Four charged in home invasion due back in court in May
WELLINGTON: The lawyers for four people charged in the Wellington home invasion appeared in court last week, on March 24. None of the accused were in court themselves. According to…
COLUMN: Big names don’t mean big gains
By Jennifer Rideout, Wealth Advisor, Assante In the world of finance, the media tends to cover the “big names” with awe. They dutifully record the pronouncements of billionaire investors, and…
Beaver Bank boxer featured in All-Round Champion TV series
FALL RIVER: A Beaver Bank athlete came away from a sports reality-based TV show with new friends and a love for new sports she hadn’t tried beforehand. Sierra Eshouzadeh, who…
Getting attention: Store owner’s simple mention of sign need becomes reality
FALL RIVER: Little did Mehsen Nakad know when he made a mention of the need for sign to grab new residents’ attention of his store’s location to a customer, that…
Education department focused on graduation planning: Dr. Strang
FALL RIVER: The Chief Medical Officer of Health for N.S. says that conversations are ongoing with the provincial Department of Education regarding graduation ceremonies this coming June. At the COVID19…
Decision to keep spectators from school gyms done with safety in mind
HALIFAX: Limiting spectators from attending games held at high schools will continue as seasons wrap up, Dr. Robert Strang said. At the March 23 COVID19 briefing, the Chief Medical Officer…
Ashleigh Marshall announces commitment to Mount Mystics
MAIN PHOTO: Ashleigh Marshall powers past an opposing player during a game at the 2018 Bill Dompierre tournament in Fall River. (Healey file photo) FALL RIVER: After a year off…
N.S. releases budget, with increases set for mental health; environment, long-term care
HALIFAX: The Rankin government’s first budget reflects the priorities of Nova Scotians, providing a path to balance in four years, and investments in key sectors such as long-term care, public…
From the CRA: Filing your taxes if you received COVID-19 benefits
From the Canadian Revenue Agency: HRM: The year 2020 was one the world may never forget. In the face of historic challenges, we all had to make changes to make…
More transparency, accountability by local government aim of MGA, Charter changes
EAST HANTS/HRM: Government is amending the Municipal Government Act and the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter to provide more transparency and increased accountability for Nova Scotians by their local government. The…