MP’s COLUMN: News & Views with MP Darrell Samson, May 2020
By Darrell Samson, MP Throughout these unprecedented challenges we’re all facing together due to COVID-19, we’ve been witness to the best qualities of people shining through, as demonstrated by the…
Nurses’ simple gesture turns into tribute for N.S. shooting victims
ENFIELD: Some of Nova Scotia’s frontline workers unknowingly paid it forward thanks to a thoughtful gesture from a creative local woman from Enfield. Ann MacLean, a nurse in the dialysis…
Snowbirds flyover impresses crowd in Elmsdale, Shubenacadie
ELMSDALE: It was very evident what the visit from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds meant to many as COVID19 along with the events of the past couple of weeks put a…
UKC Blue Devils recruit Carey
FALL RIVER: A up-and-coming volleyball star from the local area knows where she’s playing the sport next season. Amy Carey of Fall River, a soon-to-be Lockview High graduate this coming…
Lions Xmas Express launches food drive in support of families impacted by COVID19
FALL RIVER: It might not be Christmas time, but the Fall River Lions Christmas Express is stepping up to help those struggling due to the COVID19 pandemic. In a release…
Provincial parks, trails allowed to reopen; Sport-fishing, gardening permitted
HRM: The province has announced the easing of some restrictions related to the health orders around COVID19. At their COVID19 briefing on May 1, Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert…
Five missing from RCAF helicopter crash presumed deceased
EAST HANTS: The search for five missing Cyclone helicopter crew members has transitioned into a search and recovery efforts, the Department of National Defence said in a release on May…
NEW: 12 new cases, one more COVID19-related death in NS
HRM: Today, May 1, Nova Scotia is reporting one additional death related to COVID-19, bringing the total to 29. The death occurred at the Northwood long-term care home in Halifax…
Fall River residents furious at getting anti-China newspaper in mailboxes
FALL RIVER: Some residents that received an unsolicited eight-page flyer full of anti-Chinese sentiments are not one bit impressed at having it in their mailboxes. Among those residents in the…
Crews completing survey work in Beaver Bank, starting May 4
BEAVER BANK: In a release, Halifax Water said that WSP will be completing survey work on Beaver Bank Road beginning Monday, May 4, until Friday, May 15 (weather permitting). This…