N.S. NDP renew call for mental health crisis teams
From a release HALIFAX/FALL RIVER: The Nova Scotia NDP is saying that the urgent need for a dedicated mental health crisis team is never more apparent then it is now…
Hard work worth it for Lockview students performing Legally Blonde
Tickets now available for musical set to hit stage May 29 to June 1 at LHS FALL RIVER: With just days to go until the first show opens, students at…
Police seek suspect in theft of plants from Elmsdale store
ELMSDALE: Police are looking for a suspect in a theft from an Elmsdale retail business. East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer, said the incident happened on May…
Oakfield, Dollar Lake, Laurie Park set to open
GRAND LAKE: One local provincial park is set to open today May 17, while two others that are camping parks will be opening for the summer season in a couple…
Fine for illegal burning increasing to $25,000 during wildfire season
HALIFAX: Beginning May 16, Nova Scotia has increased the fine for violating daily burn restrictions to $25,000. Premier Tim Houston made the announcement in a release issued on May 16.…
Wellington girl recognized for school contributions with Citizenship award
FALL RIVER: A Wellington girl feels honoured to have been selected as an HRM Citizenship Award winner for her school. Megan Hart, a Grade 9 student at Lockview High, was…
Waverley native appointed Chief Conductor of Iceland Orchestra
WAVERLEY: A native of Waverley who performs overseas has been elevated to a new role by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra (ISO). In a release on her Facebook page, Barbara Hannigan…
“This is the beginning.” Autism Action Plan just a start, hopes Executive Director
BEDFORD: The first-of-its-kind in Nova Scotia Autism Action Plan announced by the province on Wednesday morning in Bedford is just the start, hopes the Executive Director of Autism Nova Scotia.…
East Hants RCMP officer meets his match – a duck
MILFORD: It was a fun shift at work on May 15 for an East Hants RCMP officer. Const. Andrew Ouellette, the School Safety Officer for East Hants, found himself making…
Free classes for seniors being offered in Wellington
WELLINGTON: Seniors looking to learn computer skills; relax with yoga; and show off their artistic side can do all that in one spot. The Wellington-Fletchers Lake Station House will be…