N.S. announces funding for food relief programs
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: The Feeding Communities Fund is providing $5.3 million – more than the $4 million forecast in December – to community organizations across the province to support local food…
Central N.S. expected to see ice pellets, freezing rain throughout Wednesday
EAST HANTS/TRURO: Significant ice pellets and freezing rain are possible throughout Central Nova Scotia on April 1. Overnight Tuesday and continuing Wednesday the forecast guidance indicates widespread wintry precipitation will…
Darren Trevor Jackson, wanted on a province-wide warrant, has been arrested
MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR: Darren Trevor Jackson, wanted on a province-wide warrant, has been arrested. The 54-year-old man from Musquodoboit Harbour is facing charges of: The RCMP thanks members of the public…
Mayor Fillmore’s response on the 2026/27 municipal budget ratification
HALIFAX: Regional Council voted Tuesday to ratify the 2026/27 municipal budget. The vote was 14-3, with Mayor Fillmore voting against ratification. It will see a 9.5 per cent tax hike…
From the Cruiser – March 27, 2026
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 94 calls for service. The following was provided by Const. Kevin MacDermid of East…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Fun, fun, fun at the Easter Eggstravaganza at the Sportsplex
LANTZ: The crowd came out for the third annual Easter Eggstravaganza at the Fieldhouse Dome in the East Hants Sportsplex in Lantz on Saturday morning. The annual event, put on…
Streamlined approval process positions Nova Scotia as energy leader
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia and the federal government have agreed to streamline the process when both federal and provincial environmental approvals are needed for major infrastructure and resource projects. Premier Tim…
CFIB: Small business confidence loses momentum amid rising energy costs
HALIFAX: The long-term small business confidence index lost 9.5 points, dropping to 55.8 points in March, finds the March Business Barometer® by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). “Just…
Kentville man faces mischief charge after domestic disturbance call in Lantz
LANTZ: A 35-year-old Kentville man has been charged following a disturbance in Lantz that RCMP responded to. Const. Kevin MacDermid, with East Hants RCMP, said police received a report of…
Statement from Premier Houston, Halifax Mayor Fillmore on federal defence investments
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement on defence investments March 26. “When Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his…