Trade mission takes Premier Houston to Spain, United Kingdom
HALIFAX: Premier Tim Houston will leave on May 4, for a provincial trade mission in two critical markets – Spain and the United Kingdom. The premier and Kent Smith, Minister…
NL singer Cousins releases new single Nora
HALIFAX: Portugal Cove, NL, Newfoundland-based singer-songwriter Rachel Cousins releases her luminous new single “Nora,” a heartfelt ode to the kind of friendship that sees you through your darkest self-doubt and…
Province sets wildfire fines at $25,000 permanently
NOVA SCOTIA: Residents across the province are being reminded to follow the daily burn restrictions during wildfire season or face a $25,000 fine. That amount was an interim penalty set…
HRM encouraging residents to be proactive this Emergency Preparedness Week
HALIFAX: As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the Halifax Regional Municipality is encouraging all residents to take proactive steps in preparing for emergencies. This year’s theme is Know Your Risks.…
Big Unified basketball tournament set for Sackville High
LOWER SACKVILLE: Special Olympics Nova Scotia, in partnership with Sackville High School, is excited to announcea major Unified Basketball tournament. It will take place on May 9 from 10 a.m.…
Sinclair earns Pan American TKD gold
WELLINGTON: A Fall River Taekwondo athlete returned home last month from Mexico with a gold medal. Ronan Sinclair competed at the Pan American Junior Championships for Taekwondo on April 6…
Police investigating eight gas and go incidents
MOUNT UNIACKE: RCMP in East Hants are investigating eight incidents of gas and go’s at gas stations across the municipality. One incident they are looking into took place April 18…
Natal Day parade registration now open
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration has opened for the 128th Pepsi Natal Day Parade. The parade will take place on Monday, Aug. 4. This annual…
Nova Scotia trail groups awarded grants for volunteer-led projects
NOVA SCOTIA: Trans Canada Trail has awarded $41,000 to community groups in Nova Scotia. It was done as part of the national organization’s annual Trail Care Grant Program. The Trail…
Lower Sackville man, woman charged after drugs, unstamped tobacco seized during investigation
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 30-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman, both from Lower Sackville have been charged with various offences after the RCMP’s Halifax Regional Detachment (HRD) Street Crime Enforcement Unit…