From the Cruiser – Nov. 28
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 259 calls for service. The following are some of the highlights as provided by…
Environment Canada issues special weather statement; snow, rain, wind expected
HALIFAX: Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for snow, rain, and strong winds across Nova Scotia mid-week. The weather statement was issued at 3:58 p.m. on Nov. 30.…
Four impaired drivers facing charges after stops by East Hants RCMP
MOUNT UNIACKE/ELMSDALE: Four impaired drivers were caught during the past week by East Hants RCMP. Sgt. Scott MacRae said East Hants RCMP are reminding the public that driving while impaired,…
Fire crews snuff out early-morning barn fire in Shubenacadie
SHUBENACADIE: Seven fire departments from across East Hants and Stewiacke responded to a report of a structure fire shortly before 3 a.m. on Saturday morning. Shubenacadie fire was paged to…
IWK Foundation announces $500,000 community investment from Scotiabank to fund financial and food insecurity initiatives
HALIFAX: The IWK Foundation celebrates a $500,000 gift through Scotiabank’s ScotiaRISE community investment initiative to provide financial and wrap-around programming for IWK patients and families in need. This generous donation…
Giving Tuesday celebrates generosity in Nova Scotia for a decade
HALIFAX: Tuesday, December 2 is a day to celebrate and encourage, generosity in Nova Scotia, and around the world. It also marks 10 years of Nova Scotia Gives More –…
Funding for regional emergency management organizations
HALIFAX: Provincial funding will help regional emergency management organizations (REMOs) prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. Seven organizations will receive regional emergency readiness grants for essentials, such as…
Movember fundraiser at LWF Hall on Nov. 29
FALL RIVER: Crib lovers get yourself ready and signed up for a tournament that also serves as a fundraiser towards Movember. Put on by local resident Rob MacCormick, his seventh…
Province to sell remaining U.S. alcohol, Premier Houston announces
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia will sell its remaining alcohol from the United States, with the net profit going to Feed Nova Scotia and other community food organizations. “We remain committed to…
Reminder: Beaver Bank Parade of Lights this Sunday Nov. 30
BEAVER BANK: This is your reminder, this Sunday night Nov. 30 is the Beaver Bank Community Awareness Association Parade of Lights. It will start at 6 pm from Barrett Lumber…