Great field of cars kicks off 2024 Weekly Racing Series season
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: Close to 100 race cars hit the track at Scotia Speedworld for the season opener of the Bay Equipment Rentals Weekly Racing Series on May 19. That tally…
Samson speaks with educators, arts administrators, economic development leaders in Cape Breton
SYDNEY/FALL RIVER: The local MP spent three days last week in Cape Breton meeting with educators, arts administrators, and economic development leaders to discuss the region’s unique cultural heritage. The…
ATV seized after traffic stop; summary offence ticket issued
LANTZ: A female ATV driver was issued summary offence tickets following a traffic stop by East Hants RCMP. Const. Preston Burns, East Hants RCMP Community Policing Officer, said the traffic…
New name revealed for Provincial Exhibition Grandstand in Bible Hill
BIBLE HILL: Nova Scotians can now enjoy exhibitions, races and other events at the newly renovated and newly named Dr. Richard (Dick) Huggard Grandstand at the Nova Scotia Provincial Exhibition…
Breakfast programs at Beaver Bank schools get boost from Station 48 volunteer firefighters
BEAVER BANK: Three Beaver Bank schools are getting a little extra push from their volunteer fire department. The volunteers with Station 48 beaver Bank-Kinsac visited the three schools recently with…
PHOTOS: Emotional night at Lockview High year-end band concert
FALL RIVER: It was an emotional night on Wednesday for many at Lockview High School. The year-end band concert marked the final high school band performance for the Grade 12…
Nova Scotians provided with blue-green algae reminder
HALIFAX: As the weather gets warmer, it is important for people to know about and watch for blue-green algae while enjoying Nova Scotia’s fresh water shorelines. “We want everyone to…
Province announces more funding for N.S. Legal Aid services
NOVA SCOTIA: Nova Scotia’s Attorney General and Justice Minister announced May 16 the province will be increasing funding to Nova Scotia Legal Aid to help ensure vulnerable Nova Scotians have…
From the Cruiser – May 16, 2024
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, members of the East Hants RCMP responded to 139 calls for service. The following are a couple of the highlighted calls…
CFIB: Atlantic Canadian restaurants grapple with patio permit expenses
HALIFAX: An Atlantic Municipal survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) found that six out of 10 small businesses do not think their municipality prioritizes small business needs…