New Halifax Regional Police Chief announced
From a press release HALIFAX: Halifax Regional Council today approved the recommendation by the Board of Police Commissioners to appoint Don MacLean as the next Halifax Regional Police Chief. The…
Community concerns leads to Carr Farm development changes, now to have on-site septic
FALL RIVER: The Carr Farm project is getting a redesign—thanks in large part to community concerns that the developer has heard. At a press conference on Tuesday Aug. 6, Municipal…
Feeling iced: News of no ice at Sackville Arena a surprise for all, including local councillor
LOWER SACKVILLE: The sudden announcement Tuesday afternoon that the Sackville Arena will not be putting its ice in this winter has caught many by surprise—even the local councillor. Paul Russell…
MacKenzie, Vincent punch ticket to Paris 2024 canoe sprint semifinals
The following is done with information from Olympic.ca PARIS, FRANCE: A first Olympics for Sloan MacKenzie, and she’s etched her name and partner Katie Vincent’s name as having an Olympic…
Mason hearing concerns on transit, traffic during visits to Fall River area in campaign to be mayor
Housing and affordability top issue Mason hearing about across HRM WAVERLEY: Three main topics are the clear concerns of the majority of people in the Halifax Regional Municipality being heard…
Deagle Gammon seeking re-election, looking to make improvements to riding
WAVERLEY: Cathy Deagle Gammon has made it official – she will seek re-election to represent Waverley-Fall River-Musquodoboit Valley on HRM Regional Council. Deagle Gammon is one of three names on…
Paris 2024 Olympic quest begins for MacKenzie and Vincent, Russell
PARIS, FRANCE; Two local Olympians will begin their Paris 2024 quest tomorrow morning, Aug. 6. Michelle Russell of Fall River, who kayaks out of Abenaki Aquatic Club; and Windsor Junction’s…
From the Cruiser – Aug. 1, 2024
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 110 calls for service. The following is just a couple of the highlighted calls…
Premier asked about pause on immigration nominee program
BEAVER BANK: The temporary hold on applications from workers seeking immigration for working in the food and accommodation sector is impacting several local food industry-related businesses. Premier Tim Houston was…
Sanford wins Canada’s first Olympic boxing medal in almost 30 years
NORTH NOEL ROAD: It might not have been the gold medal he wanted, but Wyatt’s Sanford performance and capturing Canada’s first Olympic boxing medal in 28 years was golden to…