Merry Maker Market scheduled for Nov. 22 in Lower Sackville
LOWER SACKVILLE: Residents are encouraged to circle Nov 22 on your calendar for the Merry Maker Market. The fundraiser will take place at the Kinsmen Community Centre in Lower Sackville.…
Donation will help Maritime Museum of the Atlantic’s Boat School be more accessible
HALIFAX: John Hennigar-Shuh, President of the Canadian Maritime Heritage Foundation, believes that every young Nova Scotian should have the opportunity to find their way around a boat. “Boats and maritime…
PEI tops ranking on COVID-19 vaccine funding; N.S. in second; Alberta, Quebec retreat says CanAge vaccine report card
TORONTO, ONT.: CanAge, Canada’s National Seniors’ Advocacy organization, has released its expanded Vaccine Report Card, evaluating all 13 provinces and territories on their efforts to vaccinate older adults. The report…
Lockview High students bringing spirit, community connection back to school
FALL RIVER: Lockview High School’s student council is ramping up a busy fall season of events — all designed to boost school spirit and strengthen ties with the local community.…
Lower Sackville man, formerly of Fall River area, charged with drug trafficking
LOWER SACKVILLE: A former Fall River area resident who now calls Lower Sackville home has been charged with drug trafficking after an investigation by RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment’s (HRD) Community…
Fall craft sale set for this Saturday
ENFIELD: Mark your calendars to get to the Fall Craft Sale set for this Saturday in Enfield. The sale will take place at the Enfield Volunteer Fire Department on Oct.…
Enfield man charged following armed robbery at Big Stop, resisting arrest
ENFIELD: A 28-year-old Enfield man has been charged after an armed robbery at the Enfield Irving Big Stop on Oct. 12. RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment say that at 4:40 a.m.,…
Premier Houston in UK, Italy for trade mission
UNITED KINGDOM: Premier Tim Houston is leading a trade mission in the United Kingdom and Italy this week, promoting Nova Scotia’s energy sector and opportunities for offshore natural gas exploration…
N.S. launches new mine permitting portal
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is making it easier to do business in the mining sector with the launch of NovaMINE, a new online permitting portal. NovaMINE is an interactive, one-stop portal…
Man arrested for uttering threats, RCMP say
SHUBENACADIE: A man from Shubenacadie has been arrested following a road rage incident, East Hants RCMP say. Sgt. Scott MacRae, with East Hants RCMP in Enfield, said that officers responded…