Roots and Boots Forest School celebrates 10th anniversary, holding camp
WINDSOR JUNCTION: Is your son or daughter interested in learning more about nature? Then there’s a March Break camp just for them. Roots and Boots Forest School is celebrating its…
Police investigating impaired-driving related fatal collision in Digby area
DIGBY COUNTY: RCMP officers in Digby are investigating a fatal head-on collision that occurred in Ashmore. On February 8, at approximately 9:15 p.m., RCMP, EHS and fire services responded to…
Strong cross-level collaboration between Wozney, Gillis, Clark benefitting Lower Sackville
LOWER SACKVILLE: In Lower Sackville, residents are seeing a refreshing example of elected officials putting people first by working closely across different levels of government, even when they represent different…
MacDonald enjoying connecting with municipalities in role as Municipal Affairs minister
ELMSDALE: Hants East MLA John A. MacDonald is settling into his role as Nova Scotia’s Minister of Municipal Affairs, a position he assumed in October 2025 following a cabinet shuffle…
Firefighters get hands-on training dealing with horses in case of an emergency
BELNAN: When Nine Mile River Volunteer Fire Department members get called to an emergency, they’re trained for a lot, but not every call involves people. That’s why the department spent…
Province, NSCC launch Institute of Skilled Trades
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) are launching the Institute of Skilled Trades (IST) to provide students and apprentices with modern training and equipment to develop…
Air Transat, WestJet added to list of airlines suspending Cuba operations
CUBA: WestJet is responding to the developing situation in Cuba, the airline said in a statement posted to its website. Aligning with our focus to put guests and crew first…
Province teams with Housing Trust N.S. to protect affordable housing in Halifax
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia has partnered with the Housing Trust of Nova Scotia to preserve 90 housing units – including 62 affordable units – in Halifax. Housing Minister John White made…
N.S. Power announces new President, CEO; Peter Gregg headed to new role with Emera Inc.
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia Power has announced a leadership transition on Feb. 10. A new President and CEO will be appointed to lead the utility, which has been committed to serving…
Capturing the surprising life of Icebergs
HALIFAX: Floating, majestic, and threatened by climate change, icebergs are rarely glimpsed up close. Award-winning filmmaker Christine McLean (Land & Sea) teams up with world-renowned diver Jill Heinerth to capture…