Police investigating Shubenacadie grass fire as possibly lit intentionally
SHUBENACADIE: RCMP are looking to speak to a person seen running from the scene of a grass fire along Hwy 102 in Shubenacadie on the afternoon of May 2. East…
Fourth person charged in Halifax youth’s murder
HALIFAX: A fourth youth has been charged in a homicide that left the Halifax area in shock and sadness. In a release, Halifax Regional Police said May 2 they have…
Working group calls on government to release details around spring bear hunt cancellation decision
From a press release from the Black Bear Working Group HALIFAX: A joint statement from a Black Bear Working group was released late Thursday night concerning the province’s decision to…
Wildfire awareness day events set for May 4 in Fall River
FALL RIVER: Community residents are encouraged to stop by a local shopping mall to check out information on wildfires this Saturday May 4. Wildfire Awareness Day will be taking place…
Man wanted in connection to HRP emergency alert turns himself in
DARTMOUTH: Halifax Regional Police has charged a man in relation to an assault that occurred in Dartmouth earlier this week. On April 30, at approximately 9:20 a.m., Halifax Regional Police…
Author read and bookshop set for Milford this weekend
MILFORD: The second annual author read, and bookshop is set for this weekend in Milford. The event is being organized by the East Hants Writer’s Group. It will be held…
Police issue property protection notice to man following incident at Lower Sackville restaurant
LOWER SACKVILLE: RCMP have issued a property protection notice to a man following an incident involving a threat a local business. RCMP Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay said on April 30 officers…
MLA MacDonald provides road update for East Hants
ELMSDALE: The MLA for Hants East has provided residents with some important road work updates. On his Facebook page, and shared to two community pages, John MacDonald gave updates on…
Progress Monitoring Committee releases initial six-month report
HALIFAX: The Progress Monitoring Committee released its initial six-month report and monitoring plan on May 1. Both are required under its terms of reference. The committee, led by Founding Chair…
Province announces new child care spaces in Hammonds Plains
HAMMONDS PLAINS: Families in Hammonds Plains will see more early learning and child-care spaces opening in their community this summer. It Takes a Village Child Care Centre on Parkland Drive…