N.S. proposes additional support for wine industry
From a release: HALIFAX: The province has proposed new support for Nova Scotia’s wine industry, which will increase funding available to wineries. The new program includes direct funding for farm…
Provincial heating rebate program set to open Oct. 1
HRM: Eligible Nova Scotians can receive a $600 rebate on their home heating bills by applying to the Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP),opening October 1 for the 2024-25 season. “The…
Counterfeit $100 bills make appearance in East Hants, Halifax
ELMSDALE: RCMP have a warning for area residents and businesses. Police say that On Sept. 24, three reports of fake $100 bills being passed were called in to East Hants…
Truro Superstore gives school breakfast programs a big boost
TRURO: School breakfast programs in the Truro area are getting a big boost. At the Truro Atlantic Superstore, thanks to customer support, the store was able to raise almost $13,000…
Cheema athletes have successful Olympic Hopes competition
WAVERLEY: Three Cheema athletes returned home form an impressive Olympic Hopes competition in Hungary. Alec Macaulay; Meg Thompson; and Emerson Eisener returned from Szeged, Hungary after having plenty of success…
PHOTOS: Terry Fox Run held in Enfield
ENFIELD: Excitement abound as close to 20 runners warmed up to take part in the annual Terry Fox Run in Enfield recently. The runners converged on the Enfield Legion, the…
HRM residents to receive municipal election voter info letters
HALIFAX: The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that they will receive their voter information letters in early October. The voter information letter will feature all the necessary information to…
COLUMN: Housing plan shows progress, helps with cost of living
The following is a column from Premier Tim Houston: One way to tackle the cost of living is to make owning a home and renting more affordable. That’s why our…
New ball field, football field gets supportive boost from FRABA
FALL RIVER: A community baseball and football field is getting some extra support from a local group. The new ball fields at Carmel Crescent and High Road, to be used…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Community enjoys Open House at Station 40 Dutch Settlement
DUTCH SETTLEMENT: It was a day to meet and greet the volunteer firefighters that keep their community safe and help them out in time of need. Station 40 Dutch Settlement…