Remaining restrictions in N.S., HRM areas lifted by province
EAST HANTS: The province has announced some changes to their COVID19 restrictions, which have been in place province-wide as well as those that were in place in the HRM, Elmsdale,…
N.S. announces investment in province’s digital economy
EAST HANTS/FALL RIVER: A $16.8 million investment will allow four Nova Scotia universities to expand and enhance their computer science programs, the province announced on March 19. Digital skills drive…
N.S. writes off almost $16m in debt for 2020-2021
FALL RIVER/EAST HANTS: The province is writing off $15.7 million in debts considered uncollectable as of March 31. “Write-offs are a part of doing business for both the private and…
More N.S. pharmacies to offer COVID19 vaccine; groups expanded
HALIFAX: The province says Anyone 80 and older and born between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, can start to book their COVID-19 vaccine, beginning at 7 a.m. on March 22.…
Group behind Track and Turf Field project remains hopeful
FALL RIVER: The group behind the Fall River Track & Turf Project remains optimistic that their proposal will one day become reality, despite what appears to be a setback at…
Environment close to local NDP candidate McCarron’s heart
FALL RIVER: The NDP candidate for Waverley-Fall River-Beaver Bank is focused on ensuing Nova Scotia’s environment is looked after for generations to come. During a sit-down interview at a local…
COVID19 Mobile Unit heading to Mount Uniacke March 19-20
MOUNT UNIACKE: Nova Scotia Health Public Health is advising of potential exposure to COVID-19 in the Central Zone.Anyone who worked at or visited the following locations on the specified dates…
Pet of the Week – March 19, 2021
Here is our Pet of the Week for March 19, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw: The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw…
Suspect sought after forcing driver off the road
UPPER RAWDON: East Hants RCMP are seeking information that may lead to the arrest of a suspect in an incident that saw one vehicle being forced off the road on…
Police caution Maitland resident over burning debris
MAITLAND: RCMP responded to a grass fire on Hwy 236 in Maitland on March 13. The request for police attendance came from multiple volunteer fire departments who were attending to…