New novel from Halifax author explores N.S. politics from Joe Howe to now
HALIFAX: In Joe Howe’s Ghost, Halifax author Bretton Loney tells the story of Erin Curran, a rookie Government MLA who has a startling encounter with the ghost of Joe Howe,…
Councillor Blackburn left with dilemma due to proposed district boundary change for Beaver Bank
BEAVER BANK: The councillor for Beaver Bank said the proposed new boundary makes sense, even if it leaves her in a dilemma. Councillor Lisa Blackburn, who represents Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank,…
BMW M3 damaged in hit-and-run
ELMSDALE: Police are investigating an Oct. 7 hit-and-run at an Elmsdale business. Sgt. Martin Roy said police were informed of a hit-and-run taking place in the parking lot of the…
RCMP cruiser struck by passing vehicle during stop on Hwy 101
UPPER SACKVILLE: An RCMP Southeast Traffic Services vehicle was struck during a roadside stop on Hwy. 101 in Upper Sackville on Oct. 11. Police say that at at approximately 1:45…
Residents wondered who is responsible if treatment plant at Fall River development fails. We asked NSECC.
FALL RIVER: The developer of the Carr Farm development, Vision 7 Developments, is responsible for any impacts caused from it, N.S. Environment and Climate Change said. At a Councillors Community…
RCMP investigating theft of power tools in Latties Brook
LATTIES BROOK: Police are investigating a theft of a slew of items from a shed at a resident’s property in Latties Brook. East Hants RCMP Sgt. Martin Roy said that…
Speeding to get to school costly for Enfield teenager
MILFORD: A 17-year-old Enfield teenager found out that being late for school doesn’t give them the right to speed. East Hants RCMP Sgt. Martin Roy said that this morning, Oct.…
Crosswalk flags installed at new crosswalk light in Fall River
FALL RIVER: The very visible crosswalk flags have been placed at another crosswalk in Fall River. On Oct. 12, Norm Collins from Crosswalk Safety was at the Gordon R. Snow…
Tourism N.S. rolls out pilot program aimed at growing local tourism
From a release HALIFAX: Tourism Nova Scotia is rolling out new pilot programs and activities to help more Nova Scotia communities grow tourism. The Compelling Tourism Communities Initiative will help…