Churchill: Carbon Tax coming to N.S. due to PC government’s fumble
From an N.S. Liberal Party release HALIFAX: Liberal Leader Zach Churchill said by sitting on its hands for over a year, the Houston government has allowed a carbon tax to…
Funding announced for flood mitigation plan for Hwy 2 Fall River
FALL RIVER/HALIFAX: Two projects in HRM, including one involving Fall River, are among five municipal projects receiving provincial investment aimed at helping to mitigate flood risk or support municipal innovation.…
Province announces new home designs for those living with disabilities
From a release HALIFAX: A new approach to the construction of community-based small option homes will allow Nova Scotians with disabilities to move into community sooner. The Disability Support Program…
Crews doing manhole maintenance in Lower Sackville Sept. 1
LOWER SACKVILLE: From 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, Halifax Water crews will be on-site undertaking manhole maintenance near 833 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville. Lane reductions will…
From the Cruiser – Aug. 23 to Aug. 30
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week (Aug. 23 to Aug. 30) officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 109 calls for service. BREAK-AND-ENTER On August 23, a…
Abandoned vehicles near Noel, South Uniacke reported to East Hants RCMP
BURNTCOAT/SOUTH UNIACKE: Local tow companies were kept busy Aug. 27 at the request of East Hants RCMP. S/Sgt. Cory Bushell, with the Enfield detachment of East Hants RCMP, said police…
McIntyre hones her cross-country skiing skills at Scandinavian camp; commits to University of Ottawa
FALL RIVER: One local cross-country skier had a summer to remember, improving her skills with athletes from Scandinavian countries. Grace McIntyre spent some time with some big-name cross country female…
Discovery of burned-out truck under investigation
SHUBENACAIDE: RCMP are investigating the discovery of a burned-out Ford F250 by the power lines in Shubenacadie. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said police received a complaint on Aug.…
Middle Sackville man charged in hardware store break-in
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 37-year-old Middle Sackville man has been arrested following a break-and-enter at a hardware store in Lower Sackville,. RCMP say that on Aug. 26 at approximately 2:15 a.m.,…
Funding for Heritage Downey Road Cemetery Society to allow for accessibility upgrades
From a press release NORTH PRESTON: Recently, Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, AssociateMinister of National Defence and MP for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, announced an investment of $22,500…