Youth Services Plan 2026-29 engagement survey
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting youth to participate in an online engagement survey to help guide future youth-focused programs and services. Survey results will inform the municipality’s Youth…
Halifax Water customer portal privacy incident under investigation
HALIFAX: Halifax Water has temporarily shut down its Customer Connect online portal while we investigate unauthorized access to information associated with the portal. There is no indication that financial information…
RCMP seeking suspect in Elmsdale gas theft
ELMSDALE: East Hants RCMP are looking to identify the following individual as a result of an incident in Elmsdale. Const. Kevin MacDermid said the person is sought in relation to…
Turnbull proud to represent N.S., inspire next generation of female hockey players
TORONTO, ONT.: Olympic silver medalist Blayre Turnbull said representing Canada on the world stage is always special, but the support she receives from back home in Nova Scotia continues to…
Public safety, emergency preparedness session for businesses coming up
ELMSDALE: Business members are encouraged to mark their calendars for an important session on public safety coming up later this month. Manager of Protective Services and the RCMP, Calvin Byard,…
REC girls capture regional hoops banner
MILFORD: The Riverside Education Centre girls basketball team has won the Northumberland Jr. High/middle school regional banner. The team was led by several players on the court in the 50-32…
Easter Seals N.S. issues statement over provincial budget funding cuts
HALIFAX: The following is a statement from Easter Seals Nova Scotia. “Easter Seals Nova Scotia was recently notified of a 12.45% cut to our core funding, representing more than $100,000.00,…
Liberals table Trade Infrastructure Act to unlock economic growth
HALIFAX: Recognizing that infrastructure is the foundation of a strong economy, House Leader Derek Mombourquette will introduce the Nova Scotia Trade Infrastructure Act to ensure our province has the tools…
Autism Nova Scotia addresses provincial budget impact on programs and staffing
HALIFAX: Provincial budget cuts will result in Autism Nova Scotia needing to eliminate or scale back programs supporting Autistic Nova Scotians. While the full scope of changes is being finalized,…
Thunder, Jr C Pens set to renew acquaintances in round two playoff series
LANTZ: The East Hants Ryson Construction Penguins and Eastern Shore Thunder are set to renew old acquaintances as the two squads square off in round two. East Hants, led by…