Rankin tables bills to support and protect Nova Scotia’s small businesses
HALIFAX: Small businesses are the heart of communities across Nova Scotia, but many are feeling the strain of rising costs and a challenging economic climate. MLA Iain Rankin tabled two…
Need a Family Practice Registry update for March 2026
HALIFAX: As of March 1, there are 63,221 Nova Scotians on the Need a Family Practice Registry. The last published number was on Feb. 1, when there were 65,790 Nova…
Wozney: Houston government must pay early childhood educators what they’re owed
LOWER SACKVILLE: On Thursday, N.S. NDP Education and Early Childhood Development Critic Paul Wozney made the following statement about the Houston government’s refusal to give early childhood educators the back…
Slew of charges laid against Dutch Settlement man after crash into ditch: RCMP
NINE MILE RIVER: A 24-year-old man from Dutch Settlement is facing charges of impaired driving, flight form police, and dangerous driving after an incident in Nine Mile River. According to…
Free Easter Egg-stravaganza March 28 at East Hants Sportsplex
ENFIELD: Families across East Hants will have a chance to celebrate Easter together at a free community event later this month. The Easter Egg-stravaganza will take place March 28 from…
Wildfire season begins March 15
LOWER SACKVILLE: Wildfire season runs from March 15 to Oct. 15. While burning restrictions are in effect year-round, additional restrictions are in effect during wildfire season. Burning restrictions To protect…
Loblaws says suspicious activity triggers digital security investigation
FROM A RELEASE HALIFAX: As part of our commitment to keeping your information safe, we want to let you know why you experienced a forced logout from your PC OptimumTM…
Vipers capture Jr. High Girls regional basketball championship
FALL RIVER: Great defence makes for great offence. That’s how the Georges P. Vanier Viper girls’ basketball team earned the victory over Sackville Heights to claim the regional championship. For…
Lockview High students stage walkout protest over provincial budget cuts
FALL RIVER: Approximately 150 students from Lockview High School took part in a walkout protest on Wednesday, voicing concerns about provincial budget cuts they say will impact arts programs, education…
East Hants Chamber event celebrates women in business
ELMSDALE: A full house gathered at the East Hants & District Chamber of Commerce Celebration of Women in Business event on March 10 at the Elmsdale Legion. The lunchtime event…