Chender releases statement on province’s new homebuyers program
HALIFAX: Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender made the following statement Feb. 3 about the First Time Homebuyers Program. “Nova Scotians want to be able to stay in our province and…
Durno, Brown, Caissie power Jr B Penguins to two win NSJHL weekend
LANTZ: It was a two win weekend for the East Hants Bitars Ristorante Penguins in NSJHL play. The Pens defeated Windsor 5-3 on home ice at the Keith Miller Arena…
Penguins survive scare from winless Pipers in senior hockey action
LANTZ: A two goal third period lifted the East Hants Senior Penguins to a come-from-behind victory in a see-saw game with the Pictou County Pipers on Saturday night in Lantz.…
Year in Review: Wong reflects on 2025 progress, eyes infrastructure and growth in 2026
FALL RIVER: The MLA for Waverley–Fall River–Beaver Bank said the past year delivered meaningful progress for the community, while 2026 will need to focus on infrastructure, housing, and supports for…
Maggie Andrew, DeeDee Austin each receive three ECMA award nominations
SYDNEY, CAPE BRETON: Two musicians from the Fall River/Waverley area are among the nominees for the 2026 East Coast Music Awards. This year’s ECMA’s will be held May 20-24 in…
GoFundMe setup for Truro woman involved in fatal pedestrian-snow plow accident
TRURO: A GoFundMe has been setup for a well known Truro community member who has been identified as the victim of a fatal snow plow-pedestrian collision on Monday morning. The…
Councillor MacPhee issues public apology following Code of Conduct review
ELMSDALE: Municipality of East Hants Warden Eleanor Roulston read a report to council outlining the findings of a code of conduct complaint involving Councillor Carl MacPhee, following an independent investigation.…
GP Vanier French Immersion students turn up the heat for trip fundraiser
FALL RIVER: The smell of homemade chilli, and the buzz of conversation, filled the cafeteria at Georges P. Vanier School as Grade 8 French Immersion students hosted a successful chilli…
Conlon on fire with Weeks Major Midgets in N.S. U-18 hockey league
PICTOU COUNTY: A Windsor Junction hockey player has made an immediate impact with his new hockey team this winter. Liam Conlon just recently joined the Weeks Major Midgets of the…
COLUMN: Investing in wetlands is an investment in our shared prosperity
The following is a column submitted to us by Andrew Holland in advance of World Wetlands Day on Feb. 2, 2026. Canada’s wetlands are not scenery. They are working infrastructure,…