Penguins clinch Jr C league regular season championship with weekend wins
LANTZ: A pair of weekend wins helped wrap up the regular season N.S. JR C hockey league championship for the East Hants Ryson Construction Penguins. The Pens picked up victories…
StFX researcher developing technology to make brain health more accessible to rural areas
ANTIGONISH: Exciting developments in the field of brain health will make this care more accessible to people in rural Nova Scotia and beyond. StFX Psychology professor Dr. Erin Mazerolle is…
Nova Scotia’s second Veterinary Technician program launched by SPCA
DARTMOUTH: The Nova Scotia SPCA College of Animal Welfare is taking applications for the inaugural Veterinary Technician class expected to start this spring. “The two-year Veterinary Technician Program prepares students…
RCMP traffic stop leads to arrests, seizure of stolen alcohol
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A 58-year-old man from Halifax, along with his two passengers, were arrested by police following a traffic stop on Hwy 102 that resulted in the seizure of stolen…
Fun to be had at Winterfest at Shubie Park this Saturday afternoon
DARTMOUTH: It’s going to be a festive good time this Saturday in the Dartmouth area. At Shubie Park, it will be Winterfest – a Winter Tree Lighting in Februrary. People…
International travel drives increased traffic at Halifax Stanfield in 2025
HALIFAX STANFIELD AIRPORT: With a record number of international destinations on its route map, making it the most internationally connected airport of its size in North America, Halifax Stanfield International…
Nova Scotia, Massachusetts sign agreement for offshore wind energy
BOSTON, MASS.: Premier Tim Houston and Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed an agreement February 4, to work toward Nova Scotia supplying the state with clean energy from offshore wind. New…
RCMP warning of counterfeit $50s appearing across Nova Scotia
LOWER SACKVILLE: Nova Scotia RCMP’s Commercial Crime Section is warning the public about an increase in counterfeit $50 Canadian bank notes being circulated throughout the province. In the past month,…
An Interview with a Jr B Penguin – Cole and Braedy
LANTZ: The following is a special being done in partnership with an East Hants Minor Hockey team whose players will interview various players on the East Hants Bitar’s Ristorante Penguins.…
New first-time homebuyers program reduces minimum down payment
HALIFAX/EAST HANTS: A new program launched February 3 will make it easier for Nova Scotians to become homeowners, faster., the provincial Housing Minister said. Through the First-time Homebuyers Program, the…