Column: Nova Scotia – so many reasons for optimism
The following was submitted to N.S. media by Premier Tim Houston’s office: Even though the world is uncertain, there are so many reasons to be optimistic in Nova Scotia. This…
Funding to help communities prepare for emergencies
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is providing more than $800,000 to regional emergency management organizations to help communities better prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. Funding for 12 organizations across…
Brenda Wickstrom Memorial Scholarship honours three former Fall River Rebels
FALL RIVER: The Brenda Wickstrom Memorial Scholarship was given out to three former players of Fall River Rebels Basketball. Recipients were Sophie Cameron; Izzy Ralph; and Isaiah Page. Each Lockview…
Police lay robbery charges against youth
HALIFAX: On August 15, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a weapons complaint at the Halifax Shopping Centre. Staff of the store Zumiez reported that a youth…
Huskies women’s hockey announce commitment of Lantz’s Ellie Isenor
LANTZ: A women’s hockey player from Lantz has been signed by the Saint Mary’s Huskies women’s hockey team, the squad’s head coach Chris Larade announced. Ellie Isenor, a five-foot-five forward,…
2026 Order of Nova Scotia recipients announced
HALIFAX: Ten Nova Scotians have been appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia, recognizing their significant contributions to the province in a diverse range of fields, including the arts, human…
Rising gas prices show Canadians need permanent gas tax relief: CTF
OTTAWA, ONT.: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to cancel his planned Sept. 8 fuel tax hike after gasoline prices rose 25.7 per cent in…
Local first responders salute participants in Highway of Heroes
WELLINGTON: Local first responders came together Saturday to show their support and pay tribute as the annual Highway of Heroes ride made its way from 12 Wing Shearwater to the…
Mayor Fillmore welcomes stronger accountability following Auditor General audit
HALIFAX: Mayor Andy Fillmore has requested a strengthened approach to the action plan arising from the Auditor General’s June 2026 Office of the Mayor Expenses Audit. At Wednesday’s meeting of…
U15 A Rangers roll to Moncton tournament championship
MONCTON, N.B.: The U15A Tri-County Rangers put together a dominant weekend in Moncton, sweeping their way through the tournament and capturing the championship with a perfect 5-0 record. While the…