Race schedule released by Scotia Speedworld
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: The 2023 race season schedule has been released by Scotia Speedworld, located adjacent to Halifax Stanfield Airport. Entering their 36th year of operation, Scotia Speedworld is the only…
N.S. Liberals: Atlantic Doctor registry will strain already overwhelmed healthcare system
The following is a release from the N.S. Liberal Party. HALIFAX:The announcement from Premier Houston and his Atlantic colleagues to create a doctor registry across provinces will have a minimal…
Sharing tips on how to use a roundabout after some close calls
LANTZ: With several near misses and a pair of collisions in the Lantz Roundabouts being reported, we reached out to the Department of Public Works for some information on using…
Five Nova Scotians preparing to compete at International Abilympics
LOWER SACKVILLE: Five Nova Scotians will represent Skills Canada – Nova Scotia (SCNS) at the annual International Abilympics in France this March. The Abilympics, also known as the “Olympics of…
Premiers discuss health, immigration, labour, housing at Council of Atlantic Premiers meeting
CHARLOTTETOWN: Atlantic Premiers met Feb. 20 to discuss important regional and national issues, chart a course for regional collaboration in 2023, and celebrate the opening of the Canada Winter Games.…
Dream becomes reality for Enfield author Laura Berggren
ELMSDALE: Laura Berggren has always wanted to write a book. Now, with her debut piece of writing, Revamped, on the shelf that dream has become real. However, for the Enfield…
Hyde’s Bridge construction confirmed to start in June
LANTZ: The province has awarded the tender to replace Hyde’s Bridge in Lantz to Dexter Construction. The province confirmed the awarding of the contract in a letter to residents who…
Police investigating hate-motivated vandalism
SOUTH RAWDON: Police say they believe vandalism done to a church overnight Feb. 11-12 in South Rawdon was hate-motivated. Cpl. Chris Marshall, spokesman for N.S. RCMP, said East Hants RCMP…
N.S. announces more funding for child-care centres
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia will be investing more in in the child-care system that thousands of Nova Scotia families rely on to care for their young children. Child-care operators will receive…
Local athletes excited to get 2023 Canada Games started
LANTZ/FALL RIVER: Two local athletes are eager for week two of the 2023 Canada Games in PEI so they can begin competition, and make memories. Fall River’s Grace McIntyre and…