Impaired driver arrested after travelling at high speeds
LOWER SACKVILLE: A 25-year-old Lower Sackville man has been charged with impaired driving and travelling at more than 144 km/h along Highway 101 in Upper Sackville, police say. Cpl. Guillaume…
Milford Fire urging residents to ensure smoke alarms working
MILFORD: Check your smoke alarm to ensure they’re working. That’s the message from Milford & District Volunteer Fire Department as Fire Prevention Week nears Oct. 6-12. This year’s theme is…
Finale Friday creates excitement for local racers
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: It was an exciting Finale Friday for many racers on Sept. 20 at Scotia Speedworld, with some finding their groove, others continuing their winning ways, and some points…
Tucker takes Tirecraft 200; Gilby finishes seventh, Lively top 10
SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: On a night that Greg Proude was celebrating start 200 on the East Coast International Maritime Pro Stock Tour, it looked like he would cash in and head…
HRM announces Youth Climate Action Fund program winners
HALIFAX/DARTMOUTH: Earlier this year, the Halifax Regional Municipality was selected as one of 100 cities internationally to participate in the Youth Climate Action Fund program by Bloomberg Philanthropies and United…
Motorcycle rider airlifted to hospital following serious collision
HARDWOOD LANDS: Drugs and alcohol are not suspected in a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred Sept. 13. East Hants RCMP Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer, said police responded…
PHOTOS/VIDEO: “It’s a fantastic sight to see.” Truck Convoy NS brings smiles to many
SHEARWATER: A plethora of large trucks drove through the Shearwater/Dartmouth area all for a good cause on Saturday Sept. 21. The annual Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Nova Scotia took…
Legislative session helped workers, promoted economic growth, province says
From a release HALIFAX: The government passed legislation that will help workers and create an environment for improved economic growth during the latest session of the House of Assembly, which…
N.S. NDP say government fails to address housing crisis during fall sitting
From an NDP release sent to media HALIFAX: The fall sitting of the legislature ended Sept. 20 with little to help everyday Nova Scotians afford their homes. Despite the growing…
N.S. to adopt 2020 National Building Codes
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is preparing to adopt the 2020 National Building Codes starting April 1, 2025. “Adoption of the 2020 national codes marks a new era in building construction that…