Fall River’s Emma Archibald realizes Paralympic Games dream
OTTAWA, ONT.: A dream years in the making is now reality for Fall River’s Emma Archibald. Archibald, a Lockview High alum, has been officially nominated to Canada’s Para nordic skiing…
PHOTOS: Support Special Olympic Athletes in your community
FALL RIVER: Some Special Olympic Athletes with the Sackville-Bedford Bravehearts took time Saturday to show their creative side. Owen and Sam Lirette and Quinn Hawley stopped by the Tim Hortons…
Op-Ed: Reducing Red Tape to get things done
The following is an op-ed from Timothy Halman, Minister of Service Efficiency. This Red Tape Awareness Week is a reminder that outdated rules don’t just create frustration – they slow…
Electoral Boundaries Commission releases final report
CHETICAMP: Nova Scotia’s independent 2025 Electoral Boundaries Commission released its final report today, January 30, in both French and English. Commission members were appointed in April 2025 by an all-party…
Powerful step forward: Solar project gives Sackville Arena a bright future
LOWER SACKVILLE: A major federal investment announced Friday evening is set to give the Sackville Arena a new lease on life, while saving thousands of dollars every month and strengthening…
Inner Strength TKD athletes ready to shine at nationals on home mats
WELLINGTON: Competing at a national championship is always special. Doing it at home is something else entirely. That’s the opportunity in front of Inner Strength Taekwondo, which will send 11…
Nova Scotia Power’s grid-scale battery site in Waverley now operational
WAVERLEY: Nova Scotia Power’s grid scale battery facilities in Bridgewater and Waverley, located in Spider Lake, are now in operation after being energized in late 2025 and completing system testing.…
Community health board volunteer garners human rights award
BEDFORD: At just 20, Evan Treffler has already become one of Nova Scotia’s most visible young voices for mental health advocacy, inclusion and human rights. The Dalhousie University medical sciences…
RCMP vehicle struck during stop; remind drivers to move over for emergency vehicles
OXFORD JUNCTION: The Nova Scotia RCMP is reminding drivers to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles after an RCMP vehicle was struck by another vehicle on Hwy. 104…
Another Sunday into Monday snowstorm forecasted for Nova Scotia
EAST HANTS: Significant snowfall and strong winds are expected across Nova Scotia Sunday into Monday evening. There is potential for 15 to 30 centimetres of snowfall along with winds gusting…