From the Cruiser – Aug. 21
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: East Hants RCMP responded to 145 calls for service last week. The following is information provided by S/Sgt. Michael Balmaceda, with East Hants RCMP. TRAFFIC:…
Police urge motorists to zipper merge in highway construction zones
ENFIELD: Officials with East Hants RCMP are providing traffic advice to the motoring public. S/Sgt. Mike Balmaceda said in information provided as part of the weekly From the Cruiser column…
Darcy Eygun’s 1,000-kilometre run raises thousands for Feed Nova Scotia
LUNENBURG: For 23 days, Darcy Eygun put one foot in front of the other, running approximately 1,000 kilometres across Nova Scotia in an effort to help put food on the…
Public consultation opens on new protected areas
HRM: Part of the Margaree River watershed and old growth forest in Cape Breton, a coastal area along the Eastern Shore, and a mix of forest, coastline and lake shoreline…
Impaired driving offence being investigated after Goffs single-vehicle mvc
GOFFS: RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating an impaired driving offence following a single-vehicle crash in Goffs. On August 20, at approximately 11:25 p.m., RCMP officers, EHS, and fire services…
Premier Houston issues statement on U.S. tariffs
PICTOU COUNTY: The following is a statement from Premier Tim Houston. “Canada’s negotiating team tried to secure a deal for Canadians, which I’ve forcefully and vocally supported. “I continue to…
Dartmouth man, woman charged in crime spree across southwest N.S., HRM including Fall River, Sackville
FALL RIVER/DARTMOUTH: A 24-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man, both from Dartmouth, have been charged with multiple offences following a series of thefts, a robbery, dangerous driving incidents, and the…
Police investigating discovery of body at recycling facility in HRM
HALIFAX: Police in the Halifax Regional Municipality are investigating after the body of a man was located at a recycling facility yesterday. On August 19, at approximately 2:20 p.m., police…
Free concert featuring Jon Cyr & Sons set for Sunday at Acadia Park
LOWER SACKVILLE: Community members are invited to enjoy an evening of live country music this Sunday, August 23, as Jon Cyr & Sons take the stage at Acadia Park from…
Balmaceda, Rafuse shine at Special Olympics Summer Games
ENFIELD: Two athletes with the Sackville-Bedford Bravehearts returned home from the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat, Alta., with an impressive haul of medals, and one of…