From the Cruiser – March 29 to April 5
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week (March 29 to April 6), East Hants RCMP officers responded to 112 calls for service. Here are a few of the…
Community raises $8,000 at Pyroghy for Peace for relief efforts in Ukraine
BEAVER BANK: A group of caring volunteers in the community showed their heart and kindness recently, pulling off a successful fundraiser in Beaver Bank in support of humanitarian efforts in…
Province introduces amendments to Powers of Attorney Act
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia introduced legislation on April 5 that offers additional safeguards to prevent abuse of those who appoint another person to manage their affairs under a power of attorney.…
N.S. announces Motor Carrier Act changes
HALIFAX: Changes to the Motor Carrier Act introduced by the province on April 5 will help reduce the regulatory burden and enhance safety in the motor carrier industry. “The amendments…
Local food banks benefit from Trivia Night fundraiser
EAST HANTS: Four local food banks throughout the Municipality of East Hants received support from the annual Trivia Night fundraiser, organized by the East Hants & Districts Chamber of Commerce.…
Cargo activity at Halifax Stanfield increased in 2021
HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT: While the past two years have created significant uncertainty for the aviation sector, air cargo activity increased at Halifax Stanfield in 2021 in comparison to 2020. The…
N.S. funding supports adoption of Ecological Forestry
HALIFAX: Several new projects funded by the Province will help with the adoption of ecological forestry to achieve a sustainable forestry sector in Nova Scotia. Ecological forestry is a new…
East Hants RCMP investigating thefts from vehicles
EAST HANTS: RCMP are investigating several incidents of thefts from vehicles in the East Hants area. N.S. RCMP spokesman Const. Guillaume Tremblay said that officers with East Hants RCMP are…
LWF Hall raises almost $4,000 for Ukraine from wing night fundraiser
FALL RIVER: The LWF Community Hall has announced its final tally from its recently held fundraiser for Ukraine. The event was held during a Lions Wing Night on St. Paddy’s…
Red Cross assists tenants after Lower Sackville blaze
LOWER SACKVILLE: A mid-afternoon fire on March 30 has temporarily displaced a dozen people, according to the Canadian Red Cross. In a release, they say the fire damaged the eight-unit…