Prom association awards six LHS grads with bursaries
FALL RIVER: The Lockview Prom Association awarded six bursaries recently to graduates of Lockview High who had applied. There was a call out for applications for the bursaries, which totalled…
Seniors Care Grant expanding, province says
From a press release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s government is taking action to help older Nova Scotians with increasing energy prices and other rising costs so that more seniors are able…
Sexual violence survivors to get stronger supports, province announces
From a release HALIFAX: The province is investing $2.8 million in a new trauma therapy program to support Nova Scotians who have been sexually assaulted. The Avalon Sexual Assault Centre…
NDP: Families struggle with rising costs as government ignores cost of living crisis
From a release HALIFAX: Families can’t keep up with the rising costs of food, gas, housing, and basic necessities and the Houston government continues to offer no support during this…
Province announces purchase of new ambulance fleet aimed at improving care, safety
From a press release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia will soon have a new fleet of ambulances and response and transport vehicles, ensuring the right mix of resources to improve emergency care…
N.S. opens COVID-19 vaccine bookings for children under 5; boosters for some who are pregnant
From a press releaseHALIFAX: Parents and guardians of children aged six months to under five years can book their child’s COVID-19 vaccine appointment starting July 28. Children will need two…
Youth riding ATV arrested after injuring DNRR peace officer
ANTRIM: An youth has been arrested for operating an ATV dangerously during an encounter with a Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (DNRR) Peace officer on July 18. In a…
PHOTOS: Dave Carroll kicks off Village Green’s Summer Concert Series
WAVERLEY: The sounds of a well-known musician from Waverley filled the air on July 17. In what seemed like only a fitting way to kickoff the Waverley Village Green’s Summer…
Lions club raises more than $2,000 for Beaver Bank fire victims
BEAVER BANK: The mother whose mobile home in Beaver Bank was destroyed by fire earlier in July is thankful for the kindness from the community in the days since the…
Province releases report on work to address climate change
From a release HALIFAX: Nova Scotia released its inaugural report July 22, on the work being done to address climate change and drive the province towards a healthy, clean and…