week on Senior Night. While the game score against CP Allen wasn’t what the…
Warning lifted as extreme temperatures start to ease: N.S. Power
HALIFAX: With the extreme cold temperatures easing, Nova Scotia Power’s grid status index has moved back to normal which means the request to our customers to conserve energy has now…