Neighbours, Indian Brook RCMP credited for limiting fire spread
INDIAN BROOK: Bystanders and members of the Indian Brook RCMP detachment are being credited by fire officials for their quick actions during an apartment fire in the community on March…
Russell qualifies for Olympics; dream still alive for Spence
Cheema’s Sloan MacKenzie makes history competing in first-ever C1-200metre race WAVERLEY: The Olympic ticket has been punched by at least one Cheema athlete, while it remains alive for another following…
Driver, passenger “very lucky” after harrowing Lantz crash
The driver, a Halifax man, has been charged with careless driving in the incident LANTZ: A 45-year-old Halifax man is facing a charge of careless driving after a harrowing single-vehicle…
Update on court cases involving sex assaults, child-pornography related offences
SHUBENACADIE: Here is a short summary and updates on upcoming court appearances at Shubenacadie and Truro Provincial Court by four local residents who have been in the news after their…
Accused in Wellington home invasion back in court March 24
WELLINGTON: The three men charged in the Christmas Eve home invasion in Wellington will be back in court on March 24. On March 11, counsel for Joshua David Eye of…
New project aims to strengthen the community housing sector in N.S.
A release sent out by the St. FX Extension DepartmentANTIGONISH: If 2020 taught us anything, it is the importance of having a safe home. St. Francis Xavier University’s Extension Department…
Junior Pens eliminate Elks; advance to face Liverpool
LANTZ: The East Hants Junior Penguins are headed to the next round in the NSJHL post-season. East Hants shellacked rival Brookfield Elks 10-0 in Game 2 of the best-of-three miniseries…
OP-ED: Simple solution to HRFE/Enfield Fire agreement issue
The following has been submitted by Darrell MacLean It seems Halifax Fire is trying to nickel and dime their $76-million-dollar budget, in which one item is them looking to cut…
Cause of Wellington house fire undetermined, investigators say
WELLINGTON: Fire investigators have been unable to determine what started an early morning house fire in Wellington on Feb. 11. The lone occupant and two pets, a dog, and a…
Elmsdale hosting COVID19 rapid testing
ELMSDALE: There will be rapid COVID-19 testing this weekend at the Elmsdale Fire Hall, N.S. Health said in a release late Friday afternoon. The testing will take place: Saturday, Mar.…