From the Cruiser – Aug. 1, 2024
Brought to you by: ENFIELD: Over the past week, officers with East Hants RCMP responded to 110 calls for service. The following is just a couple of the highlighted calls…
Premier asked about pause on immigration nominee program
BEAVER BANK: The temporary hold on applications from workers seeking immigration for working in the food and accommodation sector is impacting several local food industry-related businesses. Premier Tim Houston was…
Sanford wins Canada’s first Olympic boxing medal in almost 30 years
NORTH NOEL ROAD: It might not have been the gold medal he wanted, but Wyatt’s Sanford performance and capturing Canada’s first Olympic boxing medal in 28 years was golden to…
HRM launches anti-black racism grants program
HRM: The Halifax Regional Municipality has established a new Anti-Black Racism (ABR) Grants program to increase the African descent community’s capacity to address anti-Black racism through grassroots projects and initiatives.…
N.S., PEI sending fire crews to assist in Jasper, Alta.
ENFIELD: Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island are sending a joint fire crew to help with out-of-control wildfires in Jasper, Alberta. “Our friends in Alberta are fighting fast-moving, out-of-control wildfires,…
Province issues request for proposals for tourism marketing services
HALIFAX: The province is looking for professional tourism marketing services to support activities promoting Nova Scotia as a vacation destination. A request for proposals for a tourism marketing agency of…
Porter Airlines expands Las Vegas service with new service to Ottawa and Montréal
From a press release: TORONTO, ONT.: Porter Airlines is offering two new winter seasonal routes connecting Eastern Canada to the vibrant city of Las Vegas, catering to increased demand for…
Sanford punches way to guaranteed medal at Paris 2024 Olympics
NORTH NOEL ROAD: The Kennetcook Kid will fight for a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Exactly what colour he will be bringing home is yet to be determined. With…
PHOTOS/VIDEOS: SPCA to benefit from SummerClash250 weekend at Speedworld
BURNSIDE: The doggies and kitties and other animals at the N.S. SPCA in Burnside are going to get some extra help next weekend. The help will come from fans and…
N.S. NDP: Nova Scotians deserve to know where family practice waitlist stands
HALIFAX: The Nova Scotia New Democrats are calling on the provincial government to release the July numbers for the Need a Family Practice Registry. On the last day of July…