Beaver Bank, Fall River, Middle Sackville students among MSVU graduate award winners
BEDFORD: Three students at Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) in Bedford were among the award recipients announced on May 28. The three—Fraser Smith of Beaver Bank; Thomas Hobbs of Fall…
Windsor Junction’s Blackwood signs with Ontario Jr. A club
WINDSOR JUNCTION: A goalie from the Windsor Junction area will continue to the next level—albeit in a new province. Conor Blackwood will be suiting up for the Kemptville 73 of…
Firth signs multi-year deal with Halifax Wanderers soccer club
FALL RIVER: A midfield soccer player from Fall River will be getting some home cooking while playing the sport he loves for a couple more seasons. Scott Firth, a Lockview…
Rocks thrown from Lantz overpass damage passing vehicles
LANTZ: East Hants RCMP is asking for assistance from the public after rocks were thrown from an overpass on to passing vehicles. Cpl. Dal Hutchinson said just after 12 a.m.…
Aquatic Centre opens for Grand Lake residents affected by water alert for showers
ELMSDALE: The East Hants Aquatic Centre (14 Commerce Court, Elmsdale) is being opened up for those affected by the Grand Lake water alert who need access to shower facilities, the…
Bottled water for Grand Lake residents available this weekend at Station 42, Station 43
WELLINGTON: Firefighters at Station 42 Wellington and Station 43 Grand Lake will be handing out bottled water to residents impacted by the Do Not Consume Water/Do Not Use Water Order…
Road work set for June 12 on Beaver Bank Road
BEAVER BANK: HRM is advising residents of the Beaver Bank area of weekend road construction taking place June 12. Work crews will be on site from 9 a.m. to 4…
Blue-green algae suspected cause of water contamination of Shubenacadie Grand Lake: NSE
GRAND LAKE: While not confirmed, the province said on June 11 that blue-green algae is the suspected cause for contaminating Shubenacadie Grand Lake off Oakfield Park Road this week resulting…
No charges anticipated after van crashes into home, police say
MOUNT UNIACKE: RCMP say no charges are anticipated after a vehicle crashed into a home on Friday June 11 in Mount Uniacke. East Hants RCMP S/Sgt. Cory Bushell provided details…
Provinces provides update on Asymptomatic testing, new workplace testing
HALIFAX: The province continues to expand its asymptomatic testing strategy with the new Nova Scotia COVID-19 Rapid Screening Program for Workplaces. The program supports employers across the province to put…