Excessive speed leads to impaired driving arrest
BROOKFIELD: A traffic stop conducted by RCMP Northwest Traffic Services for excessive speed resulted in a person arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. On February 28 at approximately…
Nova Scotia, Ontario sign direct-to-consumer alcohol sales deal
TORONTO, ONT.: N.S. Premier Tim Houston and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have signed a direct-to-consumer agreement that will allow Nova Scotia producers to sell their wine, beer and spirits directly…
Premier promotes critical minerals opportunities to developers, investors
ONTARIO: Premier Tim Houston is attending the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference from March 1 to 3 in Toronto. The major international mining conference will connect developers and…
Bridge pedestrian access concerns raised in Elmsdale
ELMSDALE: Concerns about winter maintenance and pedestrian safety on the Highway 214 overpass crossing Highway 102 have prompted discussion between residents and the Municipality of East Hants. The bridge, which…
PHOTOS: Brunch is served up at the Waverley Legion
WAVERLEY: The last day of the month meant it was time for the monthly brunch served at the Waverley Legion. There was a big crowd with hungry appetites turn out…
New legislation strengthens fire protection across Nova Scotia
EAST HANTS: Nova Scotia has introduced the Support for Fire Protection Services Act on February 23, to strengthen fire services across the province. Under the new act, the Minister of…
Recreation Nova Scotia issues statement on provincial support cuts
HALIFAX: The following is a statement issued by Recreation Nova Scotia. “In what has been a difficult week for Recreation Nova Scotia, the recreation sector, and many others focused on…
Provincial reductions harmful, appear targeted says Assembly of N.S. Mi’kmaw Chiefs
From a release: MI’KMA’KI: This week, Premier Tim Houston and his government announced substantial cutbacks across Provincial spending. In that, 21 different Mi’kmaw-specific programs were targeted and cut. “The Nova…
From the Cruiser – Feb. 25, 2026
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 105 calls for service. The following are some of the highlighted calls as provided…
Local film, global impact: Scale of Change fly fishing film festival hits Halifax
HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia Salmon Association (NSSA) is proud to announce the Halifax stop of the Scale of Change Film Tour, a high-octane evening dedicated to the soul of fly…