Fanok grabs silver, bronze at Olympic Hopes
Račice, Czech Rep.: A Fall River kayaker added some more hardware to her resume at an international competition for Team Canada. Elizabeth Fanok picked up two medals representing Canada at…
Nova Scotia releases new tourism sector strategy
HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT: The Nova Scotia Tourism Sector Strategic Plan, released September 24, creates a five-year vision for sustainable, year-round tourism growth in the province. “Tourism is a vital part…
Liberal bill demands transparency after Nova Scotia Power security failures
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Liberal MLAs tabled a suite of bills on Sept. 24 aimed at holding Nova Scotia Power accountable in the wake of one of the largest data breaches…
Council narrowly votes to return Shubenacadie cenotaph to original location
SHUBENACADIE: After months of emotional debate, East Hants councillors have narrowly voted to move the Shubenacadie cenotaph back to its original site. At the Sept. 24 council meeting, councillors rejected…
Photos/Video: Station 40 holds annual community open house
DUTCH SETTLEMENT: The community was welcomed for food and fun, along with some key information, during the Open House hosted by Station 40 Dutch Settlement last Saturday, Sept. 20. Video…
RCMP arrests three youths, seize firearm after home invasion in Lower Sackville
LOWER SACKVILLE: RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has arrested three youths and seized a firearm and sensory irritant after executing a search warrant in relation to a home invasion on September…
Fall River’s MacQueen finding groove with Yarmouth Mariners
YARMOUTH: A Fall River hockey player is starting to find his rhythm as his freshman campaign in the Maritime Junior A Hockey League kicks into gear. After an explosive pre-season…
Traffic stop leads to charges and seizure of unstamped tobacco
GOFFS: RCMP Southeast Traffic Services has arrested a man and a woman and seized a large quantity of unstamped tobacco after a traffic stop. On September 20, at approximately 10:36…
Local MP tables bill for national housing strategy for young Canadians
FALL RIVER: Braedon Clark is taking steps to help young Canadians facing the housing crisis. The Sackville-Bedford-Preston MP has introduced a private member’s bill in Ottawa that would create a…
Province introduces new Traffic Safety Act
HALIFAX: A new Traffic Safety Act was introduced September 23, to make it easier and faster to implement changes that will modernize the rules of the road and improve safety…