Dragons capture Metro league girls field hockey title
FALL RIVER: The Lockview High Dragons have captured the Metro High School field hockey championship. In the final, Lockview doubled up Armbrae earning the 4-2 win on Mya 1. Lockview…
McIntyre happy, excited after being named Ingenious+ regional winner
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A Lockview High school student has been named one of the regional winners in the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Ingenious+ innovation competition. Madeline McIntyre was recently presented with her…
Plenty of trash collected by volunteers during community cleanup
WELLINGTON: The communities of Wellington, Fall River, Fletchers Lake, Grand Lake and area may look a little nicer now thanks to community volunteers. A large group-more than 20 of them-joined…
Cancer patients to receive new wig rebate
HALIFAX: Patients in Nova Scotia being treated for cancer and dealing with hair loss can now get help with the cost of a wig through a one-time rebate of $300.…
Traffic stops will see mandatory Alcohol Screenings in May in HRM
FALL RIVER/LOWER SACKVILLE: The Halifax Regional RCMP Detachment and RCMP Southeast Traffic Services will be conducting roadside Mandatory Alcohol Screenings (MAS) during all traffic stops in Halifax Regional Municipality communities…
New program will increase child-care spaces in N.S.
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia announced a new child-care expansion program which will create more licensed not-for-profit child-care spaces across the province. The announcement was made May 2 by Minister of Education…
Working group calls on government to release details around spring bear hunt cancellation decision
From a press release from the Black Bear Working Group HALIFAX: A joint statement from a Black Bear Working group was released late Thursday night concerning the province’s decision to…
Wildfire awareness day events set for May 4 in Fall River
FALL RIVER: Community residents are encouraged to stop by a local shopping mall to check out information on wildfires this Saturday May 4. Wildfire Awareness Day will be taking place…
Province announces new child care spaces in Hammonds Plains
HAMMONDS PLAINS: Families in Hammonds Plains will see more early learning and child-care spaces opening in their community this summer. It Takes a Village Child Care Centre on Parkland Drive…
TKD athletes snag eight medals at N.B. tournament
WELLINGTON: Eight athletes from Inner Strength Taekwondo in Wellington returned home with a boatload of medals last weekend. The eight were competing, representing the dojang led by Master Helbert Porter,…