Suspicious persons leave Fall River residents uneasy
FALL RIVER: Two suspicious persons that left some Fall River residents with an uneasy feeling Wednesday night got a ride home—courtesy of Halifax District RCMP. Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay said at…
YMCA, FRCC reach agreement on transfer of operations
FALL RIVER: After months of uncertainty and the possibility of closing its doors for good, there is some good news for Fall River Childcare Centre (FRCC). The childcare centre will…
Trail groups warn of danger on closed trails
“We’re cutting large trees that are dangerously suspended over the trails, trees large enough to cause death.” HRM: Trail managers are frustrated. Cleaning up after Hurricane Fiona is hard enough…
New MEH Deputy Warden selected
ELMSDALE: A new Deputy Warden has been selected for Municipality of East Hants. At its Oct. 27 Regular meeting of council, councillors with MEH selected Michael Perry to the one-year…
Record-breaking season for provincial parks
GRAND LAKE/OAKFIELD: For the second year in a row, Nova Scotia’s provincial parks have broken their record for the highest number of camper nights. Camping parks hosted 99,304 paid overnight…
N.S. to train 30 L’nu students through new Practical Nursing Program
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is training more healthcare workers to provide a diverse range of care in communities across the province. Starting in the 2023-24 academic year, aspiring practical nursing students…
Memorial Indigenous healing garden unveiled at CEHHC
TRURO: A dedication ceremony for the Sheila Gloade Memorial Healing Garden was held recently at Colchester East Hants Health Centre. This initiative is the culmination of a partnership between the…
Federal investment will assist with Springfield Rec Centre upgrades
MIDDLE SACKVILLE: Upgrades are coming to the Springfield Lake Recreation Centre that will improve it and make it safer for all users. At the Rec Centre off Lakeview Avenue in…
Halifax District RCMP looking to identify motorcycle riders
LOWER SACKVILLE: Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying 5 people involved in a dangerous driving incident. On Oct. 27 at approximately 7:30 p.m., Halifax District…
Food Bank survey shows usage increase; Feed N.S. continues advocacy for policy-based change
FALL RIVER: As the number of people visiting food banks rises, Nova Scotians are recognizing that charity isn’t the long-term fix. “Nova Scotians need more income to meet their basic…