Emera Oval closing March 17 for 2023/24 season
HALIFAX: Residents have a few more days to take advantage of ice skating at the Emera Oval. It will close for the 2023/2024 winter season on March 17. Staff monitor…
Accessibility funding announced for two East Hants projects
LANTZ: Two projects in the East Hants community that will be accessible are receiving funding from the provincial government. In a release from the PC Caucus, the Houston government announced…
Police credit Good Samaritan with nabbing impaired driver
LANTZ: A Good Samaritan who stopped to help a motorist that was pulled off to the side of the road is being credited with assisting RCMP in getting an impaired…
Man charged with slew of offences after speeding at high rates, swim in Lake William
WAVERLEY: Residents in the Waverley area said there was a lot of excitement overnight Tuesday for the normally sleepy little community. RCMP spokesman Const. Dominic Laflamme concurred. He said a…
HRM update on Grand Parade, ongoing support for those experiencing homelessness
HALIFAX: Over the past several weeks, the municipality has been taking a number of steps to provide supports to those experiencing homelessness in our region, and particularly to those sleeping…
Climate action comes to the Junos with Music Declares Emergency March 17
MAIN PHOTO: Kim Fry with MDE banner. (Image courtesy of Kim Fry and CSN) International coalition with Halifax connection works to green up the music industry The following story is…
East Gore man dies in head-on collision
NINE MILE RIVER: A 46-year-old East Gore man has died following a head-on collision Tuesday night in Nine Mile River. East Hants RCMP say they received a 911 call of…
N.S. provides comprehensive policing review update
From a release HALIFAX: A comprehensive review of the policing structure in Nova Scotia continues to move forward. Attorney General and Justice Minister Brad Johns announced the successful consultant, engagement…
Dutch Settlement resident part of inaugural emergency medical responders class
HALIFAX: A Dutch Settlement resident is part of the province’s inaugural class of emergency medical responders. The students began their studies earlier this month in Dartmouth. Lynda Ransome and her…
Funding announced for two Musquodoboit Valley organizations
MIDDLE MUSQUODOBOIT: A pair of not-for-profit organizations in the Musquodoboit Valley are receiving almost $26,000 in funding support from the province. In a release, the Houston government said the funding…