HALIFAX: Spectators at some sports and events and larger gatherings allowed were among the public health restrictions announced as being eased. Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang, chief medical…
EAST HANTS/HALIFAX: The province introduced new recognition for retired volunteer firefighters and ground search and rescue members on Feb. 4. A special licence plate will be available to retired volunteer…
MAIN PHOTO: Pictured right to left are: CPO1 Doutre, RAdm Earl, Mr. Troy Crosby, and CWO (Retired) Bizier. (DND Photo) OTTAWA: A former Lantz resident, who now calls Ottawa home,…
FALL RIVER: The province’s Chief Medical officer of health hinted that restrictions around fans at hockey games, and other sporting events, may be loosened as early as next week. At…
WELLINGTON: Halifax District RCMP is investigating a theft of an ATV from Wellington. On the afternoon of January 31, the ATV ran out of gas on a trail near Sandy…
Here is our Pet(s) of the Week for Feb. 5, 2021 as selected by a random computerized draw: The other pets that were submitted will be included in the draw…
UPPER KENNETCOOK: RCMP officers attended a fowl call on Hwy 236 in Upper Kennetcook on Jan. 26. I guess these birds never heard the joke why did the chickens cross…
LOWER SACKVILLE: The Sackville Rivers Association (SRA) is overjoyed at the announcement by the Nova Scotia government that Sackville River Wilderness Area will soon receive a protected area designation. “This…
BEAVER BANK/FALL RIVER: Thirty-seven drivers were picked up for impaired driving in a pair of local communities during 2020. According to N.S. RCMP spokeswoman Cpl. Lisa Croteau, the drivers were…
HALIFAX: Modern schools are the heart of growing, vibrant communities, which is why Nova Scotia continues to make significant investments in new school construction and renovations through the five-year school…