Cape Breton-born author releases book titled ‘Ian’
CAPE BRETON/POWELL RIVER, B.C.: An author born in Marion Bridge, Cape Breton is marking his return to the publishing scene with the release of “IAN” (published by Xlibris). Ian, written…
FOE Canada: Families can save money, planet by ditching single-use plastics in school lunches
From a release sent by the Friends of the Earth Canada OTTAWA: Friends of the Earth’s 11-year-old Plastics Campaigner, Maya, is calling on students, parents, and teachers to join her…
Province introduces legislation recognizing first responders
HALIFAX: Professional and volunteer first responders will soon have a day that recognizes their bravery and unwavering commitment to protecting people and their communities in the face of extraordinary circumstances.…
NMR Fire holds Open House as part of Fire Prevention Week
NINE MILE RIVER: It’s Fire Prevention Week and what better way to learn more about your local volunteer fire departments in HRM and East Hants and Stewiacke. On Wednesday night,…
Atlantic Challenge Cup: Normore, Hawco earn gold with N.S. U-15 boys
MONCTON, N.B.: A player from East Hants and a player from Fall River have helped their Hockey Nova Scotia Under-15 boys squad claim Atlantic Challenge Cup gold. Noah Hawco of…
MacPhees Corner man dies in Noel Shore collision
NOEL SHORE: A 55-year-old MacPhees Corner man has died after an early morning single-vehicle collision on Highway 215 in Noel Shore. N.S. RCMP spokesman Cpl. Chris Marshall said East Hants…
N.S. brings in legislation to speed up housing construction in HRM
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has introduced legislation which will make amendments to the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter and Housing in HRM Act which they say will get more housing bult, faster,…
Police investigating vehicle theft, arson
ELMSDALE: A theft of a vehicle that ended up being torched is under investigation, East Hants RCMP say. Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing officer with East Hants RCMP, said on…
Open house planned for proposed Waverley grid-scale battery project
WAVERLEY: A first-of-its-kind grid-scale battery project is being proposed to be built in the Waverley area. Nova Scotia Power will have officials on hand on Oct. 18 at the Waverley…
Uplifted program launched by HSIA to support stronger communities
HALIFAX STANFIELD: Turning inspiration into action, Halifax Stanfield is proud to unveil its revitalized community outreach and sponsorship program, Uplifted. Uplifted consists of internal and external support programs designed to…